Adriano "Dong" Polistico (April 8, 1967 – August 10, 2022) was a Filipino basketball player. While playing professionally, he was known for being an enforcer in defense.[1][2]

Dong Polistico
Personal information
Born (1967-04-08) April 8, 1967 (age 57)
DiedAugust 10, 2022(2022-08-10) (aged 55)
Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
CollegeLetran
PBA draft1989: 1st round, 4th overall pick
Selected by the Alaska Air Force
Playing career1989–1997
PositionCenter
Number10, 20
Career history
1989–1992Alaska Milkmen
1993–1997San Miguel Beermen
Career highlights and awards

Playing career

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A Letran Knight and an NCAA champion in 1984, Polistico was drafted by Alaska Air Force in the 1989, and played for the team until 1992.[1][2]

In 1993, he started played for San Miguel Beermen under Norman Black. In 1994, when they won the All-Filipino title, the Beermen was tasked to represent the Philippines at 1994 Asian Games basketball, but lost to host Japan on bronze medal game.[3][4] He played for Beermen until 1997.[1][2]

Personal life

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Polistico died on August 10, 2022, due to heart attack at Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Payo, Jasmine (August 10, 2022). "Former champion PBA player Dong Polistico dies". RAPPLER. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c d "Saldana, Boybits, Bolado, other PBA players who had 'gone too soon'". Spin.ph. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  3. ^ Cordero, Abac. "Black backs PBA move on Asiad". Philstar.com. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
  4. ^ "This Day in PBA History: San Miguel wins All-Filipino title, books Asian Games berth". ABS-CBN News.