Freddie Abuda (born October 8, 1969) is a Filipino former basketball player and assistant coach. Abuda gained the moniker The Scavenger as a large proportion of his points were the result of his scoring on a follow-up after rebounding a teammate's missed shot while playing in the Philippine Basketball Associations (PBA).[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 8, 1969 Lawaan, Eastern Samar, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | University of Cebu |
| PBA draft | 1993: 2nd round, 14th overall pick |
| Selected by the Coney Island Ice Cream Stars | |
| Playing career | 1993–2004 |
| Position | Power forward / center |
| Coaching career | 2006–2023 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1993–1994 | Coney Island/Purefoods |
| 1994–2001 | San Miguel Beermen |
| 2002–2004 | Coca-Cola Tigers |
| As coach: | |
| 2006–2014 | San Beda (assistant) |
| 2008–2011 | San Miguel/Petron (assistant) |
| 2011–2023 | Barangay Ginebra (assistant) |
| 2014–2016 | De La Salle (assistant) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As player
As assistant coach | |
Career edit
Playing edit
He began his career as a reserve player for Purefoods and was later traded to San Miguel Beer where he developed into an important role player. His tough defensive and solid rebounding skills contributed to San Miguel Beer gaining multiple championships.[1]
Coaching edit
He served as an assistant coach to the San Beda Red Lions of the NCAA,[2] De La Salle Green Archers,[3][4] and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel of the PBA.[1] Abuda retired in Ginebra coaching staff in 2023 to move overseas.[5][6]
Personal life edit
His son, Franz, was drafted 45th overall by the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel during the PBA Season 48 draft.[3][6]
References edit
- ^ a b c Badua, Snow (January 7, 2015). "Ginebra retains Olsen Racela as assistant coach, but Cariaso destination still unclear". Spin.ph. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
- ^ Henson, Joaquin M. "Abuda now teaching the game". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ a b "Franz Abuda stays on at San Beda despite dad Freddie's move to UAAP side La Salle". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ "Defensive specialist Freddie Abuda joins La Salle coaching staff". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ "Tim Cone says 'good guy' Freddie Abuda will be missed at Ginebra". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
- ^ a b "Freddie Abuda retires after 12 years as Ginebra deputy to do this". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
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