Jercules "Jojo" Tangkay (born November 26, 1976) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. He was drafted 16th overall by the Sta. Lucia Realtors in the 2001 PBA draft.

Jojo Tangkay
Personal information
Born (1976-11-26) November 26, 1976 (age 47)
Aloguinsan, Cebu, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
CollegeSouthwestern University
PBA draft2001: 1st round, 16th overall pick
Selected by the Sta. Lucia Realtors
Playing career2001–2008, 2018–2021
PositionShooting guard
Career history
2001Sta. Lucia Realtors
2002Talk N' Text Phone Pals
2006–2008Welcoat Dragons
2018–2019Basilan Steel
2021ARQ Builders–Lapu-Lapu City Heroes
Career highlights and awards

Career

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Tangkay made the roster of Southwestern University Cobras on his freshman year after he offered to try out with them. He became the Cebu Amateurs Athletic Association's MVP in 2000. He was drafted 16th overall by Sta. Lucia Realtors in 2001. However, his height hindered his development and affected his playing time with the team. In 2002, he was signed by the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals, but only played 14 games before he was released.

Disappointed by his failure to make a breakthrough in the PBA, Tangkay signed a contract with Welcoat Paint Masters in the Philippine Basketball League to resurrect his career. He became one of the league's superstars and earned two MVP awards.[citation needed]

When Welcoat acquired the PBA's Shell franchise in 2006, he was re-signed for a new contract to play in the PBA after a great season with them in the semi-professional league. In 2008, he was waived by the team.

He played with M. Lhuillier Cebu Ninos of Liga Pilipinas.

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