Patrick Fran
Filipino basketball player and coach (born 1973)
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Patrick Roy Fran (born 1973) is a former Filipino basketball player and coach.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 13, 1973 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Aquinas School (San Juan) |
| College | UST |
| PBA draft | 1996: 2nd round, 10th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs |
| Playing career | 1996–2008 |
| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
| Number | 8, 17 |
| Coaching career | 2010–2023 |
| Career history | |
Playing | |
| 1996–2005; 2007–2008 | Talk 'N Text Phone Pals |
| 2005–2007 | Air21 Express |
Coaching | |
| 2010–2023 | Meralco Bolts (assistant) |
| 2016–2017 | UST (assistant) |
| 2021–2024 | Meralco Bolts 3x3 |
| Career highlights | |
As player:
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Career
Playing
A homegrown from Ormoc,[1] Fran played for UST Growling Tigers under Aric del Rosario, and won a championship with the team.[2][3]
In 1996, Fran was drafted by Purefoods TJ Hotdogs, but was left unsigned and signed by Norman Black-coached Mobiline Phone Pals. While in the team, he won awards such as PBA All-Defensive Team in 1998, 2001, and 2003, PBA Most Improved Player Award in 1998, and Samboy Lim PBA Sportsmanship Award in 2003. He also won a championship in 2003, when the team was named Talk 'N Text.[2][4][5][6]
In 2005, he was traded to Air21 Express. He returned to Talk 'N Text in 2007, and reached finals. He retired in 2008.[2][4][7]
Coaching
Fran served as an assistant coach for Meralco Bolts since its inaugural season until 2023.[8][6] He also served as an assistant coach in UST from 2016 until 2017.[3][4]