Richard del Rosario
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| Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Title | Assistant coach | ||||||||||||||||||||
| League | PBA | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | August 25, 1970 Philippines | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Filipino | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 215 lb (98 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| College | De La Salle | ||||||||||||||||||||
| PBA draft | 1996: 2nd round, 9th overall pick | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Drafted by | Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing career | 1996–2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Position | Power forward / center | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Coaching career | 2005–present | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||||||||||||
Playing | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 1996–1997 | Mobiline Phone Pals | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1998–2002 | Sta. Lucia Realtors | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003 | Alaska Aces | ||||||||||||||||||||
Coaching | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2008 | Benilde (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2010 | Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2013 | Benilde | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2015 | B-Meg Derby Ace Llamados/B-Meg Llamados/San Mig Coffee Mixers/San Mig Super Coffee Mixers/Star Hotshots (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2015–present | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 2024–present | Perpetual (assistant) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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As player
As assistant coach | |||||||||||||||||||||
Medals
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Richard del Rosario (born August 25, 1970) is a Filipino former basketball player who is currently serving as an assistant coach for both the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and the Perpetual Altas in the NCAA. [1] He was drafted in 2nd round by Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs, traded to Mobiline Phone Pals, and played also for Sta. Lucia Realtors and Alaska Aces.
Early career
Del Rosario played for De La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP. His notable teammates were PBA future stars Jun Limpot, Dindo Pumaren, future Benilde coach Dong Vergeire, Joey Santamaria, Terrafirma Dyip coach Johnedel Cardel, Tim Cone's brother-in-law Eddie Viaplana and future PBA Coach of the Year Perry Ronquillo.[2]
Professional career
He was selected by Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs then-coached by Chot Reyes, but was traded to the Mobiline Phone Pals. He was a part of 2001 Sta. Lucia team that defeated San Miguel Beermen in the Finals.[3] He also played for Alaska Aces when he was traded in 2003, but only for four games.
In 2003, his career was ended by a car accident.[4]
Coaching career
Del Rosario served as an assistant coach for Caloy Garcia and Gee Abanilla for Benilde Blazers, and later served as the team's coach. He also served as an assistant coach for Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, and Star Hotshots, and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel.[4] In 2024, at the appointment of his Ginebra coaching staff colleague Olsen Racela as Perpetual head coach, he was chosen with Scottie Thompson to be an assistant coach of the team.[5]
Managerial career
After the appointment of Tim Cone as head coach of Philippine basketball team, Del Rosario was appointed as its new manager.[6][7]
