The 19-year-old formalized his decision over the weekend. He played basketball for Ateneo High School and spent one year there before moving on to National University with his father. His favourite singer is San Miguel forward Arwind Santos. He is a player who can consistently deliver for his team. Bothered by injuries, Ildefonso missed much of the 2008–09 season. For Dave and Shaun Ildefonso, it felt natural to take up basketball just like their father, former PBA MVP Danny Ildefonso.—Sports U, Channel 2, June 14, 2018 . He is currently an assistant coach for the Alaska Aces of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Danny is well-known among Filipino basketball fans. Shaun, is the elder brother of, Sean Dave Ildefonso. 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Danilo Ildefonso (born December 9, 1976 in Urdaneta, Pangasinan) is a retired Filipino professional basketball player. Team: SMDC-NU. He has been aching for teams to give him a venue to display what he has and we are more than willing to provide him with the opportunity. The tremendous potential seen in his combination of youth, footwork, leaping ability and work ethic as shown by him bulking up after only two seasons in the PBA were enough to convince San MIguel to trade their number two pick, Noy Castillo, and cash for the first overall pick Ildefonso. He is currently playing for Ateneo High School Basketball team. Clinging to a 57-56 lead with under five minutes left, NU rookie Dave Ildefonso wound up sparking an 8-2 run that gave the Bulldogs a more comfortable 65-58 […] 1 draft pick and the youngest player ever drafted in the PBA was shown on Maalaala Mo Kaya on ABS-CBN in 2004. Age: 18. January 15, 2020. In 2001, San Miguel defeated sister team Barangay Ginebra Kings, 4-2 to win the All-Filipino Cup. However, the former two-time MVP did not play in the All Star Game, as PBA commissioner Sonny Barrios accepted his request to be with his six-year-old daughter who was scheduled for chemotherapy treatment on the same day.[2]. By now, it has become “old news” that Dave Ildefonso has decided to return to Ateneo de Manila University after spending two years with National University (NU). [5] When asked upon the two-time MVP's arrival, head coach Ryan Gregorio said: “I honestly believe that DI still has what it takes to compete at a high level in the PBA. MANILA — Spitfire combo guard Dave Ildefonso confirmed on Monday night that he will move out of National University to Ateneo.. Ildefonso, the son of Philippine Basketball Association legend Danny, took to social media his transfer decision. In the final match against NU, Dave Ildefonso was a key contributor, along with SJ Belangel and Kai Sotto who was declared as the most valuable player of the game. He was a member of the Ateneo High School Basketball team and helped his team to win the UAAP Juniors Division Championship UAAP Season 80 (2017-2018). Even as Ildefonso entered the draft, he also signed a contract to play for the Pangasinan Presidents of the newly formed Metropolitan Basketball Association. Dave always wanted to help filipino basketball community by sharing his sport experience. Ildefonso led the Philippines to a gold-medal in 1997 Southeast Asian Games alongside Rommel Adducul and Ralph Rivera. Height: 6'0" Position: G. At 18, Dave Ildefonso is one of the youngest participants in the 2019 PBA D-League season. When Dave Ildefonso faced off against Ateneo back in September 22, 2018, Blue Eagles head coach Tab Baldwin wanted him to rethink his decision to go to National University. He has been seen on Instagram working out with his girlfriend, Mika Watanabe. Dave Ildefonso has left National University to return to his home in Katipunan — Ateneo. He also one of the few PBA players to have won all three major MVP awards in the league: regular season, finals, and all-star game MVP. Apart from basketball Shaun also plays American football, but declares that he would have been a dancer if he wasn’t playing basketball. When the 38th season ended, for the first time since he was acquired by San Miguel Corp.'s flagship franchise from Shell in a draft-day trade in 1998, Danny Ildefonso's name was conspicuously missing from the team's official roster. Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Former National University superstar Dave Ildefonso is heading back to where his basketball career started, with the Ateneo Blue Eagles. If you notice, the Blue Eagles haven't recruited anybody from this batch. Danny Ildefonso is one of the Richest Celebrity who was born in Filipino. During the series, Ildefonso made a game-winning layup in game 2 against Asi Taulava and in Game 5, a running jumper that put San Miguel in the lead for good to clinch the series. Published. The son of PBA legend Danny Ildefonso, Dave took the UAAP by storm with a dominant rookie season, averaging 14 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 3 assists per game. San Miguel Beermen/Petron Blaze Boosters (1998–2013), Blackwater Elite and return to Meralco Bolts (2014–2015), San Miguel Beermen / Petron Blaze Boosters, "Two-time MVPs Willie Miller, Danny Ildefonso still left unsigned for upcoming PBA season", "Petron grabs 3-1 cushion; Ildefonso shines for Boosters", "Where is Danny I? He joined the Meralco Bolts after he was waived by San Miguel Beermen. Sean Dave ILDEFONSO (PHI)'s profile - FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2019 - FIBA.basketball. [3] Petron ultimately defeated Talk N' Text 85-82, to take a 3-1 lead in the semifinals of the Philippine Cup. At the start of the 2014–15 season, however, Blackwater did not sign him because of contract problems, stating that Ildefonso was expecting too much salary on the team. Dave Ildefonso is a Pinoy basketball player. Dave and Shaun Ildefonso share their current adversities in the UAAP. Ildefonso went on to join the team for the event but struggled throughout the Asiad, mainly due to his role of playing small forward, instead of his natural position of power forward. "I have made the decision to return to Ateneo to continue my basketball journey," said Ildefonso, who played for the Blue Eaglets in high school play. He is a household name that resonates well with PBA diehards most notably to the fans of the clubs he played for where he built his legacy. After a successful amateur career, Danny Ildefonso applied for the PBA draft despite being underage. In a game against Soaring Falcons for which the winner was decided in the last seconds, he played brilliantly for NU. Jun 13, 2019. His father was nicknamed Danny and was also called The Demolition Man sometimes. His older brother Shaun also plays for Ateneo High School Basketball team. Ildefonso's early struggles with poverty during his younger years while living on a farm with his parents and his rise from being a mediocre college player to becoming a college and amateur league superstar and eventually becoming the No. Ildefonso was discovered after suiting up for his native Pangasinan in the Palarong Pambansa. Ildefonso won the two of the five straight Best Player of the Conference honors and defeated Seigle to win the Most Valuable Player Awards. The son of PBA legend Danny Ildefonso had a rookie season to remember for the NU Bulldogs. Even as Ildefonso entered the draft, he also signed a contract to play for the Pangasinan Presidents of the newly formed Metropolitan Basketball Association. Despite two losses to Red Bull and Sta. After his career with Ateneo, he joined National University (NU) in March 9 2018 for which he scored many deciding points. He led the Blue Eaglets in Season 78 with an average of 44.3% shooting down from the earth. Ildefonso, of course, returns to his old stomping grounds, so to speak. He also planned to play for the Pangasinan Presidents of the newly formed Metropolitan Basketball Association. Dave Ildefonso is the newest Blue Eagle (Sherwin Vardeleon/Sports.Inquirer.net) By Leobert Julian A. de la Peña. Ildefonso was eventually drafted by debuting expansion team Blackwater Elite as first pick overall, making him the only player in the PBA to be drafted first-overall two times and being drafted first-overall in the draft and the expansion draft. Ildefonso was a focal point of NU's offense as he averaged 17.1 points and 5.9 rebounds in Season 82. He later played for AGFA in the Philippine Basketball League but had a difficult time leading the Photokina franchise to the title, losing to Tanduay in championship matches. He also won the All-Star Game MVP honors for the victorious Veterans team. In his rookie season, Ildefonso became one of the key players for the Beermen alongside Nelson Asaytono, leading the Beermen to two runner-up finish in the All-Filipino and Commissioner's Cup, losing to Alaska on both occasions. He led the Philippines national team to win a gold medal in the 1997 Southeast Asian Games. In 2000, Ildefonso and Seigle would again lead San Miguel to two titles, retaining the Commissioner's and Governor's Cup championships. The 19-year-old Ildefonso has represented the Philippines in several youth tournaments, including the 2019 FIBA U-19 Basketball World Cup wherein he averaged 16.6 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game for Batang Gilas. He was picked 1st overall in the 1998 PBA draft and the 2014 PBA Expansion Draft, becoming the only player in the PBA to be drafted first-overall two times and being drafted first-overall in the draft and the expansion draft. He was also affectionately called 'Lakay.' Sean Dave Ildefonso is currently a member of the Philippines Men's National Under-19 basketball team. He stands at 6’2” tall, which helps him to play his favorite sport Basketball. Ildefonso would play inconsistent games as well as missing several games due to injuries in the 2003 season and the early parts of the 2004–05 season. Basketball titlists, Dave Ildefonso has already made ripples in the collegiate basketball world well before he even stepped foot on the court. With this, the courtship between him and Blue Eagles head coach Tab Baldwin has been successful. However, his hardcourt brilliance was not enough to carry the Bulldogs to the Final Four. PHOTO: Jerome Ascano. In his 18-year PBA career, he made eight PBA All-star appearances, was selected many times as the Most Valuable Player, and has emerged as the champion eight times. On January 11, 2012, in a game against the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters, Ildefonso scored a season high 22 points after going 11 of 14 from the field, including a baseline spinner that gave them an 81-80 lead entering the final two minutes. Shaun, is the elder brother of, Sean Dave Ildefonso. Versatile actor Victor Neri portrayed him. In his final season, he played an important role by mentoring Petron's 2012 top draft pick June Mar Fajardo, to improve the latter's performances and rebounding. The Petron Blaze Boosters reached the PBA finals this conference after a bad record last conference. For more sports coverage, visit the ABS-CBN Sports website. The men's national under-17 basketball team of the Philippines represents the country in junior men's under-16 and under-17 FIBA tournaments and is governed by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas.The team is currently being handled by Michael Oliver. Danny Ildefonso also has a position among the list of Most popular Celebrity. On August 23, 2015, he formally announced his retirement to give way for the last team he played, the Meralco Bolts, to rebuild their frontline.[7]. Being born on September 20, 1997, he is currently 22 years old. When Ildefonso graduated from Ateneo High, the 6-foot-1 guard was one of the top priorities of Ateneo. In 2002, Ildefonso temporary left San Miguel to join the Philippine National Training Pool in the preparation for the 2002 Asian Games in Busan. 88.2k followers. ildavefonso. During the 2005 Fiesta Conference, the Beermen made it to the semifinals against Red Bull. Despite having injuries to four key players, Petron Blaze Boosters defeated the heavily favored Talk and Text for the Governor's Cup Championship, slamming the Texter's bid for a grandslam. Is there a collegiate player whose game you try to emulate, or has a playing style close to yours? DUBAI - Dave Ildefonso had five points against Al-Ittihad. DAVE Ildefonso knows that at age 19, he's undoubtedly the kuya for the Gilas Pilipinas Youth squad which … DAVE ILDEFONSO. He was a key cog for the Blue Eaglets when they won the University Athletic Association […] He played for the NU Bulldogs in the UAAP, teaming up with fellow Pangasinense and later-AGFA and San Miguel teammate Lordy Tugade, leading the Bulldogs to respectable finishes in the UAAP. [5], Ildefonso made his debut for Meralco on January 4, 2014, playing 29 minutes and scoring 14 points to help his team win 92-88 in overtime and stopping a 4-game losing streak.[6]. The two time MVP averaged 1.29 points, 6.93 minutes and 1.57 rebounds in only 14 games, the worst season in his 15 years in the PBA. This prompted the PBA to change their age limit rules, enraging the PBL. Find your friends on Facebook. All three of them scored double-figures in the deciding third game of the match against NU to win the title for Ateneo. A big reason for that is because of the Blue Eaglets' Fab Four that's set to graduate next season. Sources also said the many-time All-Star has no plan to move to another team and the only thing he wants at this time is to mend his relationship with his longtime team. Already a proven product in the HS ranks brought about by being named to the UAAP Juniors Mythical Team twice as well as being part of this season’s UAAP Jrs. Unknown to Ildefonso, El Khatib played against his father a couple of decades back (as first reported by Rappler) "I didn't know he played against my dad before but I've watched him play against our national team. [4], After being a free agent for the first time in his career and missing the early games of the 2013-2014 season, Ildefonso was signed by the Meralco Bolts to a one-conference contract. Dave started his career as a Filipino High School basketball player. Ildefonso played one of his best games of the tournament, and hit numerous clutch shots in the tournament, including a series-clinching game-winning fade away over the outstretched arms of Red Bull import Earl Barron to lead San Miguel to the finals against the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals. The next season, with the departure of Asaytono and the arrival of Filipino-American rookie Danny Seigle and the performances of imports Terquin Mott and Lamont Strothers, San Miguel won two titles in the 1999 Commissioner's Cup and Governor's Cup, ending a five-year title drought. Lucia in the Commissioner's Cup and Governor's Cup finals series, Ildefonso went on to sweep the Best Player of the Conference honors and won his second Most Valuable Player Award, joining Bogs Adornado and Alvin Patrimonio as the only players to win the said award on back-to-back seasons. With Danny Ildefonso no longer with National University (NU), it won’t be a surprise if his sons follow suit. In late 2014, Ildefonso re–signed with the Meralco Bolts. DUBAI - Dave Ildefonso will be sitting out a year of basketball in college as he's all set to transfer to the Ateneo Blue Eagles from the National University Bulldogs. Ildefonso was also involved in some controversy after signing with the now-defunct Pangasinan Presidents of the MBA, having a live contract with AGFA and at the same time being selected in the draft. Sean Dave Ildefonso was born to parents Danilo Ildefonso and Sabrina Ildefonso. A Mythical Five member this season, Dave showed that he was just as good as any other high school player in the country. Team sources revealed Ildefonso has indeed been released by Petron after 15 years of playing in his mother team. Ildefonso was eventually drafted first-pick overall by Formula Shell in the 1998 PBA draft, but was traded to San Miguel for the Beermen's second overall pick, Noy Castillo, and cash. Being born on September 20, 1997, he is currently 22 years old. Sean Dave ILDEFONSO (PHI)'s profile - FIBA U18 Asian Championship 2018 - FIBA.basketball. After a first technical foul after a verbal exchange with Mick Pennisi, he was ejected in the fourth quarter during a face-to-face verbal exchange with Enrico Villanueva. With his passion and dedication towards basketball, he is proving himself to be the best among the basketball players in the country. MANILA, Philippines — Dave Ildefonso, one of the finest young talents in Philippine basketball, is set for a homecoming at Ateneo de Manila University, following two … San Miguel had to buy out all his contractual obligations for him to suit up with the Beermen. 987 following. At season's end, he won the Rookie of the Year honors while averaging 11.6 PPG in 74 Games which led all Rookies in 1998. Dave Ildefonso, son of legendary PBA star Danny Ildefonso, also deserves credit for his consistent play. Despite figuring in a 46-72 beatdown during that game, the then-18 year old said that he had no regrets. COMING from a big and intact family, Ildefonso siblings Shaun, Dave, and Pia have a lot of stories to tell. After a successful amateur career, Danny Ildefonso applied for the PBA draft despite being underage. The Nationals ended up in fourth place after losing a heartbreaking semis matchup against South Korea. With this feature, Danny Ildefonso became one of the rare players to have won all three major MVP awards in the league: regular season, all-star game, and finals MVP. Carlo Pamintuan. Photos by Josh Albelda . It’s official. He was regarded as the second-best big man of his class behind Rommel Adducul, and was highly sought after by then-SMB coach Ron Jacobs after seeing the potential in his rail-thin frame. Ildefonso defended himself stating that his wage with the team is very low. This prompted the PBA to change their age limit rules, enraging the PBL. He hit a game winning shot in Game 1 against Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters in a come from behind winning score of 89-88. He has championship experience and high basketball intelligence; things that you cannot teach as a basketball coach, but, you learn through time as a basketball player". High School team: Ateneo HS Blue Eaglets (graduating) Height: 6’2” Position: Forward Age: 17 years old Year Level: Senior. MANILA – With National University badly needing a basket against University of Santo Tomas on Sunday, they turned to one of the youngest members of their team. Although Petron lost the series 4-3, the former two time MVP still played an important role for his team. Ildefonso returned to the Beermen in the All-Filipino Cup but the Beermen placed only third in the said tournament. Danny is a retired Filipino professional basketball player and currently serving as an assistant coach for the Alaska Aces of the PBA (Philippine Basketball Association) as well as the National University Bulldogs. The logic was simple. 146 posts. MANILA, Philippines – Talent really runs in the family. Dave is a versatile swingman standing 6-foot-3 who can easily find open teammates or create his shot. 2018 - FIBA.basketball with his father Danny and was also called the Man. Basketball Association ( dave ildefonso age ) 19-year-old son remains a student at NU on to University. 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