Al Vergara

Al Vergara (born December 20, 1979) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. He last played for the Muntinlupa Cagers of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).

Al Vergara
Rizal Golden Coolers
PositionAssistant coach
LeagueMPBL
Personal information
Born (1979-12-20) December 20, 1979
Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Listed weight165 lb (75 kg)
Career information
CollegeSt. Francis of Assisi
PBA draft2006: Undrafted
Selected by the Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants
Playing career2008–2018
PositionPoint guard
Coaching career2019–present
Career history
As player:
2008–2010Singapore Slingers
2009Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants
2010Barako Energy Coffee Masters
2010–2011Singapore Slingers
2011–2012Philippine Patriots
2012Barako Bull Energy
2013Saigon Heat
2013–2014GlobalPort Batang Pier
2014Singapore Slingers
2018Muntinlupa Cagers
As coach:
2019–presentRizal Golden Coolers (assistant)

Vergara started off his professional career with the Singapore Slingers in the inaugural Asean Basketball League and played there for two seasons before joining Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants in the Philippine Basketball Association on loan from the Slingers, for the 2009 PBA Fiesta Conference.[1]

An undrafted player in the 2006 PBA Draft, he played collegiately for the St. Francis of Assisi College Golden Doves, with PBA players Yancy and Ranidel de Ocampo, Ervin Sotto, and Erick Canlas.

Known for his athleticism, efficiency, and excellent plays, Vergara is best remembered for his role in the so-called Harbour Centre dynasty in the amateur Philippine Basketball League from 2006 to date. That feat led to him being signed by the Singapore Slingers in 2008 and becoming its starting point guard to replace Jayson Castro.[2]

References
  1. Purefoods signs Al Vergara
  2. "SLINGERS WELCOME NEW FILIPINO SIGNING AL VERGARA". Archived from the original on September 25, 2009. Retrieved October 19, 2009.


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