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1997 San Miguel Beermen season
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| PBAyear | 1997 |
| team | San Miguel Beermen |
| coach | Ron Jacobs |
| 1c-name | All-Filipino Cup |
| 1c-wins | 11 |
| 1c-losses | 12 |
| 1c-place | 4th |
| 1c-playoffs | Semifinals |
| 2c-name | Commissioner's Cup |
| 2c-wins | 12 |
| 2c-losses | 8 |
| 2c-place | 3rd |
| 2c-playoffs | Semifinals |
| 3c-name | Governors Cup |
| 3c-wins | 12 |
| 3c-losses | 8 |
| 3c-place | 3rd |
| 3c-playoffs | Semifinals |
| owners | San Miguel Corporation |
| prevseason | 1996 |
| nextseason | 1998 |
| 1c-name = All-Filipino Cup | 1c-wins = 11 | 1c-losses = 12 | 1c-place = 4th | 1c-playoffs = Semifinals | 2c-name = Commissioner's Cup | 2c-wins = 12 | 2c-losses = 8 | 2c-place = 3rd | 2c-playoffs = Semifinals | 3c-name = Governors Cup | 3c-wins = 12 | 3c-losses = 8 | 3c-place = 3rd | 3c-playoffs = Semifinals The 1997 San Miguel Beermen season was the 23rd season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
Draft pick
| a | #FCC200 | 2px}}" | Round | a | #FCC200 | 2px}}" | Pick | a | #FCC200 | 2px}}" | Player | a | #FCC200 | 2px}}" | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 11 | Ronilo Padilla | University of Cebu |
Notable dates
February 21: Former national team coach Ron Jacobs ushered his comeback in local basketball in the Beermen's 70-66 victory over Purefoods Corned Beef Cowboys, which also had a new head coach Eric Altamirano in both teams' first game of the season.
July 22: San Miguel completed the semifinal cast in the Commissioner's Cup with an 87-79 win over Mobiline Cellulars, who were hoping to gain a tie and a playoff.
September 21: Former Houston Rocket Larry Robinson debut with 33 points in San Miguel's 76-68 win over defending champion Alaska Milkmen.
Awards
- Jeff Ward was voted the Commissioner's Cup Best Import.
- Larry Robinson was voted the Governor's Cup Best Import.
Roster
Team Manager: Nazario Avendaño
Transactions
Additions
| Siot Tanquingcen | Off-season | Sunkist |
|---|
Recruited imports
| Tournament | Name | Number | Position | University/College | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commissioner's Cup | Jeff Ward | 21 | Forward | Tiffin University | June 14 to August 26 | |
| Governors' Cup | Larry Robinson | 20 | Guard | Centenary College | September 21 to December 5 |
References
References
- "Jacobs steer San Miguel to a big victory". Manila Bulletin Online.
- "SMB trips Mobiline, completes semis cast". Manila Standard.
- "Robinson too much for Alaska five as San Miguel wins". Manila Standard.
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