Benedict Fernandez
Benedict Tisbe Fernandez III (born December 13, 1984), is a Filipino professional basketball player who last played for San Miguel Beermen in the ASEAN Basketball League.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 13, 1984 Baguio, Philippines |
| Nationality | Philippines |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 183 lb (83 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Saint Louis University - Laboratory High School |
| College | Far Eastern University |
| PBA draft | 2009 Round: 2 / Pick: 11th overall |
| Selected by the Barako Bull Energy Boosters | |
| Playing career | 2009–2012 |
| Position | Point guard |
| Number | 7 |
| Career history | |
| ? | Harbour Centre Batang Pier |
| 2009–2010 | Barako Bull Energy Boosters |
| 2010 | Philippine Patriots |
| 2011 | Cebuana Lhuillier Gems |
| 2012 | San Miguel Beermen (ABL) |
Draft
Fernandez was drafted by Barako Bull Energy Boosters in 2009, 12th overall.
Professional career
Fernandez played 9 games for the Barako Bull during the 2009-10 PBA Philippine Cup and averaged 3.78 points, 0.67 rebounds and 1 assist.
Fernandez then played for the Cebuana Lhuillier Gems in the PBA D-League, leading the team to a runner-up finish, losing to the NLEX Road Warriors in the finals.[1] He then played for the Philippine Patriots in the ASEAN Basketball League, where he led the team to a team-high scoring effort in the title-clinching loss against the Chang Thailand Slammers in the 2011 ABL finals.[2] Fernandez then suited up for the San Miguel Beermen in the 2012 ABL season.[3]