Rudy Hatfield

Rudolph Conse "Rudy" Hatfield II (born September 13, 1977) is an American-Filipino retired professional basketball player who played for Laguna Lakers in the Metropolitan Basketball Association and for Tanduay Rhum Masters, Pop Cola Panthers, Coca-Cola Tigers and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel in the Philippine Basketball Association.[1]

Rudy Hatfield
Personal information
Born (1977-09-13) September 13, 1977
Detroit, Michigan
NationalityAmerican / Filipino
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High schoolLivonia, Churchill
CollegeMichigan–Dearborn (1996–1998)
PBA draft2000 / Direct Hire
Selected by the Tanduay Rhum Masters
Playing career1999–2013
PositionPower forward
Number99
Career history
1999Laguna Lakers
2000Tanduay Rhum Masters
2001Pop Cola Panthers
2002–2005Coca-Cola Tigers
2006–2007,
2010–2011,
2012–2013		Barangay Ginebra Kings / Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
Career highlights and awards

Pro career

After his stint with Laguna Lakers in the Metropolitan Basketball Association, he was one of the two former MBA players signed by the Tanduay Rhum Masters beginning the 2000 PBA season. Hatfield played secondary role to Eric Menk and Sonny Alvarado. He was obtained by Pop Cola the following season in a trade with Noli Locsin which involves two other players.

Hatfield's first season with Pop Cola validated him as one of the best Fil-Ams. He turned into Pop Cola's most reliable frontline player as he made it to the Mythical Second Team for the second straight year. Hatfield finish 14th in scoring with 13 points per game average.

In 2002-2005 he was in a much publicized relationship with Philippine Movie and TV Actress Rufa Mae Quinto

Success with Coca-Cola

After playing for the Pop Cola Panthers, he was acquired by the Coca-Cola Tigers in 2002 and played with all-stars Jeffrey Cariaso and Johnny Abarrientos. He became a power player here and helped the team win the 2002 All-Filipino Cup and the 2003 Reinforced Conference. He had a number of awards that include the Mythical and All-Defensive teams. He was also an all-star in 2003.

Present life

Rudy is living in Detroit, Michigan with his wife and four kids.

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References
  1. Galvez, Waylon (7 April 2010). "Hatfield brings new energy to Ginebra Kings". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved 31 December 2010.
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