Samboy de Leon
Rodel N. de Leon (born March 9, 1992) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the TNT KaTropa of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
| No. 9 – TNT KaTropa | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | PBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | March 9, 1992 Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Centro Escolar University |
| PBA draft | 2015 Round: 4 / Pick: 39th overall |
| Selected by the Star Hotshots | |
| Playing career | 2016–present |
| Career history | |
| 2016–2017 | Star Hotshots |
| 2018 | San Juan Knights |
| 2018 | Bacoor Strikers |
| 2018–2019 | Navotas Clutch |
| 2019 | Iloilo United Royals |
| 2019–present | TNT KaTropa |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Prior to turning professional, he played for the Cafe France-CEU Bakers of the PBA Developmental League (PBA D-League).[1] He was drafted with the 39th overall pick in the 2015 PBA draft by the Star Hotshots.[2]
De Leon was part of the varsity teams of Far Eastern University from 2010 to 2012, but was relegated to Team B. He never got the chance to play in major collegiate tournaments, until he transferred to Centro Escolar University (CEU) in 2012.[1]
He became one of the main men for the CEU Scorpions of the National Athletic Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (NAASCU), where he was awarded the league MVP in 2014.[3]
References
- Terrado, Reuben. "Perseverance paying off as Star draftee Samboy De Leon finally attracts attention". Spin.ph. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- "Full Results: 2015 PBA Rookie Draft". GMA News Online. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
- Servinio, Anthony. "NAASCU To Surprise In 2015 PBA Draft". Servinio's Sports Etc. Retrieved 20 August 2015.