Rodney Brondial
John Rodney Sanao Brondial (born November 20, 1990) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Alaska Aces of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He played college basketball for Adamson University in the UAAP. He was drafted 6th overall by Barangay Ginebra in the 2014 PBA draft.
.jpg) Brondial with Barako in 2015 | |
| No. 91 – Alaska Aces | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward / Center |
| League | PBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 20, 1990 Quezon City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Listed weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Adamson University |
| PBA draft | 2014 Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall |
| Selected by the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel | |
| Playing career | 2014–present |
| Career history | |
| 2014–2015 | Barangay Ginebra San Miguel |
| 2015–2016 | Barako Bull Energy / Phoenix Fuel Masters |
| 2016–2019 | Star/Magnolia Hotshots |
| 2019–present | Alaska Aces |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Amateur career
Brondial was discovered by then Adamson coach Leo Austria while playing in an inter-barangay league at Philam Homes in West Avenue, Quezon City where Austria, who happened to be in the neighborhood visiting a relative, spotted him playing in a championship game.[1]
Professional career
After finishing his studies at Adamson, Brondial applied for the 2014 PBA draft. He was picked by Ginebra with their 6th overall pick.[2]
On November 16, 2015 Brondial and a 2018 second round pick were traded to Barako Bull in exchange for Jervy Cruz.[3]
On May 11, 2016 Rodney Brondial was traded to the Star Hotshots along with RR Garcia for two rookies Mark Cruz along with Norbert Torres and veteran guard Jonathan Uyloan.
Personal life
Brondial was born to Anselmo and Florinda Brondial and is the eldest child. He has two brothers, namely Raymond and Oliver Allan, and three sisters, namely Agatha, Alexis Chryselle and Cristine Jane.[4]
References
- Terrado, Reuben (August 14, 2014). "Inter-barangay discovery Rodney Brondial keen to follow in idol Marc Pingris' footsteps". Spin.ph. Manila. Retrieved August 26, 2014.
- Badua, Snow (August 25, 2014). "Pretty boy Rodney Brondial vows to Ginebra fans: 'Hindi ako papogi, handa akong makipagpalitan ng mukha'". Spin.ph. Manila. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- Giongco, Mark (November 16, 2015). "Ginebra sends Brondial, 2nd round pick to Barako for Cruz". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Manila. Retrieved November 16, 2015.
- Terrado, Reuben (August 14, 2014). "Inter-barangay discovery Rodney Brondial keen to follow in idol Marc Pingris' footsteps". Spin.ph. Manila. Retrieved August 26, 2014.