THE Philippine Basketball Association has extended the deadline for Fil-foreign players wishing to join 2017 Rookie Draft on Oct. 29.
Rickie Santos, PBA deputy commissioner for basketball operations, announced on Thursday that Fil-foreign aspirants have until Sept. 4 to submit their applications and requirements at the league’s headquarters in Libis, Quezon City.
The PBA Commissioner’s Office has initially set a Sept.1 deadline for Filipino-foreign applicants, but opted for an extension since the date falls on a holiday, Santos said.
Local-born aspirants have until Oct. 12 to apply.
After the preliminary list of Filipino-foreign applicants is released, there will be a month-long period to contest a rookie hopeful’s eligibility.
All applicants are required to take part in the PBA Draft Combine to be held from Oct. 23 to 25. The final list of candidates for the Rookie Draft will be announced on Oct. 27.
The Rookie Draft will take place on Oct. 29 at Robinsons Place Manila in Ermita.