Freddie Abuda

Freddie Abuda
Personal information
Born (1969-10-08) October 8, 1969 (age 55)
Lawaan, Eastern Samar, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Listed weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
CollegeUC
PBA draft1993: 2nd round, 14th overall pick
Selected by the Coney Island Ice Cream Stars
Playing career1993–2004
PositionPower forward / center
Coaching career2006–2023
Career history
As player:
1993–1994Coney Island/Purefoods
1994–2001San Miguel Beermen
2002–2004Coca-Cola Tigers
As coach:
2006–2014San Beda (assistant)
2008–2011San Miguel/Petron (assistant)
2011–2023Barangay Ginebra (assistant)
2014–2016De La Salle (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As player

As assistant coach

Freddie Abuda (born October 8, 1969) is a Filipino former basketball player and assistant coach. Abuda gained the moniker The Scavenger as a large proportion of his points were the result of his scoring on a follow-up after rebounding a teammate's missed shot while playing in the Philippine Basketball Associations (PBA).[1]

Career

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Playing

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He began his career as a reserve player for Purefoods and was later traded to San Miguel Beer where he developed into an important role player. His tough defensive and solid rebounding skills contributed to San Miguel Beer gaining multiple championships.[1]

Coaching

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He served as an assistant coach to the San Beda Red Lions of the NCAA,[2] De La Salle Green Archers,[3][4] and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel of the PBA.[1] Abuda retired in Ginebra coaching staff in 2023 to move overseas.[5][6]

Personal life

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His son, Franz, was drafted 45th overall by the Barangay Ginebra San Miguel during the PBA Season 48 draft.[3][6]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Badua, Snow (January 7, 2015). "Ginebra retains Olsen Racela as assistant coach, but Cariaso destination still unclear". Spin.ph. Retrieved April 22, 2022.
  2. ^ Henson, Joaquin M. "Abuda now teaching the game". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
  3. ^ a b "Franz Abuda stays on at San Beda despite dad Freddie's move to UAAP side La Salle". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
  4. ^ "Defensive specialist Freddie Abuda joins La Salle coaching staff". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
  5. ^ "Tim Cone says 'good guy' Freddie Abuda will be missed at Ginebra". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
  6. ^ a b "Freddie Abuda retires after 12 years as Ginebra deputy to do this". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-02-11.
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