Francis Adriano
Francis Adriano (born September 24, 1975) is a Filipino former professional basketball player. Drafted 6th overall by Sta. Lucia in 2001, he started his pro career with the now-defunct Metropolitan Basketball Association. He also played in the Philippine Basketball Association and ASEAN Basketball League.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 24, 1975 Pasig City, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 170 lb (77 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Far Eastern University |
| PBA draft | 2001 Round: 1 / Pick: 6th overall |
| Selected by the Sta. Lucia Realtors | |
| Playing career | 1998–2008, 2010–2012 |
| Position | Shooting guard |
| Career history | |
| 1998–2000 | Pasig Blue/Pasig-Rizal Pirates |
| 2001–2004 | Sta. Lucia Realtors |
| 2004–2005 | San Miguel Beermen |
| 2005–2008 | Red Bull Barako |
| 2010–2011 | Satria Muda Britama Indonesia |
| 2011–2012 | AirAsia Philippine Patriots |
| 2014 | LGU Vanguards |
Player Profile
Adriano won his first championship with Sta. Lucia. He is an aggressive defender outside the paint. He was part of the Larry Fonacier trade which brought him to Red Bull Barako. He played 22 games with the San Miguel Beermen in the 2006-07 PBA Philippine Cup and averaged 4.0 points per game. His career high was 29 points in game six of the 2007-08 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on a 123-97 win against the Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants. He shot 3 out of 4 in three point field goals, 7 out of 10 in two point field goals and a perfect 6 out of 6 in the free throw line.[1]