Jojo Tangkay
Jercules "Jojo" Tangkay (born November 26, 1976 in Aloguinsan, Cebu) is a professional basketball player who is currently playing for the Basilan Steel team of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). He was drafted 16th overall by the Sta. Lucia Realtors in 2001.
| Basilan Steel | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting Guard |
| League | Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League |
| Personal information | |
| Born | November 26, 1976 Aloguinsan, Cebu |
| Nationality | Philippines |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Southwestern University of the Philippines |
| PBA draft | 2001 Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall |
| Selected by the Sta. Lucia Realtors | |
| Playing career | 2001–2008 |
| Career history | |
| 2001 | Sta. Lucia Realtors |
| 2002 | Talk N' Text Phone Pals |
| 2006–2008 | Welcoat Dragons |
| 2018–present | Basilan Steel |
Career
Tangkay made the roster of Southwestern University Cobras on his freshman year after he offered to try out with them. He became the Cebu Amateurs Athletic Association's MVP in 2000. He was drafted 16th overall by Sta. Lucia Realtors in 2001. However, his height hindered his development and affected his playing time with the team. In 2002, he was signed by the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals, but only played 14 games before he was released.
Disappointed by his failure to make a breakthrough in the PBA, Tangkay signed a contract with Welcoat Paint Masters in the Philippine Basketball League to resurrect his career. He became one of the league's superstars and earned two MVP awards.
When Welcoat acquired the PBA's Shell franchise in 2006, he was re-signed for a new contract to play in the PBA after a great season with them in the semi-professional league. In 2008, he was waived by the team.
He is currently playing with M. Lhuillier Cebu Ninos of Liga Pilipinas.