Friday, February 13, 2009

Dennis Miranda


Name: Dennis Miranda

Jersey Number: 32

Team: Sta. Lucia

Birthdate: 1982-07-14

Birthplace: Lopez, Quezon

Height: 6'0"

Weight: 180 lbs.

Position: Guard

Draft(Year): 3rd overall by Coca-Cola (2005)

College/University: Far Eastern University

Player Profile:

Is a professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association who currently plays for the Sta. Lucia Realtors. He was drafted 3rd overall by Coca-Cola in 2005.

In just 13 games with the Realtors last year, Miranda, 25, a former Far Eastern University steady playmaker has proven that he can run the team efficiently at this young stage of career.

Miranda, proven a true champion during amateur days in the UAAP, has put Sta. Lucia Realty to another level particularly when he is setting the play, fast breaks and scores huge baskets in crunch time.

He is also capable of shutting down big opposing playmakers and even shooting guards due to his great foot works that made him a defensive stopper.

PBA career

Coca-Cola Tigers

Miranda played for the Coca-Cola Tigers in the 2006-07 PBA season and averaged 8.1 points per game, 4.1 rebounds per game and 4.4 assists per game, a great increase from his rookie season when he only averaged 7.3 points per game, 3.0 rebounds per game and 3.2 assists per game.

Sta. Lucia Realtors

In the 2006-07 Philippine Cup, Miranda was traded to Sta. Lucia with Manny Ramos and Coca-Cola's 2008 second round pick in exchange of Alex Cabagnot, Ricky Calimag and Kenneth Duremdes.

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