1997 PBA Draft
| 1997 PBA draft | ||||||
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| Date(s) | January 19, 1997 | |||||
| Location | Glorietta Activity Center, Makati | |||||
| Network(s) | VTV on IBC | |||||
| First selection | Andy Seigle (Mobiline Cellulars) | |||||
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The 1997 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) rookie draft was an event at which teams drafted players from the amateur ranks. The annual rookie draft was held on January 19, 1997, at the Glorietta Mall in Makati City.
The top two draft picks; Andrew John Seigle and Nic Belasco were born outside the Philippines. It was the first time in league history that a pure-born Filipino player was not chosen as the overall top pick.
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