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Jojo Tangkay

Jercules "Jojo" Tangkay
Personal information
Born (1976-11-26) November 26, 1976 (age 40)
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
Position Shooting Guard
Career history
2001 Sta. Lucia Realtors
2002 Talk N' Text Phone Pals
2006–2008 Welcoat Dragons

Jercules "Jojo" Tangkay (born November 26, 1976 in Aloguinsan, Cebu) is a professional basketball player who played for the Welcoat Dragons in the Philippine Basketball Association. He was drafted 16th overall by the Sta. Lucia Realtors in 2001.

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.


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