Personal information | |
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Born |
Talakag, Bukidnon, Philippines |
June 30, 1980
Nationality | Filipino |
Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
Career information | |
High school | Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan |
College | Philippine Christian University |
PBA draft | 2004 Round: 1 / Pick: 8th overall |
Selected by the Sta. Lucia Realtors | |
Playing career | 2004–2016 |
Position | Small forward |
Career history | |
2004–2010 | Sta. Lucia Realtors |
2010–2012 | Meralco Bolts |
2012–2013 | Air21 Express |
2013–2014 | Meralco Bolts |
2014–2016 | San Miguel Beermen |
Career highlights and awards | |
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Nelbert Omolon (born June 30, 1980 in Talakag, Bukidnon) is a Filipino retired professional basketball player. He last played for the San Miguel Beermen of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He was drafted 8th overall in the 2004 PBA draft that included Rich Alvarez, Marc Pingris, James Yap, Ranidel de Ocampo, Gary David, Sonny Thoss and Wesley Gonzales.
The youngest of three boys, Omolon was born and raised in Talakag, Bukidnon, 86 kilometers from Cagayan de Oro City. He did not learn how to play when he was a kid. He never even liked the game until he grew from 5'7" as a high school freshman to 6'2" as junior.
Omolon played for the PCU Dolphins.
After playing in PCU, he took his sneakers to the Philippine Basketball League where he suited up for Osaka-La Salle and ICTSI under coach Franz Pumaren and Welcoat under coach Leo Austria.
Omolon joined the PBA after being drafted 8th overall by the Sta. Lucia Realtors in the 2004 PBA draft.
Omolon scored a personal high 40 points on 11-of-16 shooting in the two-point area and hitting 4-of-5 beyond the arc with nine boards as Sta. Lucia earned its first ever outright semifinals slot on January 13, 2008 with a 123-106 rout over the Air21 Express.