| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 13, 1973 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Aquinas School (San Juan) |
| College | UST |
| PBA draft | 1996: 2nd round, 10th overall pick |
| Selected by the Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs | |
| Playing career | 1996–2008 |
| Position | Point guard / shooting guard |
| Number | 8, 17 |
| Coaching career | 2010–2023 |
| Career history | |
| As player: | |
| 1996–2005; 2007–2008 | Talk 'N Text Phone Pals |
| 2005–2007 | Air21 Express |
| As coach: | |
| 2010–2023 | Meralco Bolts (assistant) |
| 2016–2017 | UST (assistant) |
| 2021–2024 | Meralco Bolts 3x3 |
| Career highlights and awards | |
As player:
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Patrick Roy Fran (born 1973) is a former Filipino basketball player and coach.
Career
Playing
A homegrown from Ormoc, Fran played for UST Growling Tigers under Aric del Rosario, and won a championship with the team.
In 1996, Fran was drafted by Purefoods TJ Hotdogs, but was left unsigned and signed by Norman Black-coached Mobiline Phone Pals. While in the team, he won awards such as PBA All-Defensive Team in 1998, 2001, and 2003, PBA Most Improved Player Award in 1998, and Samboy Lim PBA Sportsmanship Award in 2003. He also won a championship in 2003, when the team was named Talk 'N Text.
In 2005, he was traded to Air21 Express. He returned to Talk 'N Text in 2007, and reached finals. He retired in 2008.
Coaching
Fran served as an assistant coach for Meralco Bolts since its inaugural season until 2023. He also served as an assistant coach in UST from 2016 until 2017.
References
- ^ "Fran, Evangelista families count losses in Ormoc in super typhoon's aftermath". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ a b c "How Patrick Fran turned from unsigned draft pick to key piece in TnT franchise". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ a b "Former UST guard Patrick Fran embraces opportunity to give back to yellow and gold". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ a b c "Potential head coaching candidates for the UST Growling Tigers". ESPN.com. 2020-09-06. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "My Toughest Matchup, as told by Jeffrey Cariaso". ESPN.com. 2020-04-12. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ a b "Memorable championship Game 7s in PBA history". ESPN.com. 2019-05-17. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Cordero, Abac. "Asi shipped to Tigers for Peek, top pick". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "After Black, Magsanoc and Fran also out in Meralco shakeup". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-02-16.