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| Born | (1960-03-17)March 17, 1960 | ||||||||||||||
| Died | August 15, 1996(1996-08-15) (aged 36) | ||||||||||||||
| Nationality | Filipino | ||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) | ||||||||||||||
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| College | Republic Central Colleges Gregorio Araneta University Foundation | ||||||||||||||
| PBA draft | 1986: 1st round,1st overall | ||||||||||||||
| Drafted by | Alaska Milkmen | ||||||||||||||
| Playing career | 1986–1995 | ||||||||||||||
| Position | Power forward /center | ||||||||||||||
| Number | 15, 18 | ||||||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||||||
| 1986 | Alaska Milkmen | ||||||||||||||
| 1987–1989 | Shell Rimula X | ||||||||||||||
| 1989–1992 | Ginebra San Miguel | ||||||||||||||
| 1992–1993 | Shell Rimula X | ||||||||||||||
| 1994–1995 | Pepsi Mega | ||||||||||||||
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Reynaldo "Rey" Cuenco (March 17, 1960 – August 15, 1996) was a Filipino former professionalbasketball player in thePhilippine Basketball Association (PBA).
A native ofPampanga, Rey became part of the Masagana 99 team in the PABL. He was also a NCC player under coach Ron Jacobs, which participated in the PBA during the 1984 season.
Cuenco was one of the most feared power forwards of his generation. He was a big man who was big enough to post up people but at the same time was quick enough to elude the raised hands poised to block him. He also had a decent range and was an efficient rebounder.[1]
He was taken first overall by theAlaska Milkmen, then the newest team in the PBA, in1986 rookie draft. After his stint with the Milkmen, he spent two seasons withShell, and was traded toAñejo for the rights ofRomeo Dela Rosa in 1989. Under the tutelage of playing-coachRobert Jaworski, he would enjoy superstar status and eventually become one of the best center/power forwards in the league.[2]
Cuenco was a member of the 1982 RP Youth Team that defeated China in the 1982 ABC Youth Championship gold medal match in Manila. He was also part of the all-pro squad that represented the Philippines in the1990 Asian Games and won the silver medal.[3]
Cuenco died of a liver ailment in 1996.[4]
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