Nationality Filipino Name Rey Cuenco Weight 79 kg Playing career Height 1.93 m | Listed weight 175 lb (79 kg) Died 1996 Listed height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Role Basketball Player Position Center, Power forward | |
Born March 17, 1960 ( 1960-03-17 ) College Republic Central CollegesGregorio Araneta University Foundation PBA draft 1986 Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall Education De La Salle Araneta University | ||
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Reynaldo "Rey" Cuenco (March 17, 1960 – August 15, 1996) was a Filipino former professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association.
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- Waiting for rey cuenco
- Rey cuenco in heaven
- Career highlights
- Playing for the National Team
- Death
- References
Rey cuenco in heaven
Career highlights
A native of Pampanga, 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.
He was taken first overall by the Alaska Milkmen, then the newest team in the PBA, in 1986 rookie draft. After his stint with the Milkmen, he spent two seasons with Shell, and was traded to Añejo for the rights of Romeo Dela Rosa in 1989. Under the tutelage of playing-coach Robert Jaworski, he would enjoy superstar status and eventually become one of the best center/power forwards in the league.
Playing for the National Team
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 the 1990 Asian Games and won the silver medal.
Death
Cuenco died of a liver ailment in 1996.