2001 Tanduay Rhum Masters season

The 2001 Tanduay Rhum Masters season was the final season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

Draft picks

Transactions

Occurrences

Purefoods coach Derrick Pumaren didn't renew his contract with the Hotdogs and has moved over to become the new head coach of Tanduay Rhum, replacing Alfrancis Chua. ^[2]

During the off-season, Tanduay tendered an offer sheet to the league's two-time MVP, San Miguel center Danny Ildefonso, the contract stipulated P96 million in 16 years which was met by stiff criticisms from the PBA Commissioner's Office. The Rhum Masters were ordered to rework the deal but instead of coming up with a revised offer sheet, Tanduay simply gave up in their bid to get Ildefonso. ^[3]

Dindo Pumaren of Purefoods, who saw action in 8 games with the Hotdogs during the All-Filipino Cup was acquired by Tanduay upon his desire to play alongside his brother-coach, Purefoods shipped him to the Rhum Masters in favor of a future trade pick. ^[4]

Fil-Am Eric Menk was not allowed to play in the first two conferences as he awaits a confirmation from the Department of Justice regarding his status.

Tanduay sold its franchise to Airfreight 2100 the following year, giving away their top players first by trading them to other teams. ^[5]

Roster

Tanduay Rhum Masters roster
Players	Coaches
Pos. # POB Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY–MM–DD) From 6.0 !C 3 PHI ! Balingit, Bonel 7000205740000000000♠6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) University of Visayas 4.0 !F 5 PHI ! Yu, Allan 7000187960000000000♠6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) MLQU 4.0 !F 6 PHI ! Locsin, Noli 7000190500000000000♠6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) De La Salle 1.5 !G 7 PHI ! Hontiveros, Dondon 7000187960000000000♠6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) University of Cebu 1.5 !G 10 PHI ! Pumaren, Dindo 7000175260000000000♠5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) De La Salle 1.5 !G PHI ! Arboleda, Wynne 7000180340000000000♠5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) MLQU 4.0 !F 18 PHI ! Calimag, Ricky 7000190500000000000♠6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) San Beda College 4.0 !F 21 USA ! Friedhof, David 7000190500000000000♠6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 6.0 !C 22 PHI ! Agapito, Oliver 7000198120000000000♠6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Saint Benilde 1.5 !G 28 USA ! Cariaso, Jeffrey 7000187960000000000♠6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Sonoma State 4.0 !F 30 / 16 PHI ! Hawkins, Bong 7000193040000000000♠6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) UPHSD 5.5 !F/C 30 USA ! Menk, Eric 7000198120000000000♠6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) Lake Superior 1.5 !G PHI ! Santos, Rommel 7000180340000000000♠5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Staten Island 6.0 !C 33 PHI ! Cantonjos, Chris 7000198120000000000♠6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) UST 6.0 !C 35 PHI ! Realubit, Zaldy 7000198120000000000♠6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) San Jose-Recoletos 1.5 !G 80 / 1 PHI ! Webb, Jason 7000187960000000000♠6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) De La Salle 4.0 !F USA ! Freeman, Kevin (C) 7000195580000000000♠6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) University of Connecticut 1.5 !G USA ! Bell, Maurice (G) 7000187960000000000♠6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Louisiana-Monroe 1.5 !G USA ! Thomas, Billy (G) 7000187960000000000♠6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) University of Kansas	Head coach Derrick Pumaren Assistant coach(es) Gee Abanilla Legend (C) Team captain (DP) Unsigned draft pick (FA) Free agent (S) Suspended (C) Commissioner's Cup import (G) Governor's Cup import Injured

^{Team Manager: Chito Bugia}

Elimination round

Games won

  All-Filipino Cup
  Commissioner's Cup
  Governor's Cup

References