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Andy Jao

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Andy Jao
Commissioner of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball
In office
2016–2017
Preceded byBai Cristobal
Succeeded byBai Cristobal
Commissioner of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Basketball
In office
2014–2015
Preceded byChito Loyzaga
Succeeded byRebo Saguisag
In office
2011–2012
Preceded byAto Badolato
Succeeded byAto Badolato
8th Commissioner of the Philippine Basketball League
In office
1989–1991
Preceded byMoying Martelino
Succeeded byOgie Narvasa
Personal details
Born
Andrew H. Jao, Jr.

(1953-09-28) September 28, 1953 (age 71)
Philippines
Alma materDe La Salle University
OccupationSports commentator and executive
Basketball career
Career history
As coach:
1978–1980U/Tex Wranglers (assistant)
1981–1982San Miguel Beermen (assistant)
2000–2006Red Bull Barako (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As assistant coach:

As executive:

Andrew "Andy" H. Jao Jr. (born September 23, 1953) is a Filipino basketball executive and color commentator.[1][2]

Early life

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Jao studied at the De La Salle University since elementary until college. He was a college buddy of Tommy Manotoc.[1]

Career

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Coaching and executive

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Jao started in 1978 in Solidmills (a team in MICAA) as its assistant manager. He also worked as assistant coach under Manotoc in U/Tex Wranglers and San Miguel Beermen. In the two-year existence of Manila Beer Brewmasters, he served as their manager and team scout. He also served as a consultant and assistant coach in Barako Bull Energizers from the start of the team until 2009, and the manager from 2009 until team disbandment.[3] He also served as team consultant for Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (also the alternate governor and general manager until 2013),[4] TNT Tropang Giga (with Norman Black as head coach), Meralco Bolts, Philippine national team, Ateneo and San Beda.[5][6]

League commissioner

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In mid 80s, Jao served as PBA's league Treasurer. He served as the PBL commissioner from 1989 to 1990.[4] He served twice as UAAP Basketball Commissioner in 2011 and in 2014.[4][7] He served as NCAA commissioner in 2016.[5][8][9]

Panel

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He started as a color commentator on PBA on Vintage Sports in 1982 until 1999. Then, he returned in 2009 in PBA coverages.[5]

He was nicknamed "Dr. J" by Joe Cantada.[5]

Awards

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Jao was inducted in the DLSAA Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.[1][5]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Jao, Andrew "Dr. J." H. | De La Salle Alumni Association". www.dlsaa.com. 2015-09-21. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
  2. ^ "Feeling never gets old as veteran sportscasters return to courtside". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
  3. ^ Joble, Rey (2011-03-20). "Barako 3rd PBA franchise to fold up in last 6 years". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
  4. ^ a b c JVillar, Ni. "Andy Jao tatayong Commissioner ng 2011 UAAP season". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Happy Birthday, Andrew "Andy" Jao!". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
  6. ^ Celis, Beth (2013-04-27). "Andy Jao now with Black". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 2024-07-20.
  7. ^ Bracher, Jane (2014-05-30). "Andy Jao appointed UAAP Season 77 Commissioner". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
  8. ^ Ganglani, Naveen (2016-05-04). "Andy Jao appointed NCAA Commissioner for Season 92". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
  9. ^ INQUIRER.net (2016-05-04). "Andy Jao named commissioner for NCAA Season 92". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2024-02-07.