Rudolf "Udoy" Belmonte (born December 23, 1969) is a Filipino former basketball player, and a commercial pilot.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 23, 1969 |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | San Beda (Manila) |
| College | UST |
| PBA draft | 1994: 4th round, 31st overall pick |
| Selected by the Swift Mighty Meaties | |
| Position | Guard |
| Number | 16 |
| Career history | |
| 1994–1995 | San Miguel Beermen |
| 1998–1999 | Pampanga Dragons |
| 2000 | Batangas Blades |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| |
Playing career
editUST
editBelmonte played for UST Growling Tigers under Aric del Rosario, and notably played with del Rosario's son Lester, Patrick Fran, Rey Evangelista, Dennis Espino, and Siot Tanquingcen.[1]
When he was the team captain of the 1992 team,[2] the team changed from Glowing Goldies to Golden Tigers, and for the second time, the Golden Tigers met FEU in a game that was interrupted by a power outage. Both teams lost La Salle and Adamson respectively, and in the last game of the Tigers power went-out, and the UAAP board decided to reschedule the last three minutes of the game on a later date. UST ended up losing, 76–87 and settled for fourth place with 10 wins against 4 losses. Belmonte and Rey Evangelista were chosen to the Mythical first team, while Espino made it to the second team.[3][4][5][6][7][8]
The team later won the 1993 championship by sweeping all of their opponents, and got a mythical second team.[9][10]
While at UST, he served as team captain of the Philippine national team for 1993 ABC Championship. And in PBL for Nikon Home Appliances in 1993, and in 1994 for Casino Rubbing Alcohol.
Professional and PBL
editBelmonte was drafted by Swift Mighty Meaty in 1994, but was only signed by San Miguel Beermen and played for two seasons. He later returned to professional scene for Pampanga Dragons in Metropolitan Basketball Association in 1998, when they won championship under Del Rosario's tutelage.[11]
Outside basketball
editBelmonte now currently working as a commercial pilot for Philippine Airlines.[10]
References
edit- ^ Ramos, Gerry. "Lester del Rosario offers PBA 3x3 title to late 'Tatay Aric'". Spin.ph. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ Nazareno, Rocky (August 24, 1992). "UST rips NU; UP bucks Ateneo rowdies to win". Manila Standard.
- ^ Gabutina, Edwin (July 18, 1992). "UAAP cagefest reels off today". Manila Standard.
- ^ Cordon, John Constantine (November 7, 2007). "Rector sets 13-point agenda". The Varsitarian. Retrieved November 15, 2008.
- ^ Gabutina, Edwin (September 27, 1992). "UAAP race now a 4-way street". Manila Standard.
- ^ Gabutina, Edwin (October 4, 1992). "Power failure keeps UAAP race in the dark". Manila Standard.
- ^ Gabutina, Edwin (October 7, 1992). "FEU–La Salle playoff today". Manila Standard.
- ^ Gabutina, Edwin (October 11, 1992). "FEU Tams take Game 1". Manila Standard.
- ^ Leongson, Randolph. "As Ateneo targets perfect season, let's look back at last team to pull it off". SPIN.ph. Retrieved November 16, 2019.
- ^ a b "How Udoy Belmonte took flight after 1993 UST UAAP mens' basketball sweep". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved August 4, 2024.
- ^ Ramos, Gerry. "Pampanga Dragons gather on silver anniversary of historic MBA title". Spin.ph. Retrieved August 4, 2024.