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Ex-Eagle Chiu literally biggest name to beat Draft deadline
Geo Chiu, a 6-foot-10 player from the MPBL's Abra Weavers, was the 128th and final applicant for the PBA Rookie Draft on September 7 at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall.
Chiu previously played for Ateneo, Gilas Pilipinas, and the B.League's Ehime Orange Vikings in Japan.
He also participated in the 2019 FIBA U-19 World Cup with Batang Gilas and played for the Taiwan Mustangs in The Asian Tournament last year.
Notable players like Kobe Paras, DJ Fenner, and CJ Lane did not apply for the draft.
Despite the absence of some marquee standouts, the number of hopefuls was higher than initially feared.
Chiu is expected to be an early pick, alongside Juan Gomez de Liaño, Jason Brickman, Will Gozum, and Dalph Panopio.
Terrafirma holds the first pick in the PBA Draft.
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