Poch Juinio

Edward "Poch" Juinio (born May 25, 1973) is a Filipino retired former professional basketball player of the Philippine Basketball Association. He played most of his seasons with Alaska Aces and won numerous championships.

Poch Juinio
Personal information
Born (1973-05-25) May 25, 1973
Quezon City, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
CollegeUniversity of the Philippines
PBA draft1994 / Pick: 5th overall
Selected by the Alaska Milkmen
Playing career1994–2008
PositionPower forward / Center
Number32
Coaching career2013–present
Career history
As player:
1994–2000Alaska Milkmen
2001Pop Cola Panthers
2002–2006Coca-Cola Tigers
2006Talk 'N Text Phone Pals
2006–2008Alaska Aces
As coach:
2013-presentUP Fighting Maroons
Career highlights and awards

Professional career

Alaska Milkmen

A former 6'5" standout of the UP Fighting Maroons, Juinio was drafted by Alaska as the 5th overall pick in the 1994 PBA Draft. He turned out to be a revelation with his aggressive stance underneath the boards. He became an unheralded part of Alaska's starting unit when the team captured the PBA Grand Slam in 1996.[1] He was awarded as the Most Improved Player of the Season and blossomed into one of the most dependable slotmen in the league.[2]

He won Finals MVP in the 2000 All-Filipino Finals as Alaska won the championship in 5 games.

Pop Cola Panthers

He was traded to Pop Cola, along with Johnny Abarrientos.[3]

Coca-Cola Tigers

When Pop Cola disbanded, Juinio joined the Tigers. In 2002, he won the All-Filipino Cup, against his former team.[4] His team also won the Reinforced Conference in 2003.

Talk 'N Text Phone Pals

After Juinio's contract expired in 2005,[5] Talk 'N Text signed him. They released him the same year.[6]

Return to Alaska franchise

Juinio returned to Alaska in the 2006-07 PBA season and won another championship in 2007 PBA Fiesta Conference.[1] He retired after the 2007-08 PBA season at the age of 36.[2]

Coaching career

Juinio is currently an assistant coach for the UP Maroons.[7][2] He has been with the team since 2013.[8]

National team

Juinio donned the national colors in the 1993 Southeast Asian Games.[9]

References
  1. Leongson, Randolph B. (February 20, 2022). "All the great players who played for fabled Alaska team". Spin.ph. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  2. Kwentuhang ALASKA With POCH JUINIO | SHOOT FIRST, retrieved March 10, 2022
  3. "Abarrientos, Juinio traded to Pop for Peek, Ordonio". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
  4. Terrado, Reuben (April 1, 2021). "Coca-Cola/ Powerade Tigers' PBA run was short and sweet". Spin.ph. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  5. Henson, Joaquin M. "New challenge for Binky". Philstar.com. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  6. Leongson, Randolph B. (July 4, 2020). "Duremdes, Juinio deserve to see Alaska jersey numbers retired". Spin.ph. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  7. "UP coaching staff brings professional feel to the team behind its sleek, corporate attire". Spin.ph. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  8. Terrado, Reuben (August 18, 2013). "Source: Cruz, Juinio eyed to join Madrid in UP staff after Dandan exit". Spin.ph. Retrieved March 10, 2022.
  9. "Pinoy cagers still champs". Manila Standard.
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