Ronjay Buenafe

Jersey number: Name: Ronjay Buenafe Height/Weight: 6'2" 190 lbs. Age: Date of Birth: Hometown: Metro Manila Position: Guard-Forward Years Pro: College: Emilio Aguinaldo University Teams played for: Coca-Cola

Scouting Report:
Not many were surprised that Buenafe was taken first in the second round… He clearly has first round potential but fell down to the second round when teams began thinking big and others exercised a need… Though the Tigers already have Joseph Yeo, RJ Rizada, John Arigo, Will Antonio, Chester Tolomia in their roster, they didn’t hesitate drafting the sweetshooting ex-Emilio Aguinaldo standout… Buenafe reminds the Coca-Cola coaching staff of a former draftee who they traded mindlessly to Air21 and went on to become a big star – Gary David… Buenafe in more ways than one, parallels David’s game in that he is not only a workhorse on offense but on defense as well… Buenafe rocked the PBL last conference with his scoring skills, and at one point led the league in scoring with more than 20 ppg… he seems unfazed with the extra attention given to him by opponents on the offensive end, and gets away by utilizing his quick release and pump fakes to throw off defenders… Like David, Buenafe does not rely too often on his perimeter shot, he is equally effective driving to the hole… shot selection stands an improvement but that will come in time if he matures as a player… the Tigers hoped they don’t commit the same mistake with Ronjay Buenafe the way they did with Gary David.