1994 PBA season

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The 1994 PBA season was the twentieth season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The San Miguel Beermen won the All-Filipino championship over Coney Island and represented the country in the 1994 Asian Games. However, after injuries to its key players, amateur standouts like Marlou Aquino and Kenneth Duremdes were allowed to join the RP-San Miguel team. In the Commissioner's Cup, the Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs (renamed from Coney Island) won the championship over Alaska Milkmen, marking Chot Reyes' second PBA crown with the team. Later on, its stalwarts Alvin Patrimonio, Jerry Codinera and rookie Rey Evangelista also joined the RP team along with Johnny Abarrientos. The RP-San Miguel team only salvaged fourth place in the Asiad tournament behind China, South Korea and Japan. In the Governor's Cup, Alaska won the title over Swift Mighty Meaties with resident import Sean Chambers leading the team.

[edit] Champions

  • Team with best win-loss percentage: Alaska (45-28, .616)

[edit] Individual awards

  • Mythical Second Team:
    • Boybits Victoria (Sunkist)
    • Allan Caidic (San Miguel)
    • Benjie Paras (Shell)
    • Bong Hawkins (Alaska)
    • Nelson Asaytono (Sunkist)
  • All Defensive Team:
    • Jerry Codiñera (Purefoods)
    • Glenn Capacio (Purefoods)
    • Johnny Abarrientos (Alaska)
    • Alvin Teng (San Miguel)
    • Bong Hawkins (Alaska)

[edit] Awards given by the PBA Press Corps

  • Coach of the Year: Tim Cone (Alaska)
  • Mr. Quality Minutes: Merwin Castelo (Alaska)
  • Executive of the Year: Elmer Yanga (Swift)
  • Special Award (Outstanding Freshman Season): Rey Evangelista
  • Referee of the Year: Ernesto De Leon
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