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Personal information | |
Date of birth | February 24, 1976 |
Place of birth | Samar, Philippines |
Nationality | Philippines |
Listed height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
Career information | |
College | Lyceum of the Philippines University |
NBA Draft | 2001 / 10th overall |
Selected by the San Miguel Beermen | |
Pro career | 2001–2008 |
League | Philippine Basketball Association |
Career history | |
San Miguel Beermen (2001–2005) Welcoat Dragons (2006–2008) |
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Career highlights and awards | |
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Joey Mente (born February 24, 1976 in Samar, Philippines) is a former professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association who last played for the Welcoat Dragons. He was drafted 6th overall by San Miguel in 2001.
Mente was drafted by the San Miguel Beermen and played there from 2001-05. He participated in the 2001 PBA Slam dunk Contest, which he won. In the 2006-07 PBA season, he only played 20 games for Welcoat in the 2006-07 PBA season and averaged 8.3 points per game 2.6 rebounds per game and 1.7 assists per game.