| Shooting Guard | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | November 26, 1976 |
| Place of birth | Aloguinsan, Cebu |
| Nationality | Philippines |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Southwestern University of the Philippines |
| NBA Draft | 2001 / 16th overall |
| Selected by the Sta. Lucia Realtors | |
| Pro career | 2001–present |
| League | Philippine Basketball Association |
| Career history | |
| Sta. Lucia Realtors (2001) Talk N' Text Phone Pals (2002) Welcoat Dragons (2006–2008) |
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Jercules "Jojo" Tangkay (born November 26, 1976 in Aloguinsan, Cebu) is a professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association who notably played for the Welcoat Dragons. He was drafted 16th overall by Sta. Lucia in 2001.
Tangkay was made to the rosters of Southwestern University Cobras on his freshman year after he offered to try-out with them. He became the Cebu Amateurs Athletic Association's MVP in 2000 that made attracted by most professional scouts in the Philippine Basketball Association and the Philippine Basketball League.
He was then drafted 16th overall by Sta. Lucia Realtors in 2001. However, his height hinders his development and affected his playing time with the team. In 2002, he was signed by the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals and only played 14 games before he was released.
Disappointed in his failure to make a breakthrough in the PBA, Tangkay was signed contract with Welcoat Paint Masters in the Philippine Basketball League to resurrect his basketball career. He became one of the league's superstar and earned 2 MVP awards.
When Welcoat acquired the PBA's Shell franchise in 2006, he was re-signed for a new contract to play in the PBA after a great season with them in the semi-professional league. In 2008, he was waived by the team.
He is currently playing with M. Lhuillier Cebu Ninos of Liga Pilipinas.