Pocholo Villanueva

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Pocholo Villanueva
No. 9
Shooting Guard
Personal information
Born (1982-11-24) November 24, 1982
Manila City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Nationality  Philippines
Listed height 6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Listed weight 180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school Colegio San Agustin Makati
College De La Salle University
PBA draft 2008 / Pick: 13th overall
Selected by the Air21 Express
Pro playing career 2008–present
Career history
Burger King Whoppers (2008-2009)

Pocholo Iñigo Villanueva or better known as Cholo Villanueva (Born on November 24, 1982 Manila City, Metro Manila, Philippines) is a former Filipino Professional basketball player of the Philippine Basketball Association. He last played for the Burger King Whoppers. He was drafted thirteenth overall by the Air21 Express in the 2008 PBA Draft. From 2001-2007, he played for the De La Salle Green Archers in the UAAP where he won a championship in 2007 and was named co-Finals MVP with JV Casio.

Barangay Ginebra traded Paul Artadi, Rafi Reavis, and the rights to 2009 8th pick overall Chris Timberlake for Enrico Villanueva, Rich Alvarez, Celino Cruz, and Paolo Bugia of Purefoods. Burger King acted as the conduit team, trading Cholo Villanueva to Ginebra and acquiring the rights to 2009 Rookie draft eighteenth pick Orlando Daroya and future picks. However, he was waived by the Gin Kings.[1]

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Preceded by
Jojo Duncil
UAAP Men's Basketball Finals Most Valuable Player
Season 70 (2007) (with JV Casio)
Succeeded by
Nonoy Baclao
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