32 Dennis Miranda
Point Guard / Shooting Guard
Name: Dennis Miranda
Nick Name: Denok
Monicker: N/A
Birthday: July 14, 1982
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 180lbs
Position: Point Guard Second position: Shooting Guard
Jersey No: 32
Year drafted: Picked by the Coca-Cola Tigers in the 2005 Rookie Draft third overall, Dennis Miranda turned to be the Tigers premier playmaker, but he moved to the Sta. Lucia Realtors on May 2007 in a blockbuster trade.
Miranda was sent, along with Manny Ramos and future draft pick, to the Realtors for the rights of veteran Kenneth Duremdes, Alex Cabagnot and Ricky Calimag.
Years Pro: 3 years
College: Far Eastern University
Hobbies: N/A
Hometown: Lopez, Quezon
Player’s note: In just 13 games with the Realtors last year, Miranda, 25, a former Far Eastern University steady playmaker has proven that he can run the team efficiently at this young stage of career.
Miranda, proven a true champion during amateur days in the UAAP, has put Sta. Lucia Realty to another level particularly when he is setting the play, fast breaks and scores huge baskets in crunch time.
He is also capable of shutting down big opposing playmakers and even shooting guards due to his great foot works that made him a defensive stopper.
Achievements: Named to the 2005-06 All-Rookie Team by the PBA Press Corps; A member of the 2003 UAAP men’s basketball champion Far Eastern University.
Defining Moments: Last February 17, 2008, Miranda scored 14 points along with four boards and six assists as Sta. Lucia won, 112-101, and took a 2-0 lead against Purefoods in the best-of-seven Smart Philippine Cup championship series at the Araneta Coliseum.
More about the player: FEU would not be successful in the UAAP without Dennis Miranda during his four years with the team. Next to Arwind Santos, he is one of the reasons why the Tams have always made it to the Final Four since 2003.
Statistics: In the UAAP 2005 Season, Miranda averaged 11.3 points per game, as well as 6.3 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.3 steals.
As a Realtor during the 2006-2007 PBA Fiesta Cup, Denok Miranda averaged 6.6 points per game, 3.0 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 0.77 steals and 27.70 minutes per ballgame.
