MANILA, Philippines — PBA legend Eric Menk urged the PBA to review its draft eligibility rules when it comes to Filipino-foreign players after high-profile prospects missed out on this year’s rookie selection.
The Fil-American big man, an MVP back in 2005, said the PBA should adapt to the changing times and that revisiting the draft rules would ensure that the league would always be the hub of the best Filipino players.
“Re-examining rules to adapt to the times is something that needs to be lifted. They haven’t looked at that for over 20 years,” said Menk in an interview with former PBA Commissioner Noli Eala on Power&Play.
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