Foreign players in the lineup of school squads have been barred from playing in the PBA D-League ahead of Wednesday’s opening of the Rookie Draft application for the tournament.
“We’ve seen the last of foreign players,” said tournament director Eric Castro. “Under our new guidelines, they will no longer be allowed to play for school-based teams effective next season.”
Foreigners with Filipino roots, however, can still suit up in the 2016 season starting with the Aspirants Cup in January.
The Rookie Draft is set on Nov. 12, with the application deadline for foreign aspirants with Filipino roots set on Oct. 23 and local players on Oct. 29.
Applicants must be 17 to 26 years old. All requirements must be submitted to the PBA Office at 186 E. Rodriguez Jr. Ave., Bagumbayan, Quezon City.