Rey Cuenco

Reynaldo Cuenco

Personal information
Born	(1960-03-17)March 17, 1960
Died
Nationality	Filipino
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	175 lb (79 kg)
Career information
College	Republic Central Colleges Gregorio Araneta University Foundation
PBA draft	1986 Round: 1 / Pick: 1st overall
Selected by the Alaska Milkmen
Playing career	1986–1995
Position	Power forward / Center
Number	15, 18
Career history
1986	Alaska Milkmen
1987–1989	Shell Rimula X
1989–1992	Ginebra San Miguel
1992–1993	Shell Rimula X
1994–1995	Pepsi Mega
Career highlights and awards
PBA Most Improved Player (1990) PBA Mythical Second Team (1990)
Medals Men's Basketball Representing Philippines Asian Games 1990 Beijing Team competition

Reynaldo "Rey" Cuenco (March 17, 1960 – August 15, 1996) was a Filipino former professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association.

Career highlights

A native of Pampanga, Rey became part of the Masagana 99 team in the PABL. He was also a NCC player under coach Ron Jacobs, which participated in the PBA during the 1984 season.

Cuenco was one of the most feared power forwards of his generation. He was a big man who was big enough to post up people but at the same time was quick enough to elude the raised hands poised to block him. He also had a decent range and was an efficient rebounder.

He was taken first overall by the Alaska Milkmen, then the newest team in the PBA, in 1986 rookie draft. After his stint with the Milkmen, he spent two seasons with Shell, and was traded to Añejo for the rights of Romeo Dela Rosa in 1989. Under the tutelage of playing-coach Robert Jaworski, he would enjoy superstar status and eventually become one of the best center/power forwards in the league.

Playing for the National Team

Cuenco was a member of the 1982 RP Youth Team that defeated China in the 1982 ABC Youth Championship gold medal match in Manila. He was also part of the all-pro squad that represented the Philippines in the 1990 Asian Games and won the silver medal.

Death

Cuenco died of a liver ailment in 1996.