Fermin Alberto Ramas, better known as Kevin Ramas (born October 30, 1967) is a former PBA player. In a career lasting 10 years, he has played for the Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs, San Miguel Beermen, Pepsi Mega Bottlers and the Alaska Milkmen.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | October 30, 1967 Manila, Philippines |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Career information | |
| College | Mapúa |
| PBA draft | 1992: 1st round, 4th overall pick |
| Selected by the Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs | |
| Playing career | 1992–2001 |
| Position | Center |
| Career history | |
| 1992–1993 | Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs |
| 1994 | San Miguel Beermen |
| 1995 | Pepsi Mega |
| 1996–2001 | Alaska Milkmen |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Ramas played for the Mapua Cardinals in the NCAA where he was part of the senior's championship conquest in 1990.[1] He also played for Crispa 400 in the Philippine Basketball League. In 1992, Ramas entered the PBA draft and was picked fourth overall in the first round by Purefoods.
After two seasons with the Hotdogs, Ramas found himself being traded for the next two years, first with the Beermen whom he was dealt for Bong Ravena, the following year, the Beermen gave him up along with Alvin Teng in a trade with Pepsi Mega for Victor Pablo and Gido Babilonia.
Kevin found a home with the Alaska Milkmen where he was part of the Grand Slam team in 1996 and multiple championships after with the Milkmen.
College and amateur career
editRamas was a key factor in helping the Mapua Cardinals win the NCAA championship in 1990. He would graduate after winning the championship.[2]
Before moving to the PBA, Ramas played for Crispa 400 in the Philippine Basketball League.[3]
Professional career
editPurefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs
editRamas was selected fourth overall in the 1992 PBA draft by the Purefoods Tender Juicy Hotdogs.[4] In 1993, Purefoods won the All-Filipino Cup.[5]
San Miguel Beermen
editBefore the 1994 season, Ramas was traded to the San Miguel Beermen for Bong Ravena.[6]
In the 1994 offseason, Pepsi Mega offered Ramas a P3.6 million, three year deal.[7] He instead signed with the Beermen for P100,000 per month for two years.[8]
Pepsi Mega
editSan Miguel then traded him for Victor Pablo and Gido Babilonia in 1995.[9][10]
Alaska Aces
editIn 1996, Alaska traded its first round pick in that year's draft for Ramas.[11] That season, Alaska won the All-Filipino Cup, its first ever.[12] They then made it to the Commissioner's Cup finals against the Formula Shell Zoom Masters, but in Game 6, he couldn't grab a crucial rebound in the final minutes of the game, leading to a game-winner from Richie Ticzon.[13] Alaska was able to win in Game 7, and win the Commissioner's Cup for the season. Alaska then closed out the season with a Governors' Cup title, accomplishing the third grand slam in PBA history.[12] He had a chance to replicate this feat with Alaska once again in 1998, as they won the first two conferences, but Alaska failed to make the semifinals of the Governors' Cup.[14]
PBA career statistics
edit| Legend | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game |
| FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| RPG | Rebounds per game | APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game |
| BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game | Bold | Career high |
Season-by-season averages
edit| Year | Team | GP | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Purefoods | 55 | 16.2 | .477 | .000 | .623 | 4.2 | .3 | .1 | .8 | 5.1 |
| 1993 | Purefoods | 54 | 9.2 | .478 | .000 | .619 | 2.4 | .3 | .1 | .3 | 2.7 |
| 1994 | San Miguel | 46 | 16.1 | .446 | .000 | .559 | 3.8 | .3 | .1 | .6 | 3.3 |
| 1995 | Pepsi Mega | 25 | 23.3 | .396 | .000 | .500 | 6.6 | .4 | .1 | .8 | 3.4 |
| 1996 | Alaska | 70 | 14.1 | .495 | .000 | .558 | 3.2 | .2 | .1 | .4 | 3.0 |
| 1997 | Alaska | 54 | 14.0 | .511 | .000 | .553 | 2.5 | .3 | .1 | .3 | 2.0 |
| 1998 | Alaska | 55 | 18.5 | .472 | .000 | .800 | 3.3 | .7 | .1 | .3 | 3.1 |
| 1999 | Alaska | 13 | 7.7 | .286 | .000 | 1.000 | .7 | .1 | .0 | .1 | .8 |
| 2000 | Alaska | 31 | 6.9 | .421 | .000 | .500 | 1.1 | .4 | .1 | .1 | 1.1 |
| 2001 | Alaska | 6 | 3.7 | .000 | .000 | .500 | .8 | .2 | .0 | .0 | .5 |
| Career | 409 | 14.2 | .465 | .000 | .608 | 3.1 | .3 | .1 | .4 | 2.9 | |
Coaching career
editAfter retiring, Ramas became the coach of the PCU Dolphins in the NCAA.[16]
National team career
editIn 1994, Ramas got to prepare with the Philippine men's national team for the 1994 Asian Games as a injury replacement for E.J. Feihl.[17] He did not make the final roster.[18][19]
Personal life
editHe was nicknamed "Kevin" since his build and shoulders in his early years resembled that of NBA legend Kevin McHale.[citation needed]
In 1999, Ramas got involved in a fistfight at a bar. He was summoned by Jun Bernardino and given a reprimand.[20]
References
edit- ^ Cards zap Knights
- ^ Alinea, Eddie (July 29, 1991). "Tall odds for Cards in bid for 2 in a row". Manila Standard. p. 23. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ Gabutina, Edwin (January 14, 1992). "S'final berths for A&W, Pop". Manila Standard. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ Meneses PBA top draft pick
- ^ Ansis, JC (March 22, 2018). "A brief history of the San Miguel-Purefoods rivalry". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "Codiñera not leaving P'foods". Manila Standard. December 28, 1993. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ Nazareno, Rocky (January 10, 1994). "Pepsi also keen on Ramas". Google Search. Manila Standard. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ Nazareno, Rocky (January 19, 1994). "Pepsi offer could put Teng in Patrimonio league". Manila Standard. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ Joble, Rey (July 2, 2021). "This Day in PBA History: Allan Caidic becomes 1st player to reach 1,000 3-pointers". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ Angeles, Manny (January 10, 1995). "Pepsi calls SLR's offer to Pablo". Manila Standard. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ Henson, Joaquin M. (July 16, 2004). "When Siot was snubbed". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ a b del Rosario, Paolo (April 18, 2020). "Cariaso says mental strength was key to Alaska's 1996 Grand Slam". ESPN.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ Gulle, Jimbo (September 9, 1996). "Shell foils Alaska party, forges winner-take-all game". Manila Standard. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ Ramos, Gerry (February 20, 2022). "Jolas says 1998 Alaska campaign 'would've been a sure grand slam'". Spin.ph. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "2001 Hardcourt The Official PBA Annual". pbaannual2001.neocities.org. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ Cordero, Abac (August 21, 2001). "Giant-killer PCU upends Perpetual". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ "Feihl dropped". Manila Standard. September 10, 1994. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ Henson, Joaquin M. (December 27, 2001). "Is China unbeatable?". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ Angeles, Manny (September 20, 1994). "Trio Makes Ag Five. Espino, Cariaso, Ramas Axed". Manila Standard. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ Arcano, Jong (July 6, 2000). "PBA summons 2 Tanduay dribblers involved in brawl". Philippine Daily Inquirer. pp. B12. Retrieved September 5, 2024.