So help yourselves, gentlemen:

• 1. JASON WEBB, 6-2, De La Salle, guard: Had it not been for Invasion: USA, he would have been drafted No. 1 overall. Has the quickness, competitive fire, and leadership qualities essential to a point guard in the pros. Owns one of the classiest spin moves in the amateurs, but has to work on his dribbling and passing game. Has a decent perimeter jump shot which he will have to extend further to the 3-point arc.
  
• 2. ANGELO DAVID, 6-6, Far Eastern U, center: Will definitely make it as a back-up center in any PBA team. Can work behind the starting big man and provide quality minutes once the regular fellow sits down. Ferocity is not a part of his game and he has to work more on his inside moves to be able to contribute offensively. Mental toughness is a question.
  
• 3. ERNESTO BALLESTEROS, 6-4, Santo Tomas, forward: Strong, relentless, tireless, and at times, out of control. A certified "garbage man." Will dive for looseballs, stand up to a bigger center, and fight for offensive rebounds like Dennis Rodman. Unlike the technicolored Chicago Bulls forward, Ballesteros, who once had his jersey number shaved into his head, is not without scoring threat. He can bury the 3-pointer and slash to the basket when given some space.
  
• 4. GABBY CUI, 6-4, Ateneo, forward: Built like a tank and can be depended on to guard the opposition's center. A fearsome rebounder, he compensates for his lack of leaping ability with his bulk and strength. Has a nifty turn-around jumper and has been ingrained with sound basketball fundamentals.
  
• 5. ROMULO MARATA, 5-11, Southwestern U, guard: The third of the Marata brothers. Though considered the most talented of the brood from the Visayas, the younger Marata doesn't have the deadly 3-point shooting of his brother, Ric-Ric. Likes to go one-on-one although his size would eventually prevent him doing so as much as he wants. Lapses every now and then into careless abandon, resulting in turnovers off the dribble or the pass.
  
• 6. LOWELL BRIONES, 6-3, U of Visayas, forward: Can play the big guard position during match-up battles. A passable post-up player with a nice, sugary outside shot. Has a good eye for the suddenly open man and can dish off when the driving lanes gets covered. Heady, and along with amateur teammate Edward Naron, could be among the steals of the draft.
  
• 7. EDWARD NARON, 6-2, U of Visayas, guard: Peter Naron's elder brother is looking to join him in the big league. Has gradually developed into a steady ball carrier and can lay it in with the same slithering glide as good, old "Pedro." His reed-thin frame could be a liability though, especially once he starts being subjected to some heavy pounding.
  
• 8. RONILO PADILLA, 6-4, Cebu Central, center: A Kevin Ramas-type of banger. Notorious for having butter-fingers, and even more notorious for his poor foul shooting. Turning him into an inside threat would be wishful thinking, but he could be counted on to defend against imports or taller centers. Has the strength and the muscle to mix it up with the big boys under the basket.
  
• 9. ANTONIO "TONY BOY" ESPINOSA, 5-7, De La Salle, guard: Considered one of the best collegiate guards around before coming down with a knee injury. He made a strong comeback in the Philippine Basketball League, and a pro team looking for more direction in the point is advised to grab him. Has the experience and the talent to get the job done.
  
• 10. FRECHE WILLIAM ANG, 6-2, St. La Salle-Bacolod, forward: Promising swingman in the mould of Glenn Capacio. Has a decent perimeter jumpshot and can take it to the basket strong. Can keep up with the opposition's outside gunners.
  
• 11. JOSE MA. MENDOZA, 6-4, Mapua, forward: A fierce rebounder and a streaky offensive player. Fears no one and will bang bodies with the heaviest in the pro league. Can develop into a fearsome enforcer who can strike dread just with his presence alone. Extremely rugged at times, he will be welcome addition to a ball club who wants somebody to climb over backs and knock people down for rebounds.
  
• 12. PABLO CANONEO, 5-8, guard: A back-up point who can provide quality minutes whenever the starter steps out for a breather. Has a dependable outside shot, but possesses little of the flamboyance teams looked for in a court-general.
  

The remaining hopefuls - Manuel Ortega of St. Louis University, Nathaniel Montoya of University of Asssumption and Dave Planas of University of Manila - complete this year's lean draft. Good luck, guys! -TITO TALAO