Patrick Roy Fran (born 1973) is a former Filipino basketball player and coach.

Career

Playing

A homegrown from Ormoc, Fran played for UST Growling Tigers under Aric del Rosario, and won a

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with the team. In 1996, Fran was drafted by Purefoods TJ Hotdogs, but was left unsigned and signed by Norman Black-coached Mobiline Phone Pals. While in the team, he won awards such as PBA All-Defensive Team in 1998, 2001, and 2003, PBA Most Improved Player Award in 1998, and Samboy Lim PBA Sportsmanship Award in 2003. He also won a championship in 2003, when the team was named Talk 'N Text. In 2005, he was traded to Air21 Express. He returned to Talk 'N Text in 2007, and reached finals. He retired in 2008.

Coaching

Fran served as an assistant coach for Meralco Bolts since its inaugural season until 2023. He also served as an assistant coach in UST from 2016 until 2017.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Fran, Patrick TNT Tropang 5G players Barako Bull Energy players UST Growling Tigers basketball players University of Santo Tomas alumni 1973 births Living people