Andy Jao

Andrew H. Jao Jr. (born September 23, 1953) is a Filipino basketball executive and color commentator.^[1][2]

Andy Jao
Commissioner of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Basketball
In office 2016–2017
Preceded by	Bai Cristobal
Succeeded by	Bai Cristobal
Commissioner of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines Basketball
In office 2014–2015
Preceded by	Chito Loyzaga
Succeeded by	Rebo Saguisag
In office 2011–2012
Preceded by	Ato Badolato
Succeeded by	Ato Badolato
8th Commissioner of the Philippine Basketball League
In office 1989–1991
Preceded by	Moying Martelino
Succeeded by	Ogie Narvasa
Personal details
Born	Andrew H. Jao, Jr. (1953-09-28) September 28, 1953 (age 71) Philippines
Alma mater	De La Salle University
Occupation	Sports commentator and executive
Basketball career
Career history
As a coach:
1978–1980	U/Tex Wranglers (assistant)
1981–1982	San Miguel Beermen (assistant)
2000–2006	Red Bull Barako (assistant)
Career highlights
As assistant coach: 6× PBA champion (1978 Open, 1980 Open, 1982 Invitational, 2001 Commissioner's, 2002 Commissioner's, 2005–06 Fiesta) As executive: PBA champion (2012 Governors) 2x MICAA Champion (1977, 1978)

Early life

Jao studied at the De La Salle University since elementary until college. He was a college buddy of Tommy Manotoc.^[1]

Career

Coaching and executive

Jao started in 1978 in Solidmills (a team in MICAA) as its assistant manager. He also worked as assistant coach under Manotoc in U/Tex Wranglers and San Miguel Beermen. In the two-year existence of Manila Beer Brewmasters, he served as their manager and team scout. He also served as a consultant and assistant coach in Barako Bull Energizers from the start of the team until 2009, and the manager from 2009 until team disbandment.^[3] He also served as team consultant for Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (also the alternate governor and general manager until 2013),^[4] TNT Tropang Giga (with Norman Black as head coach), Meralco Bolts, Philippine national team, Ateneo and San Beda.^[5][6]

League commissioner

In mid 80s, Jao served as PBA's league Treasurer. He served as the PBL commissioner from 1989 to 1990.^[4] He served twice as UAAP Basketball Commissioner in 2011 and in 2014.^[4][7] He served as NCAA commissioner in 2016.^[5][8][9]

Panel

He started as a color commentator on PBA on Vintage Sports in 1982 until 1999. Then, he returned in 2009 in PBA coverages.^[5]

He was nicknamed "Dr. J" by Joe Cantada.^[5]

Awards

Jao was inducted in the DLSAA Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.^[1][5]