Eliud Poligrates
Eliud G. Poligrates (born November 29, 1987), also known as Eloy Poligrates, is a Filipino former professional basketball player. He played three years of college basketball for Southwestern University, which ended with his lifetime ban from the CESAFI due to moonlighting in another league. He then played in Liga Pilipinas and the PBA D-League before he was drafted by the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters in the 2013 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) draft. He later played for PBA teams Air21 Express and Kia Carnival. Poligrates found success in his return to the PBA D-League, winning the 2015 Foundation Cup championship with the Cafe France Bakers and the 2019 Foundation Cup Most Valuable Player (MVP) award with Marinerong Pilipino. He also holds the record for the most points scored in a single PBA D-League game, with 67.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 29, 1987 Poro, Cebu, Philippines |
| Nationality | Filipino |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Southwestern University |
| PBA draft | 2013: 3rd round, 27th overall pick |
| Selected by the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters | |
| Playing career | 2009–present |
| Position | Point guard |
| Career history | |
| 2009 | MLKP-Cebu Niños |
| 2010 | Mandaue-Cebu Landmasters |
| 2011 | Misamis Oriental Meteors |
| 2013 | Cagayan Rising Suns |
| 2013–2014 | Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters |
| 2014 | Air21 Express |
| 2014–2015 | Kia Carnival |
| 2015 | Euro-Med Laboratories |
| 2015 | Cafe France Bakers |
| 2019 | Cebu Sharks |
| 2019 | Marinerong Pilipino Skippers |
| 2019 | Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc. |
| 2020 | Rizal Golden Coolers |
| 2021 | ALZA-Alayon Zamboanga del Sur |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Poligrates also had stints in the Pilipinas Commercial Basketball League (PCBL), Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL), and the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup.