Name: | Jeffrey Cariaso |
Jersey Number: | 22 |
Team: | Alaska |
Birthdate: | 1972-09-12 |
Birthplace: | San Francisco, California, USA |
Height: | 6'2" |
Weight: | 180 lbs. |
Position: | Guard |
Draft(Year): | 6th overall by Alaska (1995) |
College/University: | Sonoma State University |
Monicker/Nick: | The Jet |
He was first drafted by the Alaska Aces (then known as the Alaska Milkmen) during
the 1995 PBA Draft as the sixth overall. During his rookie
year, he won the Rookie of the Year Award. And in
only his second year in the league, he achieved a rare grand slam with the Alaska Aces where he was instrumental in that majestic
championship run.
He was then traded to the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters
(then known as the Mobiline Phone Pals) where he was a primary offensive
threat for the team. After his tenure with Talk 'N Text, he was again
sent to the expansion team Tanduay Rhum Masters. He bannered the team alongside
Sonny Alvarado and Rudy Hatfield. After Tanduay folded in 2001,
he was then picked by the Coca-Cola Tigers, and in the process achieved another
championship which he last tasted with Talk 'N Text.
Jeff is the last and only active player remaining on that Alaska
Grand Slam team of 1996.