# Dave Ildefonso

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Filipino basketball player

In this [Filipino name](/source/Filipino_name), the [middle name](/source/Middle_name) or maternal  [family name](/source/Surname) is *Geroy* and the surname or paternal family name is *Ildefonso*.

Dave Ildefonso No. 1 – Abra Weavers Position Shooting guard / small forward League MPBL Personal information Born (2000-04-14) April 14, 2000 (age 26) Listed height 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) Listed weight 190 lb (86 kg) Career information High school Ateneo (Quezon City) College NU Ateneo PBA draft 2024: 1st round, 5th overall pick Drafted by NorthPort Batang Pier Playing career 2023–present Career history 2023–2024 Suwon KT Sonicboom 2025–present Abra Solid North Weavers Career highlights MPBL champion (2025) MPBL Most Valuable Player (2025) All-MPBL First Team (2025) MPBL All-Star (2025) UAAP champion (2022)

**Sean Dave Geroy Ildefonso** (born April 14, 2000) is a Filipino professional basketball player for the [Abra Weavers](/source/Abra_Weavers) of the [Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League](/source/Maharlika_Pilipinas_Basketball_League) (MPBL). He is the younger child of [PBA great](/source/50_Greatest_Players_in_PBA_History) [Danny Ildefonso](/source/Danny_Ildefonso), thus he is nicknamed "**Dave I**" in reference to "Danny I".[1]

Ildefonso played for the [Ateneo de Manila University](/source/Ateneo_de_Manila_University) [Blue Eaglets](/source/Ateneo_Blue_Eagles_men's_basketball) in high school before transferring to [National University](/source/National_University_(Philippines)) in 2018 to play for the [Bulldogs](/source/NU_Bulldogs_basketball). In 2020, he went back to Ateneo where we would play the rest of his collegiate career.

He then began his professional career in 2023 in the [Korean Basketball League](/source/Korean_Basketball_League) (KBL), playing for the [Suwon KT Sonicboom](/source/Suwon_KT_Sonicboom). In 2024, he was selected with the fifth overall pick by the [NorthPort Batang Pier](/source/NorthPort_Batang_Pier) in the [Philippine Basketball Association](/source/Philippine_Basketball_Association) (PBA) [season 49 draft](/source/PBA_season_49_draft). Ildefonso and NorthPort weren't able to agree on a contract, which eventually left Dave unsigned and getting picked up by the MPBL's Abra Weavers.

He also played for the [Philippines national team](/source/Philippines_men's_national_basketball_team) in international competitions at both the youth and senior level.

## High school and college career

In high school, Ildefonso was a member of the [Ateneo Blue Eaglets](/source/Ateneo_Blue_Eagles_men's_basketball), where he won the UAAP juniors championship in 2018 during [Season 80](/source/UAAP_Season_80_basketball_tournaments), defeating [National University](/source/National_University_(Philippines))'s [NU Bullpups](/source/NU_Bulldogs_basketball) in three games.[2]

Afterwards, he committed to playing for NU to begin his college career, where he joined his father, [Danny Ildefonso](/source/Danny_Ildefonso), who is NU's assistant coach.[3] Two years later, in 2020, he went back to Ateneo where he won a championship in [Season 85](/source/UAAP_Season_85_basketball_tournaments) in 2022, his final season with the Blue Eagles.[4] Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin praised Dave I for his defensive performance after the culminating game 3.[1]

## Professional career

### Suwon KT Sonicboom (2023–2024)

Before Ildefonso played his final year with Ateneo, he was contacted by teams from the [B.League](/source/B.League) and [Korean Basketball League](/source/Korean_Basketball_League) to play overseas, but he declined any interest of playing for them at the time.[5] He was ready the following year, however, as Ildefonso entered the professional level with the KBL's [Suwon KT Sonicboom](/source/Suwon_KT_Sonicboom) in 2023.[6][7] He was later replaced by Filipino-Italian [Dalph Panopio](/source/Dalph_Panopio) as the team's Asian import.[8]

### Contract issues with NorthPort Batang Pier (2024)

On July 2, 2024, Ildefonso declared for the [PBA season 49 draft](/source/PBA_season_49_draft), where he would go on to be selected by the [NorthPort Batang Pier](/source/NorthPort_Batang_Pier) with the fifth pick.[9] Despite optimism between both Ildefonso and NorthPort,[10][11] they weren't able to agree to a deal, despite being initially offered a two-year max contract by the team. NorthPort head coach [Bonnie Tan](/source/Bonnie_Tan) also denied of the possibility of the team trading him out.[12] Danny I, who became an assistant coach for the [Converge FiberXers](/source/Converge_FiberXers), commented on a Facebook discussion regarding his son's contract situation, specifically mentioning "[farm team](/source/Farm_team)" in his comments. The older Ildefonso would later be fined ₱20,000 by commissioner [Willie Marcial](/source/Willie_Marcial).[13]

### Abra Solid North Weavers (2025–present)

Ildefonso's fallout with NorthPort meant that he was left unsigned, and on February 7, 2025, he signed a deal with the [Abra Weavers](/source/Abra_Weavers) of the [Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League](/source/Maharlika_Pilipinas_Basketball_League),[14] with his contract reported to be worth ₱420,000 per month for three years.[15] Dave, in an interview with SPIN.ph, stated that he still wanted to play in the PBA, hoping that he can settle on a deal with NorthPort after his MPBL stint due to the team still having his PBA rights.[16] Ildefonso made his debut for Abra on March 9, 2025, the opening day of the 2025 MPBL season.[17]

On October 24, his PBA signing rights (now held by NorthPort's successor, [Titan Ultra Giant Risers](/source/Titan_Ultra_Giant_Risers)) were traded to the [Converge FiberXers](/source/Converge_FiberXers) in exchange for [Kobe Monje](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Kobe_Monje&action=edit&redlink=1) and Converge's second-round pick in season 51 and first-round pick in season 52.[18][19]

## Personal life

Dave is also the younger brother of Shaun Ildefonso, who previously played for the [Rain or Shine Elasto Painters](/source/Rain_or_Shine_Elasto_Painters).[9][20]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_1-1) Leongson, Randolph B. (December 22, 2022). ["Baldwin admires Dave I transformation from scorer to Ateneo's 'heart'"](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/dave-ildefonso-comes-full-circle-with-tab-baldwin-blue-eagles-a2437-20221222). *Spin.ph*. Retrieved February 25, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** Sarmenta, Yoyo (March 2, 2018). ["Ateneo outlasts NU to claim UAAP Juniors crown"](https://www.espn.ph/basketball/story/_/id/22621775/ateneo-outlasts-nu-claim-uaap-juniors-crown). *ESPN.com*. Retrieved February 25, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** Terrado, Reuben (March 9, 2018). ["Eaglets standout Dave Ildefonso moves to NU to join dad Danny I, brother Shaun"](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/uaap-men/dave-ildefonso-nu-bulldogs-uaap). *Spin.ph*. Retrieved February 25, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** Isaga, JR (January 12, 2020). ["Dave Ildefonso leaves NU to play for Ateneo"](https://www.rappler.com/sports/uaap/249117-dave-ildefonso-leaves-nu-play-ateneo/). *RAPPLER*. Retrieved February 25, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Li, Matthew (June 7, 2022). ["Despite Samsung Seoul interest, Dave Ildefonso to remain in Ateneo"](https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/despite-seoul-samsung-bleague-interest-dave-ildefonso-to-remain-in-ateneo/241931). *Tiebreaker Times*. Retrieved February 25, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Ulanday, John Bryan. ["Dave Ildefonso officially joins KBL's Suwon KT Sonicboom"](https://www.philstar.com/sports/2023/01/08/2236185/dave-ildefonso-officially-joins-kbls-suwon-kt-sonicboom). *Philstar.com*. Retrieved February 25, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** Ramos, Gerry (October 3, 2024). ["Suwon KT coach says Dave Ildefonso 'couldn't capitalize on opportunities'"](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/suwon-kt-coach-on-why-kbl-team-let-go-of-dave-ildefonso-a793-20241003). *Spin.ph*. Retrieved February 25, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Li, Matthew (June 17, 2024). ["Dalph Panopio set to replace Dave Ildefonso at Suwon KT"](https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/dalph-panopio-set-to-replace-dave-ildefonso-at-suwon-kt/305299). *Tiebreaker Times*. Retrieved September 11, 2025.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:1_9-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:1_9-1) Matel, Philip (July 2, 2024). ["Dave Ildefonso follows in father Danny's footsteps, declares for PBA draft"](https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/dave-ildefonso-declares-draft-2024/). *RAPPLER*. Retrieved February 25, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-10)** ["Picked at top five, Dave Ildefonso out to repay NorthPort's trust"](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/flattered-with-draft-result-dave-ildefonso-vows-to-repay-northport-trust-a2437-20240715). *Spin.ph*. July 15, 2024. Retrieved February 25, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-11)** Bacnis, Justine (August 14, 2024). ["NorthPort optimistic as Dave Ildefonso engages in contract talks"](https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/northport-optimistic-as-dave-ildefonso-engages-in-contract-talks/309574). *Tiebreaker Times*. Retrieved February 25, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-12)** Ramos, Gerry (August 11, 2024). ["Mystery deepens as Dave Ildefonso yet to get in touch with NorthPort"](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/rookie-dave-ildefonso-yet-to-sign-offer-from-northport-a793-20240811). *Spin.ph*. Retrieved February 25, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-13)** Bacnis, Justine (August 28, 2024). ["PBA hits Danny Ildefonso with fine for comments on son Dave's NorthPort offer"](https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/pba-hits-danny-ildefonso-with-fine-for-comments-on-son-daves-northport-offer/310631). Tiebreakter Times. Retrieved August 28, 2024.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-14)** Ganglani, Naveen (February 7, 2025). ["Dave Ildefonso Joins Abra Weavers in MPBL"](https://all-starmagazine.com/news-and-updates/dave-ildefonso-joins-abra-weavers-in-mpbl/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2hbEilVF-oxevtlIzTFYK8WLB6dHjRKsqaJ6d7cMNK9MoCeZaYaPI8xqI_aem_7niajWYJ5UkaTcV5I0SVTA). *ALL-STAR*. Retrieved February 8, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-15)** Sayson, Homer D. (February 11, 2025). ["COLUMN: Flawed PBA rookie salary scale to blame for Dave I impasse"](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/whatever-happened-to-pba-plan-to-raise-rookies-salary-cap-a2244-20250211?ref=article_tag). *Spin.ph*. Retrieved February 25, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-16)** ["Dave Ildefonso insists no grudges with NorthPort"](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/dave-ildefonso-insists-no-grudges-with-northport-a2437-20250210). *Spin.ph*. February 10, 2025. Retrieved February 25, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-17)** Times, Tiebreaker (March 9, 2025). ["MPBL: Art Dela Cruz puts on show for Ilagan Isabela as Dave Ildefonso stars in Abra's strong start"](https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/mpbl-art-dela-cruz-puts-on-show-for-ilagan-isabela-as-dave-ildefonso-stars-in-abras-strong-start/330120). *Tiebreaker Times*. Retrieved April 13, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-18)** Ballesteros, Jan (October 24, 2025). ["PBA: Converge acquires signing rights to Dave Ildefonso from Titan Ultra"](https://www.onesports.ph/pba/article/37214/converge-acquires-signing-rights-to-dave-ildefonso-from-titan-we-can-now-breathe-a-sigh-of-relief). *[One Sports](/source/One_Sports)*. Retrieved October 24, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-19)** Terrado, Reuben (October 24, 2025). ["Dave Ildefonso finally traded from Titan Ultra to Converge"](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/dave-ildefonso-finally-traded-from-titan-ultra-to-converge-a795-20251024). *SPIN.ph*. Retrieved October 24, 2025.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-20)** Ramos, Gerry (April 29, 2024). ["Shaun Ildefonso, Jhonard Clarito signed to fresh RoS two-year deals"](https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/clarito-ildefonso-given-contract-extensions-by-ros-a793-20240429). *Spin.ph*. Retrieved April 13, 2025.

## External links

- [Dave Ildefonso's FIBA profile](https://www.fiba.basketball/en/players/216467-sean-dave-ildefonso)

- [Dave Ildefonso's RealGM profile](https://basketball.realgm.com/player/Sean-Dave-Ildefonso/Summary/151474)

- [Dave Ildefonso's MPBL profile on Genius Sports](https://mpbl.web.geniussports.com/competitions/?WHurl=%2Fcompetition%2Fall%2Fperson%2F2406410)

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