# Don Dulay > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Don_Dulay > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Don_Dulay.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Dulay > Source revision: 1355006478 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|Filipino basketball player}} {{Philippine name|Merza|Dulay}} {{Infobox basketball biography | image = | caption = | league = | height_ft = 5 | height_in = 8 | weight_lb = 150 | team = | number = | position = | nationality = Filipino / American | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1980|10|17}} | birth_place = [Los Angeles, California](/source/Los_Angeles%2C_California), U.S. | draft_year_pba = 2006 | draft_pba = Undrafted | college = [El Camino College](/source/El_Camino_College) | career_start = 2007 | career_end = 2013 | career_position = [Point guard](/source/Point_guard) | coach_start = 2017 | team1 = [Rain or Shine Elasto Painters](/source/Rain_or_Shine_Elasto_Painters) | years1 = 2007–2010 | team2 = [Alaska Aces](/source/Alaska_Aces_(PBA)) | years2 = 2011 | team3 = [Singapore Slingers](/source/Singapore_Slingers) | years3 = 2012–2013 | cteam1 = [Rain or Shine Elasto Painters](/source/Rain_or_Shine_Elasto_Painters) (assistant) | cyears1 = 2017–2018 | cteam2 = [Davao Occidental Tigers](/source/Davao_Occidental_Tigers) | cyears2 = 2018–2021 | cteam3 = [Makati OKBet Kings](/source/Makati_OKBet_Kings) | cyears3 = 2023 | cteam4 = [Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards / Capitals](/source/Nueva_Ecija_Rice_Vanguards) | cyears4 = 2024–2025 | highlights = * [MPBL champion](/source/Maharlika_Pilipinas_Basketball_League) ([2021 Lakan](/source/2021_MPBL_finals)) | high_school = [Carson](/source/Carson_High_School_(Carson%2C_California)) ([Carson, California](/source/Carson%2C_California)) }} '''Donald Isidro Merza Dulay'''{{Cite web|url=https://www.californiabirthindex.org/birth/donald_isidro_dulay_born_1980_14402524|title=Donald Isidro Dulay was born on October 17, 1980 in Los Angeles County, California|website=californiabirthindex.org|publisher=[California Birth Index](/source/California_Birth_Index)|access-date=May 25, 2020}} (born October 17, 1980, in [Los Angeles, California](/source/Los_Angeles%2C_California)) is a [Filipino-American](/source/Filipino-American) former professional [basketball](/source/basketball) player. He is the former coach of the [Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards](/source/Nueva_Ecija_Rice_Vanguards) franchise of the [Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League](/source/Maharlika_Pilipinas_Basketball_League) (MPBL) and the [Pilipinas Super League](/source/Pilipinas_Super_League) (PSL). He was an undrafted player but was later signed by [Rain or Shine](/source/Rain_or_Shine_Elasto_Painters) in [2007](/source/2007-08_PBA_season). He is also given the moniker "Double D" because of the D's in his first name and surname. ==Professional career== Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Dulay was raised by Isidro and Filomena Dulay, who are both full-blooded Filipinos.{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Tiebreaker |date=2020-01-30 |title=LA-born coach Don Dulay wears Kobe Bryant jersey during Davao Occi game |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/la-born-don-dulay-wears-kobe-bryant-jersey-davao-occi-game/177255 |access-date=2026-05-19 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Henson |first=Joaquin M. |author-link=Joaquin Henson |date=October 25, 2007 |title=Maximum tolerance |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2007/10/25/23423/maximum-tolerance |access-date=2026-05-19 |website=Philstar.com}} He played basketball at [Carson High School](/source/Carson_High_School_(Carson%2C_California)) alongside [Mike Cortez](/source/Mike_Cortez) and [Tony dela Cruz](/source/Tony_dela_Cruz).{{Cite web |date=June 15, 2025 |title=N Ecija's 'equal opportunity' system leads to one-sided dominance of MPBL |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/mpbl/nueva-ecija-s-equal-opportunity-system-under-coach-don-dulay-a800-20250615 |access-date=2026-05-19 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} He then moved to the Philippines to pursue a basketball career. Playing guard at 5’8″, he first declared for the [PBA draft](/source/Philippine_Basketball_Association_draft) in [2005](/source/2005_PBA_draft), but then withdrew his application.{{Cite news |last=Orellana |first=Joel |date=August 12, 2005 |title=PBA scraps 4 draft applicants for failing to attend camp |url=https://books.google.com.ph/books?id=WbljAAAAIBAJ&lpg=PA12&dq=don%20dulay%20basketball&pg=PA12#v=onepage&q=don%20dulay%20basketball&f=false |access-date=May 19, 2026 |work=[The Manila Times](/source/The_Manila_Times)}}{{Cite web |last=Henson |first=Joaquin M. |author-link=Joaquin Henson |date=August 14, 2005 |title=It’s Washington at No. 1 for sure |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2005/08/14/291425/it146s-washington-no-1-sure |access-date=2026-05-19 |website=Philstar.com}} He then played for Cebuana Lhuillier and [Welcoat Dragons](/source/Welcoat_Dragons) in the [Philippine Basketball League](/source/Philippine_Basketball_League) (PBL) before declaring for the [2006 PBA draft](/source/2006_PBA_draft).{{Cite web |date=July 8, 2006 |title=Santos, Sagad dumagdag sa PBA draft applicants |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2006/07/08/346264/santos-sagad-dumagdag-sa-pba-draft-applicants |access-date=2026-05-19 |website=Philstar.com}} Although no team drafted him, he was signed by the [Welcoat Dragons](/source/Rain_or_Shine_Elasto_Painters) as a free agent during the [2007–08 PBA season](/source/2007%E2%80%9308_PBA_season).{{cite news |last=Leongson |first=Randolph B. |title=Arwind or Kelly as No. 1 pick? See redraft of 2006 PBA rookie class |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/arwind-santos-or-kelly-williams-see-redraft-of-2006-rookie-class-a2437-20200520-lfrm |work=Sports Interactive Network |date=May 20, 2020 |access-date=November 18, 2021}}{{Cite web |date=2007-10-01 |title=Dragons battle-ready; Giants eye Cablay |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2007/10/01/17710/dragons-battle-ready-giants-eye-cablay |access-date=2026-05-19 |website=www.philstar.com |language=en-US}} In 2009, he contributed to Rain or Shine making its first PBA playoffs appearance and participated in the Three-Point Shootout during [All-Star Week](/source/2009_PBA_All-Star_Week).{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2009-01-09 |title=PBA champ Sta. Lucia ends Rain or Shine's season |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/sports/content/143487/pba-champ-sta-lucia-ends-rain-or-shine-s-season/story/ |access-date=2026-05-19 |website=GMA News Online |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Castillo |first=Grace |date=2009-04-25 |title=Coach unhappy despite Team Philippines’ win |url=https://www.arabnews.com/node/323571 |access-date=2026-05-19 |website=Arab News |language=en}} In 2010, Rain or Shine released him.{{Cite web |last=Cadayona |first=Russell |date=September 1, 2010 |title=Rain or Shine 'di pakakawalan si Reyes |url=https://www.philstar.com/palaro/2010/09/01/607567/rain-or-shine-di-pakakawalan-si-reyes |access-date=2026-05-19 |website=Philstar.com}} He then played for the [Alaska Aces](/source/Alaska_Aces_(PBA)) and the [Singapore Slingers](/source/Singapore_Slingers) in the ABL.{{Cite web |last=Leyba |first=Olmin |date=February 3, 2012 |title=Dulay sparks Slingers romp over Beermen |url=https://www.philstar.com/sports/2012/02/03/773559/dulay-sparks-slingers-romp-over-beermen |access-date=2026-05-19 |website=Philstar.com}} == Coaching career == Dulay started as an assistant coach with Rain or Shine.{{Cite web |last=Valencia |first=Justin |date=2021-03-24 |title=Don Dulay almost played for Chris Gavina, ends up as MPBL champion coach |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/don-dulay-almost-played-for-valenzuela-ends-up-as-mpbl-champion-coach/204254 |access-date=2026-05-19 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} In 2018, he became the head coach of the [Davao Occidental Tigers](/source/Davao_Occidental_Tigers) of the MPBL.{{Cite web |last=Saberon-Abalayan |first=Marianne L. |last2=Morrell |first2=Adam B. |date=2018-08-28 |title='Win at all cost' |url=https://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/sports/win-at-all-cost |access-date=2026-05-19 |website=SunStar Publishing Inc. |language=en}} In 2019, they made the finals, but lost to the [San Juan Knights](/source/San_Juan_Knights).{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=2019-04-25 |title=Davaoeño Jhonard Clarito lifts San Juan Knights to MPBL National Championship |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/davaoeno-jhonard-clarito-lifts-san-juan-knights-to-mpbl-national-championship/147664 |access-date=2026-05-19 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} In 2020, he got to coach the South All-Stars during the [All-Star Game](/source/2020_MPBL_All-Star_Game).{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Tiebreaker |date=2020-02-05 |title=Mark Yee headlines South, Jai Reyes spearheads North in MPBL Lakan All-Star Game |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/mark-yee-leads-south-jai-reyes-spearheads-north-in-mpbl-lakan-all-star-game/177798 |access-date=2026-05-19 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} They advanced to the finals once again, and this time beat San Juan for the championship. He then left the team to return to the US.{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Matthew |date=2021-09-21 |title=Davao Occidental, Don Dulay part ways ahead of Filbasket |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/davao-occidental-don-dulay-part-ways-ahead-of-filbasket/220029 |access-date=2026-05-19 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} In 2023, Dulay returned to coaching with the [Makati OKBet Kings](/source/Makati_OKBet_Kings).{{Cite web |last=Castillo |first=Musong R. |date=2023-02-18 |title=Fifth MPBL season draws 30 teams |url=https://sports.inquirer.net/497392/fifth-mpbl-season-draws-30-teams |access-date=2026-05-19 |website=INQUIRER.net |language=en}} In 2024, he then coached the [Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards](/source/Nueva_Ecija_Rice_Vanguards).{{Cite web |last=Fastbreak |date=2024-02-28 |title=Don Dulay takes over as Nueva Ecija's head coach |url=https://fastbreak.com.ph/don-dulay-takes-over-as-nueva-ecijas-head-coach/sports-galore/ |access-date=2026-05-19 |language=en-US}} That year, they made it to the division semifinals.{{Cite web |last=Times |first=Tiebreaker |date=2024-10-17 |title=Nueva Ecija holds off Pasay, sets up MPBL North semis clash vs Pampanga |url=https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/nueva-ecija-holds-off-pasay-sets-up-mpbl-north-semis-clash-vs-pampanga/316816 |access-date=2026-05-19 |website=Tiebreaker Times |language=en-US}} In 2025, they started the season 15–0. However, in the playoffs, they lost to the [Pangasinan Heatwaves](/source/Pangasinan_Heatwaves) in the playoffs.{{Cite web |date=October 28, 2025 |title=Gabo's winner for Pangasinan knocks N Ecija out of MPBL playoffs |url=https://www.spin.ph/basketball/mpbl/pangasinan-heatwaves-ousts-nueva-ecija-out-of-mpbl-playoffs-a1373-20251028 |access-date=2026-05-19 |website=Spin.ph |language=en}} ==PBA career statistics== {{PBA player statistics legend}} {{Cite web |title=Donald Dulay Player Profile - PBA-Online.net |url=http://www.pba-online.net/profile/Donald-Dulay/30 |website=PBA-Online.net|url-status=usurped |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170404203551/http://www.pba-online.net/profile/Donald-Dulay/30 |archive-date=April 4, 2017 }} ===Season-by-season averages=== {{PBA player statistics start}} |- | align=left| {{pbay|2007}} | align=left| [Welcoat](/source/2007%E2%80%9308_Welcoat_Dragons_season) | 33 || 13.9 || .321 || .256 || .583 || 1.2 || '''2.0''' || '''.3''' || .0 || 3.8 |- | align=left| {{pbay|2008}} | align=left| [Rain or Shine](/source/2008%E2%80%9309_Rain_or_Shine_Elasto_Painters_season) | '''40''' || '''14.7''' || .333 || .328 || .656 || '''1.4''' || 1.6 || .2 || .0 || 4.4 |- | align=left| {{pbay|2009}} | align=left| [Rain or Shine](/source/2009%E2%80%9310_Rain_or_Shine_Elasto_Painters_season) | 16 || 10.1 || '''.403''' || '''.350''' || '''.733''' || '''1.4''' || 1.3 || .2 || .0 || '''4.7''' |- | align=left| {{pbay|2010}} | align=left| [Alaska](/source/2010%E2%80%9311_Alaska_Aces_season) | 3 || 5.7 || .000 || .000 || — || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 || .0 |-class=sortbottom | align=center colspan=2 | Career | 92 || 13.3 || .335 || .305 || .639 || 1.3 || 1.6 || .2 || .0 || 4.1 {{end}} == References == {{reflist}} ==External links== *[https://web.archive.org/web/20080409153232/http://www.pba.ph/component/option,com_comprofiler/task,userProfile/user,168/Itemid,1/ Player Profile] *[http://www.asia-basket.com/player.asp?Cntry=PHI&PlayerID=119883 Asia-Basket Profile] {{Davao Occidental Tigers 2021 MPBL Lakan Cup Champions}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Dulay, Don}} Category:1980 births Category:Living people Category:Alaska Aces (PBA) players Category:American people of Filipino descent Category:Sportspeople of Filipino descent Category:Basketball players from Los Angeles Category:Filipino expatriate basketball people in Singapore Category:Filipino men's basketball players Category:Point guards Category:Rain or Shine Elasto Painters players Category:Singapore Slingers players Category:Rain or Shine Elasto Painters coaches Category:Filipino men's basketball coaches Category:American men's basketball players Category:21st-century Filipino sportsmen Category:MPBL coaches --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Don Dulay](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Dulay) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Dulay?action=history)). 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