Christian Standhardinger has Spoken About his PBA Rookie Draft Status

I am officially under contract in Hong Kong - Christian Standhardinger

But I'll see you all on draft day

Photo from Christian Standhardinger official Facebook Page. 

Christian Standhardinger has been making waves in the Philippines even if he is not literally in the country. The top prospect was not at the PBA Rookie Draft Combine yesterday and today. It got PBA teams and fans concerned.  A lot of questions around his intentions and eligibility especially after news about his disqualification surfaced.

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Christian Standhardinger, the 28-year-old Filipino German is the consensus number 1 pick in this year PBA draft and even got SMB scrambling to make trade proposals in order to grab the service of the big man.

Finally, Christian has spoken and has cleared the clouds about his real intention.

Hi guys,

Everything is good! It is understood that I am officially under contract in Hong Kong, so I could not be at the PBA Draft Combine.

— Chris Standhardinger (@CStandhardinger) October 23, 2017

Christian speaking in his absence from the recent PBA Draft Combine at the Gatorade Center in Mandaluyong.  He is the only rookie absent.

Christian also made it clear that they have advised the PBA and will certainly be present during the PBA draft day ceremony.

My agent has already informed PBA officials in advance.

Looking forward to seeing you all at Draft Day!

— Chris Standhardinger (@CStandhardinger) October 23, 2017