The 1997 San Miguel Beermen season was the 23rd season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
Draft pick Round Pick Player College211 Ronilo Padilla University of Cebu
Notable dates February 21: Former national team coach Ron Jacobs ushered his comeback in local basketball in the Beermen's 70-66 victory over Purefoods Corned Beef Cowboys, which also had a new head coach Eric Altamirano in both teams' first game of the season.
July 22: San Miguel completed the semifinal cast in the Commissioner's Cup with an 87-79 win over Mobiline Cellulars, who were hoping to gain a tie and a playoff.
September 21: Former Houston Rocket Larry Robinson debut with 33 points in San Miguel's 76-68 win over defending champion Alaska Milkmen.
Awards Jeff Ward was voted the Commissioner's Cup Best Import. Larry Robinson was voted the Governor's Cup Best Import.
Roster
Team Manager: Nazario Avendaño
Transactions Additions Player Signed Former team Arnold Gamboa Off-season Sta. Lucia Realtors Edward Naron Rookie pick by Gordon's Gin Off-season N/A Olsen Racela Off-season Purefoods Siot Tanquingcen Off-season Sunkist
Recruited imports TournamentNameNumberPositionUniversity/CollegeDurationCommissioner's CupJeff Ward 21 ForwardTiffin University June 14 to August 26Governors' CupLarry Robinson 20 GuardCentenary College September 21 to December 5
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