Jared Dillinger

Jared Ryan B. Dillinger (born January 6, 1984) is a Filipino-American former professional basketball player. He played for three teams during his career in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Dillinger is the second pick overall in the 2008 draft class. He was a very versatile player that can play the 2, 3, and occasionally the 4 position. In his rookie year, he was included in the RP Training Pool under coach Yeng Guiao.

Early career Jared Ryan Dillinger was born on January 6, 1984, in Rapid City, South Dakota, to a Filipina mother and American father. He originally played for the U.S. Air Force Academy, then transferred to Hawaii, and was a starter on his last year. Dillinger averaged 31 minutes, 9.7 points, and 2 assists. He shot 38.3 percent from the 3-point line as a senior.

He first played for the Pampanga Buddies in the Liga Pilipinas to meet the requirements of the PBA which was to play 25 amateur games before entering the PBA draft. He soon got drafted by Talk’N’Text and was a part of the dynasty where he won 5 championships in a span in 4 years.

Professional career Dillinger was drafted second overall by the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters in the 2008 PBA draft.

In June 2013, in the middle of the 2013 PBA Commissioner's Cup, Dillinger was traded to sister team Meralco Bolts in a three-team trade that also involved Barako Bull Energy. He signed with Barangay Ginebra in 2019 as a free agent, breaking the "gentelman's agreement" between him and his previous team Meralco Bolts.

His last team was Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and last played for them at the 2023 PBA On Tour.

On July 3, 2025, it was announced that Dillinger has retired to focus on business. He confirmed his retirement in January 2026.

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Television career In December 2023, Dillinger was one of three co-hosts of CNN Philippines' business and gaming program, The Future. He is also the co-host of "Let it Fly" podcast and also works with a Philippines-based cryptocurrency wallet where he educates people on emerging technologies.