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Jared Dillinger

b. 1984

Filipino-American basketball player

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Born 1984. Jared Dillinger is an American and Filipino basketball player.

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.

Season-by-season averages

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.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
United States Air Force Academy, University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
Awards
2010–11 PBA Philippine Cup; 2011 PBA Commissioner's Cup; 2011–12 PBA Philippine Cup; 2012–13 PBA Philippine Cup; 2019 PBA Governors' Cup Finals; 2020 PBA Philippine Cup; 2021 PBA Governors' Cup; Philippine Basketball Association
Also known as
Jared "The Daredevil" Dillinger

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Jared Dillinger?

Filipino-American basketball player

When was Jared Dillinger born?

Jared Dillinger was born on 6 January 1984 in Littleton.

What is Jared Dillinger's occupation?

Jared Dillinger is a basketball player.

What nationality is Jared Dillinger?

Jared Dillinger is American and Filipino.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jared Dillinger

· Wikidata: Q6159949

· DBpedia: Jared Dillinger

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