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Filipino-Italian basketball player

Dalph Adem Panopio (born June 10, 2000) is a Filipino-Italian professional basketball player for the Blackwater Bossing of the Philippine Basketball Association. He was born in Rome, Italy.

In college, Panopio played for the South Plains College Texans and Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners. In September 2025, he was selected third overall by the Blackwater Bossing in the PBA season 50 draft.

Internationally, he represents the Philippines, previously playing for the country’s national under-19 team.

Amateur and college career

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Prior to college, Panopio played for Italy’s Stella Azzurra Roma. He was part of the team that made the finals of the 2017–18 Euroleague Basketball Next Generation Tournament. For his freshman year, he played for South Plains College before committing with California State University, Bakersfield, joining the Roadrunners for the remainder of his time in the collegiate ranks.[1]

Professional career

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On June 17, 2024, Panopio signed with the Suwon KT Sonicboom of the Korean Basketball League, replacing Dave Ildefonso as the team’s Asian import.[2] However, he suffered a herniated disc injury, which led to him being released by the team on September 24.[3] He instead suited up for the Mumbai Titans in the Indian National Basketball League.[3]

Blackwater Bossing (2025–present)

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On August 26, 2025, Panopio declared for the PBA season 50 draft.[3] He was selected by the Blackwater Bossing with the third overall pick.[4][5] Five days after the draft, on September 12, he signed a three-year contract with the team.[6]

National team career

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Panopio represents the Philippines at the international level. He suited up for the country’s national under-19 team during the 2018 FIBA U18 Asian Championship and 2019 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup.[7][8] He got his first senior call-up during the 2025 SEA Games,[9] where he won the gold medal in the men’s basketball tournament.[10]

  1. ^ Leongson, Randolph B. (November 19, 2020). “Gilas Youth guard Dalph Panopio commits to Cal State Bakersfield”. SPIN.ph. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  2. ^ Li, Matthew (June 17, 2024). “Dalph Panopio set to replace Dave Ildefonso at Suwon KT”. Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  3. ^ a b c Ramos, Gerry (August 26, 2025). “Dalph Panopio officially joins 2025 PBA Rookie Draft”. SPIN.ph. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  4. ^ Villanueva, Ralph Edwin (September 11, 2025). “Dalph Panopio ready to bring overseas experience to Blackwater”. The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  5. ^ Ramos, Gerry (September 7, 2025). “Geo Chiu, Juan Gomez de Liano, Dalph Panopio go 1-2-3 in PBA draft”. SPIN.ph. Retrieved September 11, 2025.
  6. ^ Ramos, Gerry (September 12, 2025). “Blackwater extends big man David, signs top rookie Panopio”. Spin.ph. Retrieved September 12, 2025.
  7. ^ Leongson, Randolph B. (July 21, 2018). “Batang Gilas loads up frontcourt for Fiba U18 Asian Championship”. SPIN.ph. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  8. ^ Leongson, Randolph B. (June 27, 2019). “While all eyes on Gilas Youth bigs, Panopio expected to draw own attention”. SPIN.ph. Retrieved September 17, 2025.
  9. ^ Magallon, Reynald I. (December 4, 2025). “Bolick, Panopio, Chua added to Gilas SEAG team”. Manila Bulletin. Retrieved December 20, 2025.
  10. ^ Terrado, Reuben (December 19, 2025). “Malonzo comes up big as Gilas denies Thailand, retains SEAG gold”. SPIN.ph. Retrieved December 20, 2025.

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