Freddie Hubalde

Who is Freddie Hubalde?

Alfredo Hubalde, also known as Freddie Hubalde, is a former Filipino professional basketball player. Hubalde played college ball for the Mapúa Institute of Technology, before eventually moving on to play professional basketball in the Philippine Basketball Association. He also has the distinction of being one of the few NCAA high school players playing for the senior team during his stay with Mapua.

Hubalde is a former Most Valuable Player awardee of the PBA. He played small forward for the Crispa Redmanizers, the Tanduay Rhum Makers, Purefoods, Formula Shell, and finally Añejo Rhum. Hubalde was a low key but reliable offensive player who could turn the game around with his deadly shooting both from the perimeter and, in his later years, from three-point range. He became famous for his off-the-glass jumpers and tight undergoal stabs. On defense, he utilized his patented "back tap" when stripping the player he is guarding of possession. In 2000, he was named a member of the PBA's 25 Greatest Players.