2008 PBA Fiesta Conference


The 2008 Philippine Basketball Association Fiesta Conference, also known as the 2008 Smart PBA Fiesta Conference for sponsorship reasons, was the last conference of the 2007-08 PBA season. The tournament began on March 29 with a game between the Coca-Cola Tigers and the Talk 'N Text Phone Pals at Panabo, Davao del Norte. Opening ceremonies were held the day after at the Araneta Coliseum.
All ten teams are permitted to acquire one non-Filipino of unlimited height as reinforcement. Furthermore, the two worst performers in the elimination round of the previous conference, will also be able to acquire another import but with a height limit of.

Tournament format

Team standings

Schedule

Win
Loss
OT win
OT loss

Bracket

Wildcard phase

Quarterfinals

Barangay Ginebra - Sta. Lucia series

Coca-Cola - Magnolia series

Semifinals

Air21 - Magnolia series

Red Bull - Barangay Ginebra series

Third place playoff

Finals

Awards

The following is the list of imports, which had played for their respective teams at least once, with the returning imports in italics. Highlighted are the imports who stayed with their respective teams for the whole conference.
#NameTeamDebuted
1 Calvin CageCoca-Cola TigersMarch 29 vs. Talk 'N Text
2 Jason DixonCoca-Cola TigersMarch 29 vs. Talk 'N Text
3 Aaron McGheeTalk 'N Text Phone PalsMarch 29 vs. Coca-Cola
4 Steve ThomasAir21 ExpressMarch 30 vs. Welcoat
5 Jason KeepWelcoat DragonsMarch 30 vs. Air21
6 Cory SanteeWelcoat DragonsMarch 30 vs. Air21
7 Adam ParadaRed Bull BarakoMarch 30 vs. Brgy. Ginebra
8 Rahshon TurnerBarangay Ginebra KingsMarch 30 vs. Red Bull
9 Wesley WilsonSta. Lucia RealtorsApril 2 vs. Alaska
10 Randy HolcombAlaska AcesApril 2 vs. Sta. Lucia
11 Darius RicePurefoods Tender Juicy GiantsApril 2 vs. Magnolia
12 Jameel WatkinsMagnolia Beverage MastersApril 2 vs. Purefoods
13 Marquis GainousWelcoat DragonsApril 9 vs. Coca-Cola
14 Ernest BrownBarangay Ginebra KingsApril 12 vs. Sta. Lucia
15 George Gervin, Jr.Coca-Cola TigersApril 13 vs. Air21
16 Chris AlexanderBarangay Ginebra KingsMay 2 vs. Purefoods
17 Reda RhalimiPurefoods Tender Juicy GiantsMay 10 vs. Alaska
18 Donald CopelandCoca-Cola TigersMay 23 vs. Red Bull
19 Jamar BrownSta. Lucia RealtorsJune 1 vs. Air21
20 Lee Benson, Jr.Sta. Lucia RealtorsJune 13 vs. Magnolia
21 Amal McCaskillMagnolia Beverage MastersJune 13 vs. Sta. Lucia
22 Terrence LeatherTalk 'N Text Phone PalsJune 13 vs. Air21
23 Alex ComptonWelcoat DragonsJune 18 vs. Air21
24 Brandon DeanCoca-Cola TigersJuly 13 vs. Magnolia