Dylan Ababou

Professional career

Ababou was selected 10th overall in the 2011 PBA draft by the Barako Bull Energy. In his debut, he scored 20 points on 8-of-13 shooting, leading the Energy to an 88–75 win over the Barangay Ginebra Kings. He became a starter and helped the team reach the quarterfinals, where they were eliminated by the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters, who held a twice-to-beat advantage. He was later traded to the Barangay Ginebra Kings in a multi-team deal involving Kerby Raymundo, JC Intal, Ronald Tubid, and Reil Cervantes.

Barangay Ginebra Kings (2012–15)

During the 2012 All-Star Weekend, Ababou and James Yap of the Veterans team each scored 44 points in the Rookies/Sophomores/Juniors vs Veterans Game, breaking Samboy Lim's record for most points in an All-Star game; the record was later broken by Terrence Romeo in 2018. He helped Ginebra reach the Finals berth playoff in the 2012 Governors' Cup and was named to the All-Rookie Team at season's end. Early in his second season, he tore his ACL and was sidelined for ten months.

A trade sending him to Barako Bull for a 2013 first-round pick was altered, with Rico Maierhofer and Willy Wilson sent instead. He returned with 16 points in 17 minutes in a win over the San Mig Coffee Mixers. In March 2015, Ababou and James Forrester were traded to Barako Bull for a first-round draft pick, the first trade under new Ginebra head coach Frankie Lim. He helped Barako Bull reach the 2015 Governors' Cup quarterfinals.

Constant trades (2016–17)

On October 8, 2015, he was traded to the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters for a 2016 second-round pick. On November 14, 2016, he was sent to the Blackwater Elite for Frank Golla. In 2017, he was traded to the GlobalPort Batang Pier for KG Canaleta, debuting with 17 points in a loss to Ginebra. Later that year, a three-team trade moved him to the Phoenix Fuel Masters.

Kia Picanto / Columbian Dyip (2017–18)

After failing to secure a new contract with Phoenix, he became a free agent. He signed a one-conference deal with the Kia Picanto but was left off the roster before the 2019 season.

International career

In 2004, Ababou played for the RP Youth Team at the Southeast Asia Junior Basketball Championship and the ABC Junior Men's Championship. After his collegiate career ended, he joined the Smart Gilas national team alongside Chris Tiu, JVee Casio, Mac Baracael, and Mark Barroca. His playing time was limited, and the arrivals of Marcio Lassiter and Chris Lutz further reduced his minutes.

Did You Know?

• Ababou won the UAAP Sixth Man of the Year award in 2006.
• He leads Bible studies with other PBA players.
• In 2022, he moved to California to join his family.