Andy Jao

Andrew "Andy" H. Jao Jr. (born September 23, 1953) is a Filipino basketball executive and color commentator.

Early life
Jao studied at the De La Salle University since elementary until college. He was a college buddy of Tommy Manotoc.

Coaching and executive
Jao started in 1978 in Solidmills (a team in MICAA) as its assistant manager. He also worked as assistant coach under Manotoc in U/Tex Wranglers and San Miguel Beermen. In the two-year existence of Manila Beer Brewmasters, he served as their manager and team scout. He also served as a consultant and assistant coach in Barako Bull Energizers from the start of the team until 2009, and the manager from 2009 until team disbandment. He also served as team consultant for Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (also the alternate governor and general manager until 2013), TNT Tropang Giga (with Norman Black as head coach), Meralco Bolts, Philippine national team, Ateneo and San Beda.

League commissioner
In mid 80s, Jao served as PBA's league Treasurer. He served as the PBL commissioner from 1989 to 1990. He served twice as UAAP Basketball Commissioner in 2011 and in 2014. He served as NCAA commissioner in 2016.

Panel
He started as a color commentator on PBA on Vintage Sports in 1982 until 1999. Then, he returned in 2009 in PBA coverages.

He was nicknamed "Dr. J" by Joe Cantada.

Awards
Jao was inducted in the DLSAA Sports Hall of Fame in 2009.