The 1996 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) rookie draft was an event at which teams drafted players from the amateur ranks. The annual rookie draft was held on January 21 at the New World Hotel in Makati. It was the last draft held in a hotel, as the draft venues were held inside shopping malls.

Round 1

Round 2

Round 3

Round 4

Round 5

Undrafted players

Draftee's name followed by college. All undrafted players become rookie free agents.