The 2008 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) rookie draft was an event at which teams drafted players from the amateur ranks.

The event was held at Market!

The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters (formerly known as the Welcoat Dragons) selected Gabe Norwood of the George Mason University as the number one draft pick.

Players applied for the draft had undergone a two-day rookie camp.

*All aspirants are Filipinos until proven otherwise.