Ilad played for the De La Salle Green Archers. In 2007, He was one of the members of the team which won the title against the UE Red Warriors who finished 14–0 in the elimination round gaining an outright finals berth in a sweep 2-0. On that last game where the Red Warriors were gunning for a 14–0 sweep, Ilad, who was on the bench, punched UE's Mark Fampulme on the back of the head. Ilad was then issued a disqualifying foul, and the University Athletic Association of the Philippines suspended Ilad for five games; as the Green Archers could only play five games or less, Ilad was effectively suspended for the rest of the season, including La Salle's finals rematch vs. UE.[2]
Professional career
PBA
In the 2011 PBA draft, he was drafted 16th overall by the Llamados. However, he was traded to the Clickers for Mark Barroca.
However, in the middle of the 2018 Datu Cup, Ilad was waived by the Voyagers, but was picked up by the Cebu City Sharks.
In February 2024, Ilad is one of the 47 players banned by the MPBL for alleged involvement in game fixing.[4]
Personal life
After leaving Cebuana Lhuillier, Ilad worked in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates for a year. While in the UAE, he participated in local basketball leagues.[3]
