1993 Shell Helix Oilers season
| 1993 Shell Helix Ultra season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Rino Salazar |
| All Filipino Cup results | |
| Record | 2–8 (20%) |
| Place | 8th |
| Playoff finish | N/A |
| Commissioner's Cup results | |
| Record | 11–12 (47.8%) |
| Place | 4th |
| Playoff finish | Semifinals |
| Governor's Cup results | |
| Record | 1–9 (10%) |
| Place | 8th |
| Playoff finish | N/A |
| Shell Helix Ultra seasons | |
The 1993 Shell Helix Ultra season was the 9th season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Known as Shell Rimula-X in the All-Filipino Cup.
Off-season transactions
| TRANSACTIONS |
|---|
| Saturnino Garrido Drafted Rookie |
| Allan delos Reyes Drafted Rookie |
Summary
Before the start of the season, Shell's main man Benjie Paras wanted out of his contract and signified his intentions to join his team's arch rival Ginebra San Miguel. The Shell management declined Ginebra's offer of two trade options. Paras skip the whole All-Filipino Cup tournament as the Turbo Chargers suffered without their top center, winning only twice in 10 games in the eliminations and finish last.
Starting the Commissioner's Cup, Benjie Paras finally decided to remain with his team and played his first game in the second conference and with 7-time best import Bobby Parks back anew, Shell Helix won their first three games against 7-Up, 85-84 on opening day on June 13, [1] Ginebra on June 18, a 98-89 win, [2] and Sta.Lucia, 120-109 on June 22, [3] before losing to the Ronnie Thompkins-led Swift Mighty Meaties on June 27. The Oilers finish the eliminations tied at third with San Miguel and behind Swift and Purefoods Oodles with a 7-4 won-loss slate. In the semifinal round, Shell was in contention for one of the two finals berth when they lost their last two games, 108-110 to Swift on August 17, which beat them for the fourth time in the conference, and were booted out from the finals race by San Miguel Beermen, 82-91 on August 22.
Shell coach Rino Salazar and Team Manager Charlie Favis were able to convince Michael Morrison, who played for the team as a replacement import two years ago, to return in the Governor's Cup. After four games where Shell failed to score a single victory, Morrison was replaced and coming in was Calvin Talford, who led Shell to their only win in the Third Conference against Alaska, 113-98 on October 19.
All-Filipino Cup roster
| ROSTER | # | POS | HT | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronnie Magsanoc | 5 | Guard | 5"9' | University of the Philippines |
| Leo Isaac | 9 | Guard | 6"1' | Mapua Institute of Technology |
| Joselito Martin | 10 | Forward | 6"3' | NCBA |
| Eric Altamirano | 11 | Guard | 5"11' | University of the Philippines |
| Romeo Dela Rosa | 12 | Forward | 6"3' | South Western University |
| Ricardo Relosa | 15 | Forward-Center | 6"3' | Mapua (Juniors) |
| Allan Delos Reyes | 16 | Forward | 6"2' | San Sebastian College |
| Joey Loyzaga | 17 | Guard | 6"1' | San Beda College |
| Anthony Poblador played 3 games | 20 | Center | 6"6' | De La Salle University |
| Saturnino Garrido | 21 | Guard | 5"11' | San Sebastian College |
| Rey Cuenco | 25 & 18 | Center-Forward | 6"5' | Gregorio Araneta University |
| Romulo Orillosa | 28 | Forward | 6"2' | Adamson University |
| Joselito Escobar | 32 | Center-Forward | 6"5' | University of the East |
Commissioner's Cup roster
| ROSTER | # | POS | HT | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peter Aguilar Free agent signed, release by Sta.Lucia | 4 | Center-Forward | 6"6' | Trinity College |
| Ronnie Magsanoc | 5 | Guard | 5"9' | University of the Philippines |
| Leo Isaac | 9 | Guard | 6"1' | Mapua Institute of Technology |
| Joselito Martin | 10 | Forward | 6"3' | NCBA |
| Eric Altamirano | 11 | Guard | 5"11' | University of the Philippines |
| Romeo Dela Rosa | 12 | Forward | 6"3' | South Western University |
| Benjie Paras | 14 | Center | 6"5' | University of the Philippines |
| Ricardo Relosa | 15 | Forward-Center | 6"3' | Mapua (Juniors) |
| Allan Delos Reyes | 16 | Forward | 6"2' | San Sebastian College |
| Joey Loyzaga | 17 | Guard | 6"1' | San Beda College |
| Rey Cuenco | 18 | Center-Forward | 6"5' | Gregorio Araneta University |
| Saturnino Garrido | 21 | Guard | 5"11' | San Sebastian College |
| Bobby Parks Import | 22 | Forward | 6"3' | Memphis State University |
| Romulo Orillosa | 28 | Forward | 6"2' | Adamson University |
| Joselito Escobar | 32 | Center-Forward | 6"5' | University of the East |
Governor's Cup roster
| ROSTER | # | POS | HT | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronnie Magsanoc | 5 | Guard | 5"9' | University of the Philippines |
| Onchie Dela Cruz Free agent signed | 8 | Guard | 5"11' | Philippine Christian University |
| Leo Isaac | 9 | Guard | 6"1' | Mapua Institute of Technology |
| Joselito Martin | 10 | Forward | 6"3' | NCBA |
| Romeo Dela Rosa | 12 | Forward | 6"3' | South Western University |
| Benjie Paras | 14 | Center | 6"5' | University of the Philippines |
| Ricardo Relosa | 15 | Forward-Center | 6"3' | Mapua (Juniors) |
| Allan Delos Reyes | 16 | Forward | 6"2' | San Sebastian College |
| Joey Loyzaga | 17 | Guard | 6"1' | San Beda College |
| Rey Cuenco | 18 | Center-Forward | 6"5' | Gregorio Araneta University |
| Saturnino Garrido | 21 | Guard | 5"11' | San Sebastian College |
| Romulo Orillosa | 28 | Forward | 6"2' | Adamson University |
| Joselito Escobar | 32 | Center-Forward | 6"5' | University of the East |
| Abet Guidaben Acquired from 7-Up | 41 | Center-Forward | 6"5' | University of San Jose Recoletos |
| Mike Morrison Import | 2 | Guard-Forward | 6"2' | Loyola University Maryland |
| Calvin Talford Import | Guard-Forward | 6"2' | East Tennessee State University |
Assistant coaches: Manuel Pineda / Cris Calilan Team Manager: Charlie Favis
References
- ^ "Salazar hits ref despite win". Manila Standard.
- ^ "Deadly trio powers Shell past Ginebra". Manila Standard.
- ^ "Shell raps SLR, grabs solo lead". Manila Standard.