South Cotabato Warriors

GenSan Warriors
League	MVBA (2005–2008) NBC (2007–2008) Liga Pilipinas (2008–2011) MPBL (2018–present)
Founded	2005 (2005)
History	GenSan MP PacMan Warriors (2005–2008) MP-Gensan Warriors (2008–2011) GenSan Warriors (2018–present)
Arena	Lagao Gymnasium
Location	General Santos, South Cotabato
Team colors
Head coach	Jesus Ramon Pido

The GenSan Warriors, also known as the General Santos Warriors, are a Filipino professional basketball team based in General Santos, South Cotabato. The team currently competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as one of two teams besed in the Soccsksargen region, the other team being the Sarangani Marlins, playing their home games at Lagao Gymnasium.

The team began play in the Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) from 2005 to 2008 as the GenSan MP PacMan Warriors. They have joined mutliple other leagues since: the National Basketball Conference (NBC) from 2007 to 2008, Liga Pilipinas from 2008 to 2011 as MP-GenSan Warriors, and now the MPBL in the 2018–19 season. "MP" references Manny Pacquiao, who currently resides in the city.

History

Pre-MPBL history

The team was founded in 2005, originally as part of the Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA), as well as part of the National Basketball Conference (NBC) in 2007. General Santos then became part of Liga Pilipinas in 2008 following the merger of both leagues alongside Third Force Inc. Liga Pilipinas ceased opeartions in 2011, leaving the team dormant until 2018.

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League

The team joined the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League as part of the league's major expansion in the 2018–19 MPBL season.

Current roster

South Cotabato Warriors roster

Players

Coaches

Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From F 0 Charlesworth, Christian (FF) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) F 1 Jamito, Jammer 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 1990–09–01 St. Clare F 2 Benson, AJ (FF) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) St. Benilde G 3 Cosip, Jimuel (HG) 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) G 4 Elorde, Nico 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 155 lb (70 kg) 1991–10–04 Ateneo F 5 Rodriguez, Larry 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1983–05–05 PMI F 7 Tolentino, Kyle Dominic (SGL) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Letran G 9 Cruz, Mark 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) 150 lb (68 kg) 1992–07–27 Letran C 10 Fajarito, Christian 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) Letran F 12 Dionisio, Marwin 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) José Rizal F 13 Mahaling, Delmar (HG) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Holy Trinity F 14 Sorela, Michole 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) San Beda G 15 Joson, Antonio Lorenzo 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) NU F 18 Dumapig, Cris 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Southwestern-U C 19 Sagulo, Ken 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 240 lb (109 kg) 1995–05–19 Far Eastern F 20 Cruz, Jervy 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1986–09–09 UST G/F 21 Acuña, Val 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1986–08–08 UE C 25 Lantaya, Jimly (HG) 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m) G 27 Landicho, Meylan (HG) 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 1989–01–16 Holy Trinity F/C 40 Apreku, Felix 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 1991–12–06 Letran F/C 67 Pacquiao, Rene 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 1986–09–12 Southwestern-U

Head coach Elvis Tolentino Assistant coach(es) Boying Diloy John Eric Coronado Peter Deligero Jesus Ramon Pido Team manager Mermann Flores Legend (HG) Homegrown (FF) Filipino-foreigner (SGL) Special Guest Licensee (RS) Reserve player Injured Roster – via Genius Sports Updated as of: June 13, 2024

Head coaches

GenSan Warriors head coaches

2018–present
#	Name	Start	End	Regular Season				Playoffs				Best Finish	Achievements
				GC	W	L	Win%	GC	W	L	Win%
1	Jesus Ramon Pido	2018	present	0	0	0	–	0	0	0	–

Notable players

Liga Pilipinas

• Jasper Callo
• John Eric Coronado
• Peter Deligero
• Noberto Farochillen
• Alfred John Gonzaga
• Bob Cozy Ilanga
• Jeffy Locsin
• Louie Benn Medalla
• Moorice Mejorada
• Donamar Mendoza
• Jay-R Olegario
• Bobby Pacquiao
• Manny Pacquiao
• Roderick Ramos
• Jethron Recustodio
• Abdul Fariq Dave Sagad
• Donald Tadena

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League

GenSan Warriors notable players
Player	Position	Tenure	Awards	All-Star
Chris Masaglang		2018–present	—	2 (2019, 2022)
Robby Celiz		2019–2020	—	1 (2020)
John Raymundo		2019–2020	1x All-MPBL Second Team (2020)	—
Nikko Panganiban		2022	—	1 (2022)
Kyt Jimenez		2023–present	—	1 (2023)
John Wilson		2023–present	—	1 (2023)

Season-by-season records

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League

Records as of 2023 MPBL season:

Season	Team name	Elimination round					Playoffs
		Division	Finish	W	L	PCT	Stage	Results
2018–19 Datu Cup	GenSan Warriors	South	4th/13	14	11	.560	First Round	lost vs. Bacoor City, 0–2
2019–20 Lakan Cup			7th/15	18	12	.600	First Round	lost vs. Bacoor City, 0–2
2022 Mumbaki Cup			4th/11	15	6	.714	First Round	lost vs. Bacolod, 1–2
2023			3rd/14	21	7	.750	First Round Division Semifinals	won vs. Muntinlupa, 2–1 TBD vs. Batangas City, 0–0
Total elimination round				68	36	.654	3 playoff appearances
Total playoffs				3	7	.300	0 Finals appearances
Total franchise				71	43	.623	0 championships

Invitational records

Season	Team name	Elimination round					Playoffs
		Division	Finish	W	L	PCT	Stage	Results
2021	GenSan Warriors	Group D	6th/6	0	5	.000	Did not qualify
2023		Group B	3rd/4	1	2	.333	Did not qualify
Total elimination round				1	7	.125	0 playoff appearances
Total playoffs				0	0	–	0 Finals appearances
Total franchise				1	7	.125	0 championships