2018 MPBL season
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2018–19 MPBL season | |
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League | Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League |
Duration | January 25, 2018 – April 25, 2019 |
Number of teams | 26 |
TV partner(s) | ABS-CBN Sports (S+A Channel 23 & HD Channel 166) |
Rajah Cup champions | Batangas City Athletics |
Rajah Cup runners-up | Muntinlupa Cagers |
Datu Cup champions | San Juan Knights |
Datu Cup runners-up | Davao Occidental Tigers |
The 2018–19 MPBL season is the inaugural season of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. The league will feature five conferences — the Rajah Cup, Datu Cup, Lakan Cup, Mumbaki Cup, and the Urduja Cup.[1] As the season opened on the 25th day of January in the year 2018, the inaugural conference billed as the Anta–Rajah Cup started with 10 teams competing for the inaugural championship.
Teams
Team | Location | Coach | Captain |
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Bataan Risers | Bataan | Xavier "Denden" Enriquez | |
Batangas City Athletics | Batangas | Michael Tan | |
Bulacan Kuyas | Bulacan | Chris Baluyot | |
Caloocan Supremos | Caloocan, Metro Manila | John Kallos | |
Imus Bandera | Imus, Cavite | Yuyon Ricafort | |
Muntinlupa Cagers | Muntinlupa, Metro Manila | Aldrin Morante | |
Navotas Clutch | Navotas, Metro Manila | Elvis Tolentino | |
Parañaque Patriots | Parañaque, Metro Manila | Aric del Rosario[2] | Jemaal Vizcarra |
Quezon City Capitals | Quezon City, Metro Manila | Vis Valencia | PeeJay Barua |
Valenzuela Classic | Valenzuela, Metro Manila | Chris Gavina[3] |
Notable Events
- On January 25, 2018, the MPBL opened its inaugural season at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
- On April 3, 2018, the seventh-seeded Parañaque Patriots earned its biggest upset win against the second-seeded Bulacan Kuyas, 77–70, during their quarterfinals matchup at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium. The loss dealt the Kuyas its first loss in their home soil, after a perfect 6–0 win-loss run in their homecourt.
- On April 19, the Batangas City Athletics defeated the Muntinlupa Cagers, 68–66, in Game 4 of the Rajah Cup Finals, also to win the series, 3–1, to be crowned as the league's inaugural champions.
- On March 2, 2019, the league held its first ever 2019 MPBL All-Star Game at the Mall of Asia Arena where the Southern All-Stars prevailed over the Northern All-Stars, 109–84. Jeff Viernes of the Batangas City Athletics was named as the first ever MPBL All-Star Game MVP.[4]
Rajah Cup
Opening Ceremonies
The muses for the participating teams are as follows:
Team | Muse |
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Bataan Defenders | Carla Valderrama |
Batangas Tanduay Athletics | Queenie Espeleta |
Bulacan Kuyas | Lady Justerinnie Santos |
Caloocan Supremos | |
Imus Bandera | |
Muntinlupa Cagers | |
Navotas Clutch | Krystal Mendiola |
Parañaque Patriots | Wynwyn Marquez |
Quezon City Capitals | Kar Sison and Yassi Coo |
Valenzuela Classics | Alexandra Strella April Gustilo |
Standings
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | PCT | GB | Qualification |
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1 | Batangas City Athletics | 9 | 8 | 1 | .889 | — | Playoffs |
2 | Bulacan Kuyas | 9 | 6 | 3 | .667[a] | 2 | |
3 | Muntinlupa Cagers | 9 | 6 | 3 | .667[a] | 2 | |
4 | Valenzuela Classic | 9 | 6 | 3 | .667[a] | 2 | |
5 | Quezon City Capitals | 9 | 5 | 4 | .556[b] | 3 | |
6 | Navotas Clutch | 9 | 5 | 4 | .556[b] | 3 | |
7 | Parañaque Patriots | 9 | 4 | 5 | .444 | 4 | |
8 | Bataan Defenders | 9 | 2 | 7 | .222[c] | 6 | |
9 | Imus Bandera | 9 | 2 | 7 | .222[c] | 6 | |
10 | Caloocan Supremos | 9 | 1 | 8 | .111 | 7 |
Source: Standings
Rules for classification: 1) Wins; 2a) If two teams are tied, head-to-head match-up; 2b) If three or more teams are tied, head-to-head point quotient; 3) overall point quotient; 4) coin toss.
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Wins; 2a) If two teams are tied, head-to-head match-up; 2b) If three or more teams are tied, head-to-head point quotient; 3) overall point quotient; 4) coin toss.
Notes:
Playoffs
Quarterfinals (best-of-3) | Semifinals (best-of-3) | Finals (best-of-5) | ||||||||||||
1 | Batangas City | 2 | ||||||||||||
8 | Bataan | 0 | ||||||||||||
1 | Batangas City | 2 | ||||||||||||
4 | Valenzuela | 0 | ||||||||||||
4 | Valenzuela | 2 | ||||||||||||
5 | Quezon City | 1 | ||||||||||||
1 | Batangas City | 3 | ||||||||||||
3 | Muntinlupa | 1 | ||||||||||||
2 | Bulacan | 1 | ||||||||||||
7 | Parañaque | 2 | ||||||||||||
7 | Parañaque | 1 | ||||||||||||
3 | Muntinlupa | 2 | ||||||||||||
3 | Muntinlupa | 2 | ||||||||||||
6 | Navotas | 0 |
- Finals: Batangas City def. Muntinlupa, 3 games to 1
- Finals MVP: Val Acuña
Datu Cup
Opening Ceremonies
The muses for the participating teams are as follows:
Team | Muse | Ref |
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Bacoor Strikers | Sophia Chayeli Cabal-Revilla | |
Basilan Steel | Maxine Medina | [5][6] |
Bataan Risers | Geraldine Roman | |
Batangas City Athletics | Princess Razene Almacen | |
Bulacan Kuyas | Barbie Imperial | |
Caloocan Supremos | Jane Miniano | |
Cebu City Sharks | Kaye Abad-Castillo | |
Davao Occidental Tigers | Ariella Arida | |
General Santos Warriors | Bianca Umali | |
Imus Bandera | Laura Pumarada | |
Laguna Heroes | Jenn Lamaitre | |
Makati Skyscrapers | Michele Gumabao | |
Mandaluyong El Tigre | Ameera Johara and Maureen Montagne | |
Manila Stars | Angelia Ong | |
Marikina Shoemasters | Darlene Hipolito and Sinon Loresca | |
Muntinlupa Cagers | Zahra Bianca Saldua | |
Navotas Clutch | Josephine Araullo | |
Pampanga Lanterns | Ann Carlisle Castro | [7] |
Parañaque Patriots | Noelle Fuentes–Uy | |
Pasay Voyagers | Regine Angeles | |
Pasig Pirates | Merichelle Chavez | [8] |
Quezon City Capitals | Deanne Gonzales | |
Rizal Crusaders | Lamba Mendoza | |
San Juan Knights | Rachel Peters | |
Valenzuela Classic | Kim De Guzman | |
Zamboanga Valientes | Empress Schuck | [9] |
Standings
Groupings can be seen here:[10]
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | PCT | GB | Qualification |
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1 | Bataan Risers | 25 | 23 | 2 | .920 | — | Playoffs |
2 | Makati Super Crunch | 25 | 21 | 4 | .840 | 2 | |
3 | San Juan Knights | 25 | 20 | 5 | .800[a] | 3 | |
4 | Manila Stars | 25 | 20 | 5 | .800[a] | 3 | |
5 | Bulacan Kuyas | 25 | 14 | 11 | .560 | 9 | |
6 | Navotas Clutch | 25 | 12 | 13 | .480[b] | 11 | |
7 | Quezon City Capitals | 25 | 12 | 13 | .480[b] | 11 | |
8 | Caloocan Supremos | 25 | 11 | 14 | .440[c] | 12 | |
9 | Pampanga Lanterns | 25 | 11 | 14 | .440[c] | 12 | |
10 | Valenzuela Classic | 25 | 10 | 15 | .400 | 13 | |
11 | Mandaluyong El Tigre | 25 | 8 | 17 | .320[d] | 15 | |
12 | Pasay Voyagers | 25 | 8 | 17 | .320[d] | 15 | |
13 | Pasig Pirates | 25 | 4 | 21 | .160 | 19 |
Source: Standings
Rules for classification: 1) Wins; 2a) If two teams are tied, head-to-head match-up; 2b) If three or more teams are tied, head-to-head point quotient; 3) overall point quotient; 4) coin toss.
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Wins; 2a) If two teams are tied, head-to-head match-up; 2b) If three or more teams are tied, head-to-head point quotient; 3) overall point quotient; 4) coin toss.
Notes:
Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | PCT | GB | Qualification |
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1 | Davao Occidental Tigers | 25 | 20 | 5 | .800 | — | Playoffs |
2 | Batangas City Athletics | 25 | 15 | 10 | .600[a] | 5 | |
3 | Muntinlupa Cagers | 25 | 15 | 10 | .600[a] | 5 | |
4 | GenSan Warriors | 25 | 14 | 11 | .560 | 6 | |
5 | Bacoor City Strikers | 25 | 13 | 12 | .520 | 7 | |
6 | Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines | 25 | 12 | 13 | .480 | 8 | |
7 | Imus Bandera | 25 | 11 | 14 | .440[b] | 9 | |
8 | Cebu City Sharks | 25 | 11 | 14 | .440[b] | 9 | |
9 | Laguna Heroes | 25 | 10 | 15 | .400 | 10 | |
10 | Parañaque Patriots | 25 | 8 | 17 | .320[c] | 12 | |
11 | Marikina Shoemasters | 25 | 8 | 17 | .320[c] | 12 | |
12 | Basilan Steel | 25 | 7 | 18 | .280[d] | 13 | |
13 | Rizal Crusaders | 25 | 7 | 18 | .280[d] | 13 |
Source: Standings
Rules for classification: 1) Wins; 2a) If two teams are tied, head-to-head match-up; 2b) If three or more teams are tied, head-to-head point quotient; 3) overall point quotient; 4) coin toss.
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Wins; 2a) If two teams are tied, head-to-head match-up; 2b) If three or more teams are tied, head-to-head point quotient; 3) overall point quotient; 4) coin toss.
Notes:
Playoffs
First round (best-of-3) | Division semifinals (best-of-3) | Division finals (best-of-3) | National finals (best-of-5) | ||||||||||||||||
N1 | Bataan | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
N8 | Caloocan | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
N1 | Bataan | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
N4 | Manila | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
N4 | Manila | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
N5 | Bulacan | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
N4 | Manila | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
North Division | |||||||||||||||||||
N3 | San Juan | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
N2 | Makati | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
N7 | Quezon City | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
N7 | Quezon City | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
N3 | San Juan | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
N3 | San Juan | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
N6 | Navotas | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
N3 | San Juan | 3 | |||||||||||||||||
S1 | Davao Occidental | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
S1 | Davao Occidental | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
S8 | Cebu City | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
S1 | Davao Occidental | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
S5 | Bacoor City | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
S4 | General Santos | 0 | |||||||||||||||||
S5 | Bacoor City | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
S1 | Davao Occidental | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
South Division | |||||||||||||||||||
S2 | Batangas City | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
S2 | Batangas City | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
S7 | Imus | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
S2 | Batangas City | 2 | |||||||||||||||||
S6 | Zamboanga | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
S3 | Muntinlupa | 1 | |||||||||||||||||
S6 | Zamboanga | 2 |
- Finals: San Juan def. Davao Occidental, 3 games to 2
- Finals MVP: Mike Ayonayon
Officials
- Snow Badua resigned before MPBL starts
- Kenneth Duremdes (Commissioner)
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