National Basketball League–Philippines
The National Basketball League (NBL) is a regional professional basketball league in the Philippines.
Current season, competition or edition: 2019–20 NBL–Philippines season | |
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| Sport | Basketball |
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| Founded | June 7, 2018 |
| Inaugural season | 2018 |
| President | Celso "Soy" Mercado |
| Commissioner | John Edward Aquino |
| Motto | Ang Tahanan ng Tunay Na Homegrown (transl. The Home of True Homegrown) |
| No. of teams | TBA |
| Country |  Philippines |
| Continent | FIBA Asia (Asia) |
| Most recent champion(s) | Taguig Generals (1st title) |
| Most titles | Parañaque Aces Taguig Generals |
| TV partner(s) | Solar Sports GMA Pinoy TV Net 25 Facebook Page |
History
On June 7, 2018 Celso "Soy" Mercado established the league and named National Basketball League Philippines to search undiscovered talents.
The league will feature an away-and-home format and will focus on giving homegrown players (aged 18–29 years old and a bonafide resident of the team's province, city or municipality) an opportunity to showcase their skills in the hope of making it to the professional and semi-professional leagues.[1][2]
The league began its inaugural season on August 25, 2018 with 10 teams from Luzon. Games were played every Saturdays and Sundays.[3] The Parañaque Aces became the league's first champions after defeating the Dasmariñas Ballers in the best-of-three championship round.
In 2019, the league expanded to 15 teams, while two of the founding teams folded (Marikina Shoemakers and Bulacan Makabayan). The Women's National Basketball League began their inaugural season on April 7, 2019.
The league's youth division, named NBL-Youth, began its season on May 20, 2019.
NBL Philippines Season 3 opened November 16, 2019 with 14 teams competing. (only Bulacan, Iriga, Rizal, Zambales, Imus & Cainta begged off from competing, while Marikina Best Shoemakers are returning to the league after a year absence)
On August 26, 2020. The Games and Amusements Board have accepted the NBL and WNBL's application to become a professional league. Both the NBL will start its first season as a professional league in 2021.[4]
Teams
| Team | Town/City/Province | Arena | Capacity | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Converge Pampanga Delta | San Fernando, Pampanga | Bren Z. Guiao Sports Complex and Convention Center | 3,000 | Allan Trinidad |
| Cam Sur Express | Naga, Camarines Sur |
University of Nueva Caceres Sports Palace Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum |
2,500 ~12,000 |
John Paul Disuanco |
| Cavite Ballers | Dasmariñas, Cavite | De La Salle University - Dasmariñas Ugnayang La Salle Gym & Animo Center Philippine Christian University - Dasmariñas Gym |
2,000 3,000 |
Epak Serrano |
| Laguna Pistons | Santa Rosa, Laguna Biñan, Laguna |
Dominican College of Santa Rosa Gym Santa Rosa Sports Complex Alonte Sports Arena |
1,000 5,700 6,500 |
Rex Dedicatoria |
| Marikina Best Shoemakers | Marikina, Metro Manila |
Marikina Sports Center Jesus Dela Pena Gym |
7,000 N/A |
Cris Bautista |
| Taguig Generals | Taguig, Metro Manila |
Hagonoy Sports Complex | 2,000 | Bing Victoria |
| Parañaque Aces | Parañaque, Metro Manila |
Olivarez College Coliseum San Dionisio Gym PATTS Gym |
3,500 200 400 |
Mike Saguiguit |
| Quezon (Team Name TBA) | Lucena, Quezon |
TBA | TBA | Ricky Berry |
| San Juan (Team Name TBA) | San Juan, Metro Manila |
San Juan Gym | 2,000 | Bengie Teodoro |
| Zamboanga Valientes | Zamboanga City Zamboanga del Sur |
TBA | N/A | Toper Villamayor |
| Quezon City Defenders | Quezon City, Metro Manila |
Philadelphia High School Gym Pace Academy Gym AFP Wellness Center |
N/A | Mickey Estrada |
| Lifenet Caloocan Executives | Caloocan City, Metro Manila |
TBA | TBA | Arnold Oliveros |
| Muntinlupa Emeralds | Muntinlupa, Metro Manila |
Angelis Resort Hoopla Gym Muntinlupa Sports Complex |
TBA | Siefred Levita |
| La Union PAOwer | San Fernando, La Union | San Juan Sports Complex, San Juan, La Union | TBA | Louie Aquino |
| Nueva Ecija Besprens | San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija |
San Leonardo Sports Gym | 5,000 | Jerry Codinera |
| Pasig El Pirata - Jekasa Sportswear | Pasig, Metro Manila |
TBA | TBA | Deo Flores |
  Aces Rising Stars Generals Bandila NBL Teams in Metro Manila & Cavite |
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Former teams
| Team | Town/City/Province | Arena | Capacity | Head Coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulacan Starks - McDavid | Malolos, Bulacan | Malolos Sports and Convention Center STI College Malolos Gym |
2,000 1,000 |
JR Villanueva |
| Bulacan Makabayan | Baliuag, Bulacan | Baliwag Star Arena | 5,000 | Chris Baluyot |
| Imus Bandila | Imus, Cavite | Imus Sports Complex | 1,000 | Arnold Oliveros |
| Iriga City Oragons | Iriga City, Camarines Sur Naga, Camarines Sur |
Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum | ~12,000 | Epoy Jalmasco Pablo Lucas |
| One Cainta Titan | Cainta, Rizal | N/A | N/A | Gino Enriquez |
| Nueva Ecija Rice Makers | San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija |
San Leonardo Sports Gym | 5,000 | Ronnie Amoncio |
| Rizal Nationals | Antipolo, Rizal | N/A | N/A | Nomar Isla |
| Pasig Rios - Gameville | Pasig, Metro Manila | MetroAsia Arena | N/A | Deo Flores |
| Quezon City Rising Stars | Quezon City | Camp Crame Gym | 1,000 | JV Olea |
| Zambales Converge Fiber X-Men | Botolan, Zambales | Botolan People's Plaza | 1,000 | Carlos Morales |
List of champions
| Season | Champion | Series | Runner-Up | Season MVP | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Parañaque Aces | 2-1 | Dasmariñas Ballers | John Cantimbuhan | Dasmariñas Ballers |
| 2019 | Taguig Generals | 2-0 | Pampanga Delta | Shinichi Manacsa | Laguna Pistons |
| 2019-20 | Pampanga Delta Converge | 3-1 | La Union PAOwer | Clifton James Gania | Pampanga Delta Converge |
Official broadcasters
Solar Sports is the official broadcaster of the game and airs NBL Games. The games will also be aired internationally via GMA Pinoy TV. CLTV36 also broadcast every the game of Pampanga Delta at Bren Z. Guiao Convection Center at San Fernando, Pampanga.
The games are also available via livestreaming through the NBL Philippines & NET 25 Facebook page.
References
- Boehler, Dave. "Another cage league rises: NBL envisions self as 'land of opportunity' for Pinoy ballers". Spin.ph. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
- "Focus on grassroots as another league set for launch". Spin.ph. August 9, 2018. Retrieved August 10, 2018.
- Go, Beatrice. "National Basketball League opens opportunities for homegrown talents". Rappler. Retrieved 24 June 2018.
- First women’s pro league in Philippines gets GAB nod, Joey Villar, The Philippine Star, August 26, 2020
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