1990 Pepsi Hotshots season
The 1990 Pepsi Hotshots season was the 1st season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
| 1990 Pepsi Hotshots season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach | Edgardo Ocampo Derrick Pumaren |
| Owner(s) | Pepsi Philippines |
| First Conference results | |
| Record | 1–9 (.100) |
| Place | 8th |
| Playoff finish | N/A |
| All-Filipino Conference results | |
| Record | 1–9 (.100) |
| Place | 7th |
| Playoff finish | N/A |
| Third Conference results | |
| Record | 0–10 (.000) |
| Place | 8th |
| Playoff finish | N/A |
| Pepsi Hotshots seasons | |
Expansion pool
| Expansion Draft |
|---|
| Tonichi Yturri (#1 from San Miguel) |
| Jeffrey Graves (#3 from San Miguel) |
| Ricky Relosa (#5 from Alaska) |
| Joey Loyzaga (#7 from Añejo) |
| Harmon Codiñera (#9 from Añejo) |
| Alejo Alolor (#11 from Purefoods) |
| Pepsi won the toss over Pop Cola to pick first, both teams took turns in choosing players |
Off-season transactions
| TRANSACTIONS |
|---|
| Dennis Abbatuan Acquired via Free Agency from Presto Tivoli |
| Joey Loyzaga Picked in the expansion pool, was traded to Pop Cola |
| Carlito Mejos Draft Rights acquired from Purefoods in exchange for 1991 first round pick |
| Cadel Mosqueda Drafted Rookie |
| Salvador Ramos Rookie free agent signed |
| Gilbert Reyes, Jr Drafted Rookie, 3rd overall pick |
| Vernie Villarias Draft Rights acquired from Purefoods in exchange for 1991 first round pick |
| Rey Yncierto Rookie free agent signed |
New ballclub
Newcomer Pepsi Cola had a forgettable campaign in their first year of participation in the PBA. The Hotshots finished with a lowly 2-28 record with two wins coming at the hands of fellow expansion team Pop Cola.
The Hotshots scored their first win in the opening game of the season on February 18 with a rousing 149-130 victory over importless Pop Cola Sizzlers. Pepsi Import Derrick Hamilton scored 77 big points. [1] They lost the rest of their nine outings in the first conference and their first six matches in the All-Filipino. On July 3, the Hotshots finally broke the long slump of a 15-game losing streak with a come-from-behind 117-111 win over Pop Cola. [2]
Former Hills Bros. import Jose Slaughter came back in the Third Conference to replaced Alyun Taylor, who was only good for two games. Slaughter teamed up with Jeff Hodge and the Hotshots failed to score a single victory and were shut out in 10 games in the eliminations.
Occurrences
San Miguel assistant coach Derrick Pumaren accepted the offer to coach the Pepsi Hotshots, replacing Edgardo Ocampo at the start of the Third Conference. The Hotshots acquired veteran center Abet Guidaben, who was traded by Alaska in exchange for Harmon Codiñera.
First Conference roster
| ROSTER | # | POS | HT | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejo Alolor | 2 | Guard-Forward | 6"1' | University of Visayas |
| Derrick Hamilton Import | 3 | Center-Forward | 6"5' | University of Southern Mississippi |
| Gilbert Reyes, Jr | 5 | Guard | 5"8' | Ateneo de Manila |
| Ricky Relosa | 7 | Forward-Center | 6"3' | Mapua (Juniors) |
| Reynaldo Yncierto | 8 | Guard | 6"0' | Cebu Central Colleges |
| Carlito Mejos | 10 | Guard | 5"11' | University of Visayas |
| Antonio Yturri | 11 | Center | 6"5' | De La Salle University |
| Cadel Mosqueda | 12 | Center-Forward | 6"3' | Arellano University |
| Harmon Codiñera | 13 | Forward | 6"4' | Far Eastern University |
| Verne Villarias | 14 | Guard | 6"1' | University of the East |
| Salvador Ramos | 15 | Forward | 6"3' | Letran College |
| Jeffrey Graves | 17 | Forward | 6"3' | Angeles University Foundation |
| Dennis Abbatuan | 30 | Forward | 6"2' | Jose Rizal College |
All-Filipino Conference roster
| ROSTER | # | POS | HT | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejo Alolor | 2 | Guard-Forward | 6"1' | University of Visayas |
| Gilbert Reyes, Jr | 5 | Guard | 5"8' | Ateneo de Manila |
| Ricky Relosa | 7 | Forward-Center | 6"3' | Mapua (Juniors) |
| Reynaldo Yncierto | 8 | Guard | 6"0' | Cebu Central Colleges |
| Carlito Mejos | 10 | Guard | 5"11' | University of Visayas |
| Antonio Yturri | 11 | Center | 6"5' | De La Salle University |
| Cadel Mosqueda | 12 | Center-Forward | 6"3' | Arellano University |
| Harmon Codiñera | 13 | Forward | 6"4' | Far Eastern University |
| Verne Villarias | 14 | Guard | 6"1' | University of the East |
| Salvador Ramos | 15 | Forward | 6"3' | Letran College |
| Jeffrey Graves | 17 | Forward | 6"3' | Angeles University Foundation |
| Dennis Abbatuan | 30 | Forward | 6"2' | Jose Rizal College |
| Timoteo Coloso Free agent signed | 32 | Guard-Forward | 6"2' | Letran College |
Third Conference roster
| ROSTER | # | POS | HT | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejo Alolor | 2 | Guard-Forward | 6"1' | University of Visayas |
| Gilbert Reyes, Jr | 5 | Guard | 5"8' | Ateneo de Manila |
| Ricky Relosa | 7 | Forward-Center | 6"3' | Mapua (Juniors) |
| Reynaldo Yncierto | 8 | Guard | 6"0' | Cebu Central Colleges |
| Carlito Mejos | 10 | Guard | 5"11' | University of Visayas |
| Antonio Yturri | 11 | Center | 6"5' | De La Salle University |
| Cadel Mosqueda | 12 | Center-Forward | 6"3' | Arellano University |
| Verne Villarias | 14 | Guard | 6"1' | University of the East |
| Salvador Ramos | 15 | Forward | 6"3' | Letran College |
| Jeffrey Graves | 17 | Forward | 6"3' | Angeles University Foundation |
| Abet Guidaben | 23 | Center-Forward | 6"5' | University of San Jose Recoletos |
| Dennis Abbatuan | 30 | Forward | 6"2' | Jose Rizal College |
| Timoteo Coloso | 32 | Guard-Forward | 6"2' | Letran College |
| Jeff Hodge Import | 3 | Guard-Forward | 6"3' | University of South Alabama |
| Alyun Taylor Import | 21 | Guard-Forward | 6"1' | |
| Jose Slaughter Import | 21 | Guard | 6"3' | University of Portland |
Assistant Coach: Bobby Littaua, replaced by Gabby Velasco Team Manager: Steve Watson
References
- "Pepsi routs All-Pinoy Pop". Manila Standard.
- "Pepsi ends journey to PBA's record of shame". Manila Standard.
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