Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines
The Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines,[1] formerly the Zamboanga-Family's Brand Sardines Valientes is a professional basketball team in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). Its name is due to sponsorship with Universal Canning Inc. which owns the canned sardines brand, Family's Brand Sardines.[2][3][4]
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League | MPBL | ||
Founded | 2018 | ||
History | Zamboanga–Family's Brand Sardines Valientes (2018) Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines (2019–present) Manila Chooks (2020–present; FIBA 3x3 World Tour) | ||
Arena | Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum | ||
Location | Zamboanga City, Philippines | ||
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Main sponsor | Universal Canning Incorporated | ||
Head coach | Raymund Valenzona |
History
MPBL
The team first joined the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as the Zamboanga–Family's Brand Sardines Valientes in the 2018–19 season's.[5] The team was reportedly "relaunched" as the Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines starting the 2019-20 season following undisclosed management issues.[6]
Chooks to Go Pilipinas 3x3
Family's Brand Sardines joined the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3, debuting in the 2020-21 season. For the President's Cup, they fielded a roster filled with national 3x3 players; Joshua Munzon, Alvin Pasaol, Troy Rike, Santi Santillan. The decision was made as part of the preparation of the Philippine national team for their participation in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) for the 2020 Summer Olympics.[7] The team won the President's Cup title,[8] winning four of five legs including the Grand Final.[9]
FIBA 3x3 World Tour
As winners of the 2020 President's Cup of Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3, Zamboanga earned the right to play in the 2020 Fiba 3x3 World Tour Doha Masters. The team will play as "Manila Chooks" and will have to earn at least a fourth place finish to qualify for the 3x3 World Tour Jeddah Final.[10]
Current roster
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Season-by-season records
- Records from the 2018 MPBL season:
Conf. | Team name | Elimination round | Playoffs | ||||
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Finish | W | L | PCT | Stage | Results | ||
Datu Cup | Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines | 13/26 | 12 | 13 | .480 | First Round Division Semifinals Division Finals Finals | 2-1 1-2 did not qualify did not qualify |
Lakan Cup | TBD/31 | – | First Round Division Semifinals Division Finals Finals | TBD | |||
Total elimination round | 0 | 0 | – | 0 semifinals appearances | |||
Total playoffs | 0 | 0 | – | 0 finals appearance | |||
Total 2018 | 0 | 0 | – | 0 championship | |||
Total franchise | 0 | 0 | – | 0 championships |
References
- Go, R.G. Antonet (29 December 2018). "'Valientes' to be re-launched as Zambo Family's Brand Sardines". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
- Joble, Rey. "Zamboanga Valientes to conduct tryout in Melbourne, Australia". FoxSports. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
- Riego, Norman Lee Benjamin (May 16, 2018). "At least 24 teams to do battle in MPBL's second conference". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
- Times, Tiebreaker (22 April 2020). "Zamboanga-Family's Brand Sardines gives back to MPBL day-to-day staff". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
- Isaga, JR (June 9, 2018). "MPBL newcomer Zamboanga ready to make noise". Rappler. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- "'Valientes' to be re-launched as Zambo Family's Brand Sardines". www.pna.gov.ph. December 29, 2019. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
- "PH men's 3x3 team backed". Manila Standard. October 22, 2020. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
- "3X3: Zamboanga City takes Chooks-to-Go 3×3 crown". ABS-CBN News. October 30, 2020. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
- "Zamboanga boys hoist 3x3 hoops crown". BusinessMirror. October 31, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
- Leongson, Randolph (November 2, 2020). "Munzon, Pasaol and Co. take on world's best 3x3 teams in Doha Masters". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
- Joble, Rey. "MPBL: Expansion team Zamboanga signs up ex-teammate of Slaughter". FoxSports. Retrieved May 31, 2018.