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Not to be confused with Zamboanga Valientes.

Zamboanga Master Sardines
LeagueMPBL
Filbasket (formerly)
Founded2019; 5 years ago (2019)
HistoryZamboanga Valientes
(2018)
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines
(2019–2023)
Zamboanga Master Sardines
(2024–present)
ArenaMayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum
LocationZamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur
Team colors     
Head coachVic Ycasiano
Conference titlesMPBL: 1 (2022)

The Zamboanga Master Sardines, officially known as Master Sardines Zamboanga,[1] are a Filipino professional basketball team based in the Zamboanga Peninsula. The team currently competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as a member of the league's South Division. They are the lone team based in the Zamboanga Peninsula region and play their home games at the Mayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum in Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Sur.

The team's establishment is unique from other MPBL teams, in that it was formed via a split from the Zamboanga Valientes. Due to undisclosed management issues, the split took into effect as the year 2019 began, forming the current Zamboanga franchise.[2] They have also played in Filbasket and in the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3.

Initially named the Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines, the team is sponsored by Universal Canning Inc. which owns both the Family's Brand Sardines and Master Sardines brands.[3]

History

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League

Former logo of the Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines.

After its participation in the 2019–20 season, Zamboanga initially announced that it would not participate in the succeeding season and would decide on their status in the MPBL by 2022.[4] The team opted out of the 2021 Invitational, but did eventually compete in the 2022 season, changing the team's prior decision. Led by season MVP Jaycee Marcelino,[5] Zamboanga clinched the top seed of the league's South Division, and booked its first MPBL Finals appearance after beating the Batangas City Embassy Chill in the South Division Finals.[6] In the 2022 MPBL Finals, Zamboanga lost to the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards in four games.[7]

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.[8] The team won the President's Cup title, winning four of five legs including the Grand Final, which granted the team of a spot at the Doha mAsters of the 2020 FIBA 3x3 World Tour.[9][10][11]

Season-by-season records

This is a list of seasons completed by Zamboanga. For the full season-by-season history, see List of Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines seasons.

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, PCT = Winning percentage

Season GP W L PCT Finish Playoffs
2018–19 25 12 13 .480 6th, South Lost in Division Semifinals, 1–2 (Batangas City)
2019–20 30 18 12 .600 5th, South Lost in Division Semifinals, 0–2 (Davao Occidental)
2022 21 18 3 .857 1st, South Lost in National Finals, 1–3 (Nueva Ecija)
2023 28 20 8 .714 4th, South Lost in Division Semifinals, 0–2 (Bacoor City)

Current roster

Zamboanga Master Sardines roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From
F 1 Strait, Jason 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
2 Barcuma, Rey Joey
G 3 Ignacio, Choi (HG) 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) National-U
G 4 Nayve, Robi 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) St. Benilde
G 6 Subido, Renzo 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 135 lb (61 kg) 1996–02–17 UST
F 8 Publico, Rey 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 1992–11–29 Letran
F 9 Alas, Ken 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) San Beda
G 11 Marcelino, Jaycee 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 1995–10–19 Lyceum
F 14 Apolonio, Jayson 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) DMMMSU
F 16 Santos, Adrian 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1992–04–18 UE
G 19 Marcelino, Jayvee 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) Lyceum
C 22 Gabayni, Joseph 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 1994–09–28 Lyceum
G 23 Celestino, Rayzon (HG) 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
C 24 Omega, Mark 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) UPHSD
G 25 Terso, Joseph 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 162 lb (73 kg) 1990–05–18 National-U
F 28 Jaime, Chito 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1983–10–21 AMA
F 31 Tansingco, Ralph 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Lyceum
C 41 Solis, Jayboy 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) Olivarez
C 91 Fuentes, King Rodney (HG) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) Emilio Aguinaldo
G 99 Mahari, John (HG) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • Arnold Contorno
  • Gilbert Castillo
  • Francis Allen
  • Caesar Polhen
Legend
  • (HG) Homegrown
  • (FF) Filipino-foreigner
  • (SGL) Special Guest Licensee
  • (RS) Reserve player
  • Injured Injured
Updated as of: April 6, 2024

Head coaches

Zamboanga Master Sardines head coaches
2018–present
# Name Start End Regular Season Playoffs Best Finish Achievements
GC W L Win% GC W L Win%
1 Ednie Morones 2018 2019 15 4 11 .267 0 0 0 –
2 Raymund Valenzona 2019 2020 16 11 5 .688 6 3 3 .500 Division Semifinals 6th/13
3 Bai Cristobal 2020 2020 14 10 4 .714 0 0 0 –
4 Britt Reroma 2020 2021 10 5 5 .500 5 2 3 .400 Division Semifinals 5th/15
5 Vic Ycasiano 2022 present 21 18 3 .857 8 6 2 .750 Division Champions 1st/11

Notable players

Zamboanga Master Sardines notable players
Player Position Tenure Awards All-Star
Reed Juntilla 2018–2020 — 1 (2019)
Harold Arboleda 2018–2020 1x All-MPBL Second Team (2019) —
Alvin Pasaol 2019–2020 — 1 (2020)
Jaycee Marcelino 2022–present 1x Most Valuable Player (2022)
2x All-MPBL First Team (2022, 2023)		 2 (2022, 2023)
Joseph Gabayni 2023–present — 1 (2023)

References

  1. ^ "Eyes here mga ka-MASTER!". Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines. February 3, 2024. Retrieved February 3, 2024 – via Facebook.
  2. ^ Go, R.G. Antonet (December 29, 2018). "'Valientes' to be re-launched as Zambo Family's Brand Sardines". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved January 2, 2019.
  3. ^ Times, Tiebreaker (April 22, 2020). "Zamboanga-Family's Brand Sardines gives back to MPBL day-to-day staff". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  4. ^ Li, Matthew (March 19, 2021). "Zamboanga-FBS to skip next MPBL season". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved March 19, 2021.
  5. ^ "MPBL crowns Jaycee Marcelino MVP". Tiebreaker Times. December 9, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  6. ^ "Zamboanga snatches MPBL South division title". Rappler. November 27, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  7. ^ "Nueva Ecija finishes off Zamboanga in Game 4 to lift MPBL trophy". Spin.ph. December 12, 2022. Retrieved February 21, 2023.
  8. ^ "PH men's 3x3 team backed". Manila Standard. October 22, 2020. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
  9. ^ "3X3: Zamboanga City takes Chooks-to-Go 3×3 crown". ABS-CBN News. October 30, 2020. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
  10. ^ "Zamboanga boys hoist 3x3 hoops crown". BusinessMirror. October 31, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  11. ^ 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.
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