Current season, competition or edition: 2023 NBL–Pilipinas Chairman's Cup | |
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| Sport | Basketball |
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| Founded | 2018 |
| Inaugural season | 2018 |
| President | Celso "Soy" Mercado |
| Commissioner | John Edward Aquino |
| Motto | Ang Tahanan ng Tunay Na Homegrown (transl. The Home of the True Homegrown) |
| No. of teams | 9 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Continent | FIBA Asia (Asia) |
| Most recent champion(s) | Taguig Generals (3rd title) |
| Most titles | Pampanga Delta Taguig Generals (3 titles each) |
| TV partner(s) | ALIW 23 |
| Official website | http://nblp.web.geniussports.com/ |
The National Basketball League (NBL), also known as NBL–Pilipinas, is a men's regional professional basketball league in the Philippines.
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 leagues will start its first season as a professional league in 2021.[4]
After getting the green light to start from the Games and Amusements Board, the first professional season of the NBL began on July 18, 2021, at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in Pampanga.
Teams
| Team | Locality | Arena | Capacity | Team governor | Head coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biñan Tatak Gel | Biñan, Laguna | JILCF Gymnasium (Bocaue, Bulacan) | 1,000 | Hon. Angelo Alonte | Almer Almazora |
| CamSur Express | Camarines Sur | Fuerte Sports Complex | Gov. Luigi Villafuerte | Noel Ordas | |
| Makati Circus Music Festival | Makati | Makati Coliseum | 12,000 | ||
| Muntinlupa Chiefs | Muntinlupa | ||||
| Santa Rosa Lions | Santa Rosa, Laguna | Santa Rosa Sports Complex | 5,700 | Ariel Arcillas | Eric Samson |
| Taguig City Generals | Taguig | Cong. Jun Duenas Gym | Lani Cayetano | Bing Victoria | |
| Zambales Eruption | Zambales |
Previous teams
| Team | Locality | Arena | Capacity | First season | Last season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulacan Starks - McDavid | Bulacan | Malolos Sports and Convention Center STI College Malolos Gym |
2,000 1,000 |
2019 | 2019 |
| Bulacan Makabayan | Bulacan | Baliwag Star Arena | 5,000 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Cagayan Valley Water Buffalos | Cagayan Valley | none | none | 2022 Presidnet Cup | 2022 Presidnet Cup |
| Cavite Ballers | Cavite | De La Salle University - Dasmariñas Ugnayang La Salle Gym & Animo Center Philippine Christian University - Dasmariñas Gym |
2,000 3,000 |
2018 | 2019-20 Presidnet Cup |
| Damayang Filipino Bulacan Stars | Bulacan | Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium | 5,000 | ||
| FSD Makati Defenders | Makati | none | none | 2022 Presidnet Cup | 2022 Presidnet Cup |
| Imus Bandila | Imus, Cavite | Imus Sports Complex | 1,000 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Iriga City Oragons | Iriga, Camarines Sur | Jesse M. Robredo Coliseum | ~12,000 | 2019 | 2019 |
| La Union Paower | La Union | San Juan Gymnasium (La Union) | N/A | 2019-20 Presidnet Cup 2022 Chairman Cup (Rejoined) |
2022 Chairman Cup |
| Laguna Kings | Laguna | none | none | 2022 Chairman Cup | 2022 Chairman Cup |
| Laguna Pistons | Laguna | Santa Rosa Sports Complex | 5,700 | 2018 | 2022 Presidnet Cup |
| Las Piñas Lodis | Las Piñas | none | none | 2022 Presidnet Cup | 2022 Presidnet Cup |
| Las Piñas Oil Machine | Las Piñas | none | none | 2022 Chairman Cup | 2022 Chairman Cup |
| Lifenet Caloocan Executives | Caloocan | none | none | 2019-20 Presidnet Cup | 2019-20 Presidnet Cup |
| Luid Kapampangan | Pampanga | AUF Sports and Cultural Center Colegio de Sebastian Gymnasium |
2,000 1,400 |
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| Marikina Best Shoemakers | Marikina | Marikina Sports Center | 7,000 | 2018 2019-20 President Cup (Rejoined) |
2018 (Marikina Shoemakers) 2019-20 Presidnet Cup |
| Mindoro Tamaraws Disiplinados | Mindoro | none | none | 2021 Chairman Cup | 2021 Chairman Cup |
| Muntinlupa Constructicons | Muntinlupa | none | none | 2022 Chairman Cup | 2022 Chairman Cup |
| Muntinlupa Water Warriors | Muntinlupa | none | none | 2021 Chairman's
2023 President's |
2021 Chairman's
2023 Chairman's |
| Narvacan Panthers | Narvacan | none | none | 2022 Presidnet Cup | 2022 Presidnet Cup |
| Nueva Ecija Bespren | Nueva Ecija | San Leonardo Sports Gym | 5,000 | 2018 (Go Bespren) 2019-20 Presidnet Cup |
2018 (Go Bespren) 2019-20 Presidnet Cup |
| Nueva Ecija Rice Makers | Nueva Ecija | San Leonardo Sports Gym | 5,000 | 2019 | 2019 |
| One Cainta Titans | Cainta, Rizal | One Arena | N/A | 2019 | 2019 |
| Parañaque Aces | Parañaque | none | none | 2018 | 2022 Presidnet Cup |
| Pasig El Pirata - Jekasa Sportswear | Pasig | none | none | 2019-20 Presidnet Cup | 2019-20 Presidnet Cup |
| Rizal Nationals | Rizal | Antipolo Sports Hub | 900 | 2018 | 2019 (only 2 games) |
| Pampanga Delta | Pampanga | Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center | 3,000 | 2019 | 2023 Presidnet Cup (Withdrew) |
| Pasig Rios - Gameville | Pasig | MetroAsia Arena | N/A | 2019 | 2019 |
| Quezon Barons | Quezon | none | none | 2021 Chairman Cup | 2022 Presidnet Cup |
| Quezon City All-Stars | Quezon City | none | none | 2022 Chairman Cup | 2023 Presidnet Cup (Withdrew) |
| Quezon City Defenders | Quezon City | Philadelphia High School Gym Pace Academy Gym AFP Wellness Center |
N/A | 2019-20 Presidnet Cup | 2019-20 Presidnet Cup |
| Quezon City Rising Stars | Quezon City | N/A | N/A | 2018 | 2019 |
| STAN District 4 Spartans | Quezon | none | none | 2021 Chairman Cup | 2021 Chairman Cup |
| Zambales Converge Fiber X-Men | Zambales | Botolan People's Plaza | 1,000 | 2019 | 2019 |
| Zamboanga Valientes | Zamboanga Peninsula | none | none | 2019 | 2021 Chairman Cup |
NBL Youth teams
| 12u Teams | 14u Teams | 16u Teams | 19u Teams | 21u Teams |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hotshots Basketball | CYB Warriors | Jr Laguna Pistons | TGC Aces | MCFASOLVER Hustle |
| KBA Luid Kapampangan | Hotshots Basketball | Yengskivel | JILCF Red Arc | Zamboanga Valientes |
| Junior Muntinlupa | KBA Luid Kapampangan | NAPPCO EZ Jersey Bruins | Boom Bongabon | Quezon City Simos |
| JILCF Red Arc | Junior Muntinlupa | JILCF Red Arc | San Ignacio 19 Under | Savino Meycauayan |
| Vancant | Taralaqueños | Vancant | Layba Trucking–Laguna | La Union Paower Hoopers |
List of champions
| Season / Tournament | Champion | Series | Runner-Up | Season MVP / Top performer | 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 President's Cup | Converge Pampanga Delta | 3–1 | La Union PAOwer | CJ Gania | Converge Pampanga Delta |
| 2021 Chairman's Cup | Pampanga Delta (2) | 2–0 | La Union PAOwer | Biboy Enguio | Muntinlupa Water Warriors |
| 2022 President's Cup | Pampanga Delta (3) | 2–0 | Bulacan DF Republicans | Joseph Celso | Bulacan DF Republicans |
| 2022 Chairman's Cup | Taguig Generals (2) | 2–0 | La Union PAOwer | Jap Pambid | La Union PAOwer |
| 2023 President's Cup | Taguig Generals (3) | 3–0 | Luid Kapampangan | Lhancer Khan | Luid Kapampangan |
| 2023 Chairman's Cup |
NBL Youth champions
| Season / Tournament | Champion | Score | Runner-Up | Season MVP / Top performer | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 12U | Dasmarinas Monarchs | 64–57 | Pampanga Jr. Delta | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 17U | Pampanga Jr. Delta | 75–64 | Dasmarinas Monarchs | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 14U | Pampanga Jr. Delta | 69–43 | Emeralds Academy | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 16U 1st Conference | United Ballers | 76–75 | Pampanga Jr. Delta | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 16U 2nd Conference | Emeralds Academy | 64–62 | Epson EDSCI Green Knights | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 19U 1st Conference | Pampanga Jr. Delta | 85–70 | Caloocan Yengskivel | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 19U 2nd Conference | Caloocan Yengskivel | 93–83 | Montalban | N/A | N/A |
| 2023 8U | |||||
| 2023 10U | |||||
| 2023 12U (1st Tournament) | Jr. KBA Luid Kapampangan | 72–60 | Hotshots Basketball | Samuel Esomchi | Jr. Muntinlupa |
| 2023 12U (2nd Tournament) | |||||
| 2023 14U 1st Conference | Luid ECP KGM Basic | 109–107 | Emeralds Academy | John Denver Sison | Luid ECP KGM Basic |
| 2023 14U 2nd Conference | Jr. Muntinlupa | 96–90 | Jr. KBA Luid Kapampangan | Jhelo Lumague | Hotshots Basketball |
| 2023 14U 3rd Conference | |||||
| 2023 16U 1st Conference | Microsmith Elite | 84–52 | McMafie Bruins | Jhon Ken Atienza | Microsmith Elite |
| 2023 16U 2nd Conference | JILCF Red Arc | 90–87 | EZ Jersey Bruins | Erlan John Getigan | Yengskivel |
| 2023 16U 3rd Conference | |||||
| 2023 19U 1st Conference | NAPPCO EZ Jersey Bruins | 86–78 | JILCF Red Arc | Russell Ogana | JILCF Red Arc |
| 2023 19U 2nd Conference | JILCF Red Arc | 72–62 | TGC Aces | Patrick Rimbao | San Ignacio Basketball |
| 2023 19U 3rd Conference | |||||
| 2023 21U 1st Conference | JRU Circus Music Festival | 90–72 | Luid Red Rose RAA | Karl Bench De Jesus | JRU Circus Music Festival |
| 2023 21U 2nd Conference | La Union PAOwer Hoopers | 78–74 | Quezon City Simos | Jessie Boy Pineda | La Union PAOwer Hoopers |
| 2023 21U 3rd Conference |
Official broadcasters
ALIW 23 is the official broadcaster of the NBL Games. Games are also livestreamed via the league's official Facebook and YouTube accounts.
The games were aired internationally via GMA Pinoy TV and streamed on the Net 25 Facebook page during seasons 2 and 3.
See also
References
- ↑ Boehler, Dave. "Another cage league rises: NBL envisions self as 'land of opportunity' for Pinoy ballers". Spin.ph. Retrieved June 24, 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 June 24, 2018.
- ↑ First women’s pro league in Philippines gets GAB nod, Joey Villar, The Philippine Star, August 26, 2020
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