The Mandaluyong El Tigre was a Filipino semi-professional basketball team based in Mandaluyong.[1] The team last competed in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) and played their home games at José Rizal University.

Mandaluyong El Tigre
Mandaluyong El Tigre logo
LeagueMPBL
Founded2018
HistoryMandaluyong El Tigre
2018–2019
ArenaJosé Rizal University
LocationMandaluyong
Team colors     
Main sponsorDataland
Head coachArlene Rodriguez

The team was founded for the 2018–19 season. The name was chosen as a nod to Mandaluyong's moniker being the "Tiger City". That season would go on to be the team's only season to ddate.

History edit

Mandaluyong joined the MPBL for the 2018–19 season as part of the league's major expansion. The Mandaluyong franchise was noted for acquiring Bobby Ray Parks Jr., who was coming off stints in the NBA Developmental League and ASEAN Basketball League.[2] In their only season, they finished with a record of 8-17, third-worst in the North Division. The team would depart right after, making them the first team to depart from the MPBL. To date, the Mandaluyong franchise are the shortest-lived team in league history.

Final roster edit

2018–19 Mandaluyong El Tigre roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From
0 Vidal, John Arthur 1994–10–24
2 Lim, Xian 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 1989–07–09 UE
F 3 Abrigo, Gian Lloyd (HG) 1990–08–03
5 Quiro, Jopet (HG) 1991–01–15
6 Gatchalian, Timoteo (HG) 1983–03–03 De La Salle
7 Vista, Kirk Jan (HG) 1996–06–15
F/C 9 Rivero, Prince 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 1995–02–19 De La Salle
F/C 11 Franco, Bernzon (EP) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Philippine Christian
12 Bonsubre Jr., Antonio 1993–10–26 San Beda
13 Boholano, Jonathan (HG) 1996–12–19 RTU
F 15 Javillonar, Jeff (EP) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 1993–01–01 National-U
18 Caulilan, John Paul 1996–09–18
G 23 Nimes, Josan (EP) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1991–05–11 Mapúa
24 Torres, Axel 1993–08–17 De La Salle
G 27 Torres, Thomas   5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 1994–10–27 De La Salle
30 Cunanan, Jojo 1984–06–14
33 Santiago, Rogie 1990–06–23
C 63 Alabanza, JR (EP) UE
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • Mac Cuan

Legend
  • (HG) Homegrown
  • (FF) Filipino-foreigner
  • (SGL) Special Guest Licensee
  •   Injured

Head coaches edit

Mandaluyong El Tigre head coaches
2018–present
# Name Start End Regular Season Playoffs Best Finish Achievements
GC W L Win% GC W L Win%
1 Mac Cuan 2018 present 0 0 0 0 0 0

Notable players edit

Mandaluyong El Tigre notable players
Player Position Tenure Awards All-Star
Gian Abrigo 2018–2019 1 (2019)

Season-by-season records edit

League champions
Division champions
Qualified for playoffs
Best regular season record
Season Regular season Playoffs
Division Finish W L PCT Stage Results
Mandaluyong El Tigre
2018–19
Datu Cup
North 11th 8 17 .320 Did not qualify
All-time regular season record 8 17 .320 0 playoff appearances
All-time playoff record 0 0 0 Finals appearances
All-time overall record 8 17 .320 0 championships

References edit

  1. ^ Villanueva, Eros. "A tale of two tigers: Mandaluyong, Davao Occidental banner same monikers". FoxSports. Retrieved May 23, 2018.
  2. ^ "Parks, Rivero banner Mandaluyong in MPBL debut; actor Anderson leads Marikina". Spin.ph. May 27, 2018. Retrieved May 27, 2018.