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Strong Group Athletics (basketball)

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Strong Group Athletics (SGA) a sports organization based in the Philippines. It sponsors men's and women's basketball teams at both collegiate and professional level.

Strong Group Athletics
LeaguesN/A
Founded2023
Team managerJacob Lao
Head coachCharles Tiu
OwnershipFrank Lao

The Strong Group was founded by Filipino businessman Frank Lao.[1]

History edit

Background edit

The Strong Group maintains its own basketball team which has competed in the Dubai International Basketball Championship in the United Arab Emirates.

They debuted in the 2023 edition, with Mighty Sports and Acto City sponsoring their stint.[2][3] Strong Group, coached by Charles Tiu, finished as quarterfinalists.[4]

They are set to return in 2024 edition with Tiu reprising his role and backed by Brian Goorjian as team consultant.[5]

Current team edit

The following is the roster of the Strong Group for the 2024 Dubai International Basketball Championship.[5][6][7]

Strong Group – 2024 Dubai International Basketball Championship roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt. Age
C 1     Blatche, Andray 2.10 m (6 ft 11 in) 37 – (1986-08-22)22 August 1986
SG 94   Moore, McKenzie (I) 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 31 – (1992-05-11)11 May 1992
SG 21   Roberson, André (I) 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 32 – (1991-12-04)4 December 1991
C 39   Howard, Dwight (I) 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) 38 – (1985-12-08)8 December 1985
PF 17   Quiambao, Kevin 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 23 – (2001-04-22)22 April 2001
G 18   Escandor, Francis 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
PG 12   Cagulangan, JD 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
F 34   Liwag, Allen 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
PG 13   Ynot, Tony 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
F 20   Sanchez, Justine 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
PF 19   Baltazar, Justine 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) 27 – (1997-02-19)19 February 1997
SG 15     Heading, Jordan 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 28 – (1996-01-30)30 January 1996
Head coach
Assistant coaches
Team manager
  •   Jacob Lao
Team consultant
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import
  • Nat. – Flags indicate national team
    eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events
  • Age – describes age
    on January 19, 2024

Past rosters edit

2023 Dubai International Basketball Championship

The following is the roster of the Strong Group for the 2023 Dubai International Basketball Championship.[8][9]

Strong Group – 2023 Dubai International Basketball Championship roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt. Age
SG 1   Andrade, BJ 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
SF 32   Balkman, Renaldo (I) 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 39 – (1984-07-14)14 July 1984
PF 19   Baltazar, Justine 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) 27 – (1997-02-19)19 February 1997
PG 2     Barefield, Sedrick 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 27 – (1996-11-18)18 November 1996
PG 12   Cagulangan, JD 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
SF 5   Fornillos, Inand 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
F 0   Gozum, Will 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
PG 16   Lastimosa, Jerom 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 25 – (1998-07-01)1 July 1998
SG 17     Lopez, Francis 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 20 – (2003-05-17)17 May 2003
SG 15   Muhammad, Shabazz (I) 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 31 – (1992-11-13)13 November 1992
G 8   Ozcon, Miguel 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
PF 88   Quiambao, Kevin 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 23 – (2001-04-22)22 April 2001
SG 7   Young, Nick (I) 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 38 – (1985-06-01)1 June 1985
Head coach
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import
  • Nat. – Flags indicate national team
    eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events
  • Age – describes age
    on January 27, 2023

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ "UAAP: Lady Warriors boost roster as California Academy standouts commit to UE". ABS-CBN News. July 19, 2023. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "Strong Group begins Dubai campaign vs UAE national team". Manila Bulletin. January 26, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  3. ^ Li, Matthew (December 23, 2022). "Mighty Sports gives way as Jacob Lao's Strong Group to rep PH in Dubai meet". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  4. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (February 3, 2023). "Strong Group-PH bows out of contention in Dubai". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Sayson, Homer (January 3, 2024). "Strong Group taps Howard, Blatche, Goorjian for Dubai. Is Brownlee next?". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  6. ^ "Strong Group brings in Quiambao, Topex, Escandor, CSB trio for Dubai meet". Tiebreaker Times. January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  7. ^ Ulanday, John Bryan (January 18, 2024). "Strong Group puts loaded lineup to test vs UAE". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  8. ^ Li, Matthew (January 24, 2023). "Kevin Quiambao replaces Kouame in Strong Group lineup". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  9. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (January 29, 2023). "Shabazz Muhammad fuels Strong Group-PH to another win in Dubai". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 3, 2024.

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