Mandaluyong El Tigre

Mandaluyong El Tigre
League	MPBL
Founded	2018
History	Mandaluyong El Tigre 2018–2019
Arena	José Rizal University
Location	Mandaluyong
Team colors
Main sponsor	Dataland

The Mandaluyong El Tigre was a Filipino amateur 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.

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 date.

History

See also: 2018–19 Mandaluyong El Tigre season

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

2018–19 Mandaluyong El Tigre roster

Players

Coaches

Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From 0 John Arthur Vidal 1994–10–24 2 Xian Lim 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 1989–07–09 UE F 3 Gian Lloyd Abrigo (HG) 1990–08–03 5 Jopet Quiro (HG) 1991–01–15 6 Timoteo Gatchalian (HG) 1983–03–03 DLSU 7 Kirk Jan Vista (HG) 1996–06–15 F/C 9 Prince Rivero 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 1995–02–19 DLSU F/C 11 Bernzon Franco (EP) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) PCU 12 Antonio Bonsubre Jr. 1993–10–26 SBU 13 Jonathan Boholano (HG) 1996–12–19 RTU F 15 Jeff Javillonar (EP) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 1993–01–01 NU 18 John Paul Caulilan 1996–09–18 G 23 Josan Nimes (EP) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1991–05–11 Mapúa 24 Axel Torres 1993–08–17 DLSU G 27 Thomas Torres  5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 1994–10–27 DLSU 30 Jojo Cunanan 1984–06–14 33 Rogie Santiago 1990–06–23 C 63 JR Alabanza (EP) UE

Head coach Arlene Rodriguez Assistant coach(es) Mac Cuan Legend (HG) Homegrown (FF) Filipino-foreigner (SGL) Special Guest Licensee (RS) Reserve player Injured

Head coaches

Mandaluyong El Tigre head coaches
#	Name	Start	End	Achievements	Ref.
1	Mac Cuan	2018–19	2018–19	—
2	Arlene Rodriguez	2018–19	2018–19	—

Notable players

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

Season-by-season records

	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

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.