1990 Pepsi Hotshots season
| 1990 Pepsi Hotshots season | |
|---|---|
| Head coach |
Edgardo Ocampo Derrick Pumaren |
| Owner(s) | Pepsi Philippines |
| First Conference results | |
| Record |
1–9 (.100) |
| Place | 8th |
| Playoff finish | N/A |
| All-Filipino Conference results | |
| Record |
1–9 (.100) |
| Place | 7th |
| Playoff finish | N/A |
| Third Conference results | |
| Record |
0–10 (.000) |
| Place | 8th |
| Playoff finish | N/A |
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Stats @ PBA-Online.net | |
| Pepsi Hotshots seasons | |
The 1990 Pepsi Hotshots season was the 1st season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
Expansion pool
| Expansion Draft |
|---|
| Tonichi Yturri (#1 from San Miguel) |
| Jeffrey Graves (#3 from San Miguel) |
| Ricky Relosa (#5 from Alaska) |
| Joey Loyzaga (#7 from Añejo) |
| Harmon Codiñera (#9 from Añejo) |
| Alejo Alolor (#11 from Purefoods) |
| Pepsi won the toss over Pop Cola to pick first, both teams took turns in choosing players |
Off-season transactions
| TRANSACTIONS |
|---|
| Dennis Abbatuan Acquired via Free Agency from Presto Tivoli |
| Joey Loyzaga Picked in the expansion pool, was traded to Pop Cola |
| Carlito Mejos Draft Rights acquired from Purefoods in exchange for 1991 first round pick |
| Cadel Mosqueda Drafted Rookie |
| Salvador Ramos Rookie free agent signed |
| Gilbert Reyes, Jr Drafted Rookie, 3rd overall pick |
| Vernie Villarias Draft Rights acquired from Purefoods in exchange for 1991 first round pick |
| Rey Yncierto Rookie free agent signed |
Summary
Newcomer Pepsi Cola, coached by the comebacking mentor Edgardo Ocampo and later former San Miguel assistant coach Derrick Pumaren, had a forgettable campaign in their first year of participation in the PBA, finishing with a lowly 2-28 record, with two wins coming at the hands of fellow expansion team Pop Cola. The Hotshots registered their first win in the opening game of the season on February 18, scoring a rousing 149-130 victory over importless Pop Cola Sizzlers. [1] Their import Derrick Hamilton scored 77 points in that game. Pepsi lost the rest of their nine games in the eliminations and their first six matches in the All-Filipino Conference for a 15-game losing streak. The Hotshots finally broke the long, losing slump with a come-from-behind 117-111 win over Pop Cola on July 3. [2]
In the Third Conference, San Miguel assistant coach Derrick Pumaren accepted the offer to coach the Pepsi Hotshots, replacing Ed Ocampo. The Hotshots acquired veteran center Abet Guidaben, who was traded by Alaska in exchange for Harmon Codiñera. Former Hills Bros. import Jose Slaughter came back to replace Alyun Taylor, who was only good for two games, and Slaughter teamed with Jeff Hodge. The Hotshots failed to score a single victory and were shut out in 10 games in the eliminations.
Roster
| ROSTER | # | POS | HT | COLLEGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alejo Alolor | 2 | Guard-Forward | 6"1' | University of Visayas |
| Gilbert Reyes, Jr | 5 | Guard | 5"8' | Ateneo de Manila |
| Ricky Relosa | 7 | Forward-Center | 6"3' | Mapua (Juniors) |
| Reynaldo Yncierto | 8 | Guard | 6"0' | Cebu Central Colleges |
| Carlito Mejos | 10 | Guard | 5"11' | University of Visayas |
| Antonio Yturri | 11 | Center | 6"5' | De La Salle University |
| Cadel Mosqueda | 12 | Center-Forward | 6"3' | Arellano University |
| Verne Villarias | 14 | Guard | 6"1' | University of the East |
| Salvador Ramos | 15 | Forward | 6"3' | Letran College |
| Jeffrey Graves | 17 | Forward | 6"3' | Angeles University Foundation |
| Abet Guidaben Acquired from Alaska | 23 | Center-Forward | 6"5' | University of San Jose Recoletos |
| Dennis Abbatuan | 30 | Forward | 6"2' | Jose Rizal College |
| Timoteo Coloso Signed in the All-Filipino | 32 | Guard-Forward | 6"2' | Letran College |
| Derrick Hamilton 1st conference import | 3 | Center-Forward | 6"5' | University of Southern Mississippi |
| Jeff Hodge 3rd conference import | 3 | Guard-Forward | 6"3' | University of South Alabama |
| Alyun Taylor 3rd conference import | 21 | Guard-Forward | 6"1' | |
| Jose Slaughter 3rd conference import | 21 | Guard | 6"3' | University of Portland |
| Harmon Codiñera Traded to Alaska | 13 | Forward | 6"4' | Far Eastern University |
Assistant Coach: Bobby Littaua, replaced by Gabby Velasco Team Manager: Steve Watson
References
- ↑ "Pepsi routs All-Pinoy Pop". Manila Standard.
- ↑ "Pepsi ends journey to PBA's record of shame". Manila Standard.
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