2018 Bataan Risers season

Bataan Risers
2018 Bataan Risers season
Head coach	Jojo Lastimosa
Rajah Cup results
Record	2–7 ; (.222)
Place	8th
Playoff finish	Quarterfinals
Datu Cup results
Record	4–1 ; (.800)
Place	TBD
Playoff finish	TBD
Bataan Risers seasons

The 2018 Bataan Risers season is the 1st season of the franchise in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).

Key dates

January 25, 2018: Inaugural season of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).

Names

Bataan Defenders (2018)
Bataan Risers (2018–present)

Current roster

Bataan Risers roster

Players

Coaches

Pos.	#	Name	Height	Weight	DOB (YYYY-MM-DD)	From
G/F	5000000000000000000♠0	David, Gary (EP)	7000187960000000000♠6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	180 lb (82 kg)	1978–07–13	Lyceum
SF	7000100000000000000♠1	Grospe, John Ervin	7000193040000000000♠6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)		1988–02–25	Jose Rizal
G	7000300000000000000♠3	Iñigo, Alejandro Antonio	7000175260000000000♠5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)		1991–06–28	Far Eastern
F/C	7000500000000000000♠5	Espuelas, Gio Alfred	7000190500000000000♠6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)		1997–07–21	Bataan Peninsula State
PG	7000500000000000000♠5	Raymundo, Pamboy (EP)	7000177800000000000♠5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)	170 lb (77 kg)	1989–05–30	San Sebastian
G	7000600000000000000♠6	Vitug, Arvin Jay	7000177800000000000♠5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)		1989–10–26	San Sebastian
G	7000700000000000000♠7	Alejandro, J–Jay	7000182880000000000♠6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	165 lb (75 kg)	1995–09–13	National
PF	7001140000000000000♠14	Bregondo, Bernie	7000193040000000000♠6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)			Southwestern
SF	7000800000000000000♠8	Celiz, Robby (EP)	7000190500000000000♠6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	217 lb (98 kg)	1988–09–07	National
G/F	7000900000000000000♠9	Carlos, Al	7000187960000000000♠6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)		1991–03–09	CDS
G	7001100000000000000♠10	Dagangon, Gabriel	7000187960000000000♠6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)		1992–09–07	Perpetual
F	7001120000000000000♠12	Tolentino, Vince	7000190500000000000♠6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	1993–08–27	Ateneo
G	7001150000000000000♠15	Villarias, John Byron	7000182880000000000♠6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)		1988–02–25	Jose Rizal
F/C	7001180000000000000♠18	Capuli, Christian	7000187960000000000♠6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)		1993–01–09	Bataan Peninsula State
SG	7001210000000000000♠21	Ebidag, Francis	7000187960000000000♠6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)		1990–08–03	AMA
F/C	7001220000000000000♠22	Batino, Alfred Ryan	7000195580000000000♠6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)		1997–07–21	Centro Escolar
G/F	7001360000000000000♠36	Pangilinan, Mark Joseph	7000185420000000000♠6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)		1986–11–03	CCP
C	7001550000000000000♠55	Faundo, Jeepy	7000198120000000000♠6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)	190 lb (86 kg)	1995–09–21	Sto. Tomas

Head coach

Jojo Lastimosa

Assistant coach(es)

Michael Mendoza
Eric Mangubat

Team manager

Legend

(C) Team captain
(EP) Ex–Pro
(HG) Homegrown Player
(FF) Fil–Foreign Player
Injured

Roster

Anta Rajah Cup

Eliminations

Standings

Pos	Team	Pld	W	L	PCT	Qualification
1	Batangas City Athletics	9	8	1	.889	Playoffs
2	Bulacan Kuyas	9	6	3	.667^{[lower-alpha 1]}
3	Muntinlupa Cagers	9	6	3	.667^{[lower-alpha 1]}
4	Valenzuela Classic	9	6	3	.667^{[lower-alpha 1]}
5	Quezon City Capitals	9	5	4	.556^{[lower-alpha 2]}
6	Navotas Clutch	9	5	4	.556^{[lower-alpha 2]}
7	Parañaque Patriots	9	4	5	.444
8	Bataan Defenders	9	2	7	.222^{[lower-alpha 3]}
9	Imus Bandera	9	2	7	.222^{[lower-alpha 3]}	Eliminated
10	Caloocan Supremos	9	1	8	.111	Eliminated

Source: Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League
Rules for classification: Win-loss records, Head-to-head result, Goal difference among tied teams
Notes:

1 2 3 Considering that these teams had a 1–1 head-to-head record against each other, using goal difference, Bulacan places second with +5, Muntinlupa places third with +1; and Valenzuela places fourth with −6. Nevertheless, all of these teams will still earn homecourt advantage.
1 2 Quezon City Capitals wins tiebreaker over Navotas Clutch via head-to-head record.
1 2 Bataan Defenders wins tiebreaker over Imus Bandera via head-to-head record.

Game log

2017–18 game log
Total: 2–7

January

February

March

Playoffs

Brackets

Quarter-finals Best-of-three series		Semi-finals Best-of-three series		MPBL Finals Best-of-five championship series



1 Batangas City Athletics	2

8 Bataan Defenders	0
		1 Batangas City Athletics	2

		4 Valenzuela Classic	0
4 Valenzuela Classic	2

5 Quezon City Capitals	1
				1 Batangas City Athletics	3

				3 Muntinlupa Cagers	1
2 Bulacan Kuyas	1

7 Parañaque Patriots	2
		7 Parañaque Patriots	1

		3 Muntinlupa Cagers	2
3 Muntinlupa Cagers	2

6 Navotas Clutch	0

Game Log

2018 playoff game log
Total: 0–2

Quarterfinals

Game	Date	Opponent	Score	High points	High rebounds	High assists	Location/Attendance	Record
1	March 20	Batangas City	L 75–88	Gary David (24)	Arvie Bringas (8)	James Castro (5)	Batangas City Coliseum	0–1
2	March 24	Batangas City	L 82–95	James Castro (21)	James Castro (7)	James Castro (7)	Valenzuela Astrodome	0–2

Datu Cup

Northern Division

Pos	Team	Pld	W	L	PCT	GB	Qualification
1	Bataan Risers	10	9	1	.900	—	Playoffs
2	Manila Stars	11	9	2	.818	0.5
3	San Juan Knights	11	9	2	.818	0.5
4	Bulacan Kuyas	11	8	3	.727	1.5
5	Mandaluyong El Tigre	10	6	4	.600	3
6	Makati Skyscrapers	10	6	4	.600	3
7	Navotas Clutch	10	4	6	.400	5
8	Pampanga Lanterns	11	4	7	.364	5.5
9	Pasay Voyagers	11	4	7	.364	5.5	Eliminated
10	Valenzuela Idol Cheesedogs	10	3	7	.300	6
11	Caloocan Supremos	11	3	8	.273	6.5
12	Quezon City Capitals	8	2	6	.250	6
13	Pasig Pirates	10	1	9	.100	8

Updated to match(es) played on October 13, 2018. Source: http://mpbl.web.geniussports.com/competitions/?cu=MPBL/standings
Rules for classification: 1) Wins; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.

Game Log

2018–19 game log
Total: 5–1 (Home: 2–0; Road: 3–1)

June: 1–1 (Home: 1–0; Road: 0–1)

July: 3–0 (Home: 1–0; Road: 2–0)

August: 1–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 1–0)

Game	Date	Opponent	Score	High points	High rebounds	High assists	Location/Attendance	Record
6	August 8	Quezon City	W 101–68	Gary David (21)	J-Jay Alejandro (12)	John Raymundo (7)	Blue Eagle Gym	5–1

References

↑ Jacinto, Christian (2018-06-17). "Aris Dionisio steals spotlight from heralded teammates as Manila nips Bataan in MPBL debut | SPIN.PH". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 2018-06-24.
↑ Luarca, Roy. "MPBL: Bataan does home fans proud in shock win over champion Batangas". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2018-06-29.

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[4] Jacinto, Christian (2018-06-17). "Aris Dionisio steals spotlight from heralded teammates as Manila nips Bataan in MPBL debut | SPIN.PH". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 2018-06-24.

[5] Luarca, Roy. "MPBL: Bataan does home fans proud in shock win over champion Batangas". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2018-06-29.