2018 MPBL Datu Cup

2018 MPBL Datu Cup
Competition details
Season 2018–19
Teams 26
Games played 325 (Elimination Round)
TBD - 31 to 47 (Playoffs + Finals)
Dates Eliminations:
June 12, 2018 – TBD
Playoffs: Q1 2019 (TBD)
Finals: Q2 2019 (TBD)
TV ABS-CBN Sports (S+A Channel 23 & HD Channel 166)
Liga (Channel 86 and HD Channel 183)
Records
Biggest home win Manila Stars 115–85 Pasay Voyagers
(August 30, 2018)
Biggest away win Quezon City Capitals 68–101 Bataan Risers
(August 08, 2018)
Highest scoring Bulacan Kuyas 117–113 Imus Bandera
(September 27, 2018)
Winning streak Bataan Risers - 9 games
Losing streak Pasig Pirates - 6 games
2019 MPBL Lakan Cup →
All statistics correct as of October 04, 2018.

The 2018 MPBL Datu Cup is the second tournament of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League and the first full season with a national scope. The tournament is patterned after the current format of the National Basketball Association of the United States and the now-defunct Metropolitan Basketball Association in the Philippines, which it is divided into two divisions: The Northern and the Southern Divisions. A record of 26 teams are set to join the year-long conference[1], which is expected to run for a span of 9–11 months, according to league commissioner Kenneth Duremdes. The almost year-long conference opened in June 12, 2018, which coincided with the Philippine Independence Day at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City and will end with the conclusion of the MPBL Finals around next year.

Format

Source: [2]

  • All 26 teams will be divided into two conferences or groups: the North and South Divisions, which consist 13 teams each.
  • In the regular season, teams will play in a single round-robin format, with each team playing 25 games, in a home-and-away basis. Though divided into two groups, teams will still play in a round-robin.
  • At the end of the regular season, the top eight teams in each conference will qualify for the playoffs. The top four (4) teams in each conference will earn home-court advantage throughout the division playoffs. Additionally, the team with the league's best record will hold home-court advantage throughout the playoffs, including the national finals (if they can make it as far as there).
  • For the playoffs, The first round, division semifinals, and the division finals will be a best-of-3 series, while the MPBL Finals will be a best-of-5 series.
  • For the first round, division semifinals, and the division finals, the team with the home-court advantage will host Games 1 and 3 (if necessary) in their homecourts, while in the MPBL Finals (National Finals), the team with the better regular season record will host Games 1, 2 and 5 (if necessary).

Transactions

Coaching changes

Off-season
Team Outgoing coach Incoming coach
Bulacan Kuyas Chris Baluyot Britt Reroma
Navotas Clutch Elvis Tolentino Richie Ticzon
Parañaque Patriots Aric del Rosario Eric Samson
Mid-season
Team Outgoing coach Incoming coach
Imus Bandera Jerry Codiñera Mike Orquillas

Team Changes

New Teams

Sixteen (16) new teams joined for this cup.

New 16 teams

  1. Bacoor Strikers
  2. Basilan Steel
  3. Cebu City Sharks
  4. Davao Occidental Tigers
  5. General Santos Warriors
  6. Laguna Heroes
  7. Makati Skyscrapers
  8. Mandaluyong El Tigre
  9. Manila Stars
  10. Marikina Shoemasters
  11. Pampanga Lanterns
  12. Pasig Pirates
  13. Pasay Voyagers
  14. Rizal Crusaders
  15. San Juan Knights
  16. Zamboanga Valientes

Name Change

Regular season

Groupings can be seen here:[3]

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.

Southern Division

Pos Team Pld W L PCT GB Qualification
1 Muntinlupa Cagers 9 8 1 .889 — Playoffs
2 Davao Occidental Tigers 11 8 3 .727 1
3 Bacoor Strikers 10 6 4 .600 2.5
4 Laguna Heroes 11 6 5 .545 3
5 Parañaque Patriots 11 6 5 .545 3
6 Imus Bandera 10 5 5 .500 3.5
7 Zamboanga Valientes 10 5 5 .500 3.5
8 Batangas City Athletics 11 5 6 .455 4
9 GenSan Warriors 10 4 6 .400 4.5 Eliminated
10 Marikina Shoemasters 11 4 7 .364 5
11 Basilan Steel 11 4 7 .364 5
12 Rizal Crusaders 11 4 7 .364 5
13 Cebu City Sharks 10 2 8 .200 6.5
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.

Results

A total of 325 single round robin games will be played during the regular season.

Teams BAC BAS BTA BTG BUL CAL CEB DVO GS IMU LAG MAK MND MNL MAR MUN NAV PAM PQE PSG PSY RIZ QC SJ VAL ZAM
Bacoor — 76–77 86–68 76–71 91–86 61–83 83–97 81–75 80–81 84–59 90–86
Basilan - — 57–59 92–84 86–76 62–80 65–77 70–68 75–99 88–78 66–69 94–96 80–94
Bataan - - — 81–67 76–69 91–88 62–58 95–85 72–70 82–89 87–74 60–57 101–68 59–55
Batangas City - - - — 54–63 81–69 66–72 54–61 72–65 61–57 75–80 95–90 66–78
Bulacan - - - - — 88–85 43–56 117–113 62–84 77–58 80–61 61–55 76–94
Caloocan - - - - - — 68–82 84–75 68–95 55–59 87–94 91–81 92–80 77–81
Cebu City - - - - - - — 64–71 66–70 61–90 70–66 76–107 73–81
Davao Occidental - - - - - - - — 75–71 77–79 82–77 68–61 90–78 92–85
GenSan - - - - - - - - — 79–73 71–86 81–88 72–64 64–70 72–77
Imus - - - - - - - - - — 79–76 72–71 88–76 75–79 81–71
Laguna - - - - - - - - - - — 74–68 74–61 76–52 83–75 79–80 56–81 80–86
Makati - - - - - - - - - - - — 99–98 90–71 67–64
Mandaluyong - - - - - - - - - - - - — 73–92 74–86 59–55 77–75 98–55 65–51 71–61
Manila - - - - - - - - - - - - - — 100–86 100–75 115–85 89–84
Marikina - - - - - - - - - - - - - - — 76–85 80–76 71–67 69–75 78–74 99–102 80–87
Muntinlupa - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - — [note 1] [4] 77–76 84–80 77–71 85–69
Navotas - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - — 97–70 83–75 87–81 74–81 78–89
Pampanga - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - — 82–79 97–94 70–93
Parañaque - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - — 87–69 73–69 76–73 68–58
Pasig - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - — 81–78 60–87 78–92
Pasay - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - — 87–81 66–89
Rizal - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - — 85–77 77–73
Quezon City - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - — 76–72
San Juan - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - — 80–59
Valenzuela - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - —
Zamboanga - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - —
Updated to match(es) played on October 11, 2018. Source: http://mpbl.web.geniussports.com/competitions/?cu=MPBL/schedule
Colours: Blue = left column team win; Red = top row team win.

Not all games are in home-away format. Each team plays every team once.

Playoffs

  First Round Division Semifinals Division Finals MPBL Finals
                                     
 
 
   
   
 
   
Northern Division
   
 
 
 
   
 
  N
  S
 
 
 
   
 
 
Southern Division
   
 
 
 
   
 

Awards

Players of the week
WeekPlayerStat LineAgainstRef.
June 12−16, 2018Reed Juntilla (Zamboanga Valientes)30 Points
6 Rebounds
5 Assists
1 Steal		Laguna Heroes[5]
June 19−23, 2018Christopher Sumalinog (Bacoor City Strikers)22 Points
7 Rebounds
1 Assist
1 Steal
2 Blocks		Cebu City Sharks[6]
June 26–30, 2018Jai Reyes (Laguna Heroes)21 Points
11 Rebounds
5 Assists
1 Steal		Pasig Pirates[7]
July 3–6, 2018Bobby Ray Parks Jr. (Mandaluyong El Tigre)20 Points
11 Rebounds
10 Assists
7 Steals		Pasig Pirates
July 10–12, 2018Mar Villahermosa (Caloocan Supremos)29 Points
3 Rebounds
2 Assists
5 Steals		Rizal Crusaders
July 16–21, 2018Michael Juico (Pampanga Lanterns)35 Points
7 Rebounds
3 Assists
3 Steals		Parañaque Patriots
July 31–August 4, 2018Mikee Reyes (Bacoor City Strikers)21 Points
10 Rebounds
15 Assists
2 Steals		Caloocan Supremos
August 7–11, 2018Reed Juntilla (Zamboanga Valientes)29 Points
11 Rebounds
4 Assists		Navotas Clutch
August 14–16, 2018Gab Banal (Bacoor Strikers)25 Points
12 Rebounds
6 Assists		Laguna Heroes
August 21–25, 2018Allan Mangahas (Muntinlupa Cagers)21 Points
4 Rebounds
5 Assists
2 Blocks		San Juan Knights
August 28–September 1, 2018Billy Ray Robles (Davao Occidental Tigers)21 Points
10 Rebounds
9/16 Field Goals		Valenzuela Idol Cheesedogs
September 4–8, 2018Allan Mangahas (Muntinlupa Cagers)22 Points
12 Rebounds
12 Assists		Bacoor City Strikers
September 11–13, 2018Aris Dionisio (Manila Stars)24 Points
10 Rebounds
2 Assists
2 Steals
2 Blocks		Caloocan Longrich
September 19–23, 2018Mark Yee (Davao Occidental Tigers)16 Points
24 Rebounds
6 Assists		Pasay Voyagers
September 25–29, 2018Mark Yee (Davao Occidental Tigers)29 Points
11 Rebounds
3 Assists
1 Steal
1 Block		Caloocan Supremos
October 2–6, 2018Gab Banal (Bacoor Strikers)30 Points
10 Rebounds
4 Assists		Navotas Clutch

Statistics

As of October 11, 2018

Individual statistic leaders

CategoryPlayerTeamStatistic
Points per gameAlmond VosotrosCaloocan Supremos23.0
Rebounds per gameFelix AprekuMuntinlupa Cagers13.1
Assists per gamePaolo HubaldeValenzuela Idol Cheesedogs8.2
Steals per gameChristopher MasaglangGeneral Santos Warriors3.3
Blocks per gameJeff MorilloQuezon City Capitals2.6
Turnovers per gameAlmond VosotrosCaloocan Supremos6.0
Fouls per gameChad AlonzoValenzuela Idol Cheesedogs3.8
Minutes per gameHarold Miguel ArboledaParañaque Patriots33.11
FG%7 PlayersMultiple Teams100.0%
FT%10+ PlayersMultiple Teams100.0%
3FG%5 PlayersMultiple Teams100.0%
Player efficiency rating
Double-doublesBernzon FrancoPasig Pirates6
Harold Miguel ArboledaParañaque Patriots
Triple-doublesRay Parks Jr.Mandaluyong El Tigre1
Mikee ReyesBacoor Strikers
Allan MangahasMuntinlupa Cagers
Gabriel BanalBacoor Strikers

Individual game highs

CategoryPlayerTeamStatistic
PointsMichael JuicoPampanga Lanterns35
Juneric BaloriaPampanga Lanterns
ReboundsJR TaganasBulacan Kuyas26
AssistsRay Parks Jr.Mandaluyong El Tigre15
Mikee ReyesBacoor Strikers
StealsWarren YbanezMarikina Shoemasters8
BlocksEduardo DoroteoPasig Pirates7
Three-pointersYves SazonMarikina Shoemasters7

Team statistic leaders

CategoryTeamStatistic
Points per game
Rebounds per game
Assists per game
Steals per game
Blocks per game
Turnovers per game
Fouls per game
FG%
FT%
3FG%
+/−

Notes

  1. ↑ Match was put to a stop due to a faulty ring in Navotas Sports Complex. The incident occurred in the final 1:35 mark of the overtime period, where Muntinlupa leads by three points, 98-95, when the match was put to a premature end.

References

  1. ↑ Luarca, Roy (9 May 2018). "Basilan joins field, as number of teams soars to 25 for Datu Cup". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  2. ↑ "MPBL Format". Facebook. Pasig Pirates. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  3. ↑ Joble, Rey. "Here's how the MPBL divides 26 teams this season". Fox Sports PH. Retrieved 28 May 2018.
  4. ↑ "Faulty ring ends Navotas vs. Muntinlupa game". ABS-CBN Sports. 29 July 2018. Retrieved 4 August 2018.
  5. ↑ Isaga, JR (June 20, 2018). "MPBL week 1: Juntilla bags Player of the Week, Sazon wows in opener". Rappler. Retrieved June 20, 2018.
  6. ↑ Bolo, Lance (June 27, 2018). "Best Player of the Week (June 19-23), Christopher Sumalinog of Bacoor City Strikers, He registered 22 points, 7 rebounds, 1 steal and 2 blocks against Cebu City Sharks - Casino Ethyl Alcohol last week". Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. Retrieved June 27, 2018.
  7. ↑ Bolo, Lance (July 2, 2018). "Player of the Week (June 26-30): JAI REYES, Nagtala ng double-double performance (21pts, 11rebs, 5ast, 1stl) si Jai Reyes ng Laguna Krah Heroes upang makuha ang unang panalo ng kanyang koponan kontra sa home team Pasig Pirates nung nakaraang June 26". Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. Retrieved July 2, 2018.
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