Phoenix Fuel Masters

Phoenix Fuel Masters
History
Phoenix Fuel Masters (2016–present)
Joined PBA 2016
Team colors                    
Company Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc.
Owner(s) Dennis Uy
Board governor Dennis Uy
Raymond Zorrilla (alternate)
Team manager Paolo Bugia
Head coach Louie Alas
Website www.phoenixfuels.ph/phoenix-fuelmasters/
Championships
None

The Phoenix Fuel Masters is a professional basketball team owned by Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. which debuted in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) in the 2016 Commissioner's Cup. The franchise began after the company acquired the second Barako Bull team in January 2016.

History

In March 2011, Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc., a sponsor of the PBA games, had expressed interest in acquiring a PBA franchise and were in talks to acquire the franchise of the original Barako Bull Energy Boosters team (owned by the Energy Food and Drink, Inc.).[1] For the sale to proceed, a two-thirds approval from the PBA Board of Governors was needed (7 out of 10 votes).[2] However, it failed to get the necessary number of votes.[3] Reportedly, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) intended to rename its PBA team as the Petron Blaze Boosters for the 2011 PBA Governors Cup, hence its objection to the proposed entry of Phoenix Petroleum, a business competitor of Petron, in 2011.[4] SMC reverted to playing as the San Miguel Beermen in 2014.

In July 2011, the PBA franchise of the original Barako Bull Energy Boosters was acquired by the Lina Group of Companies, owner of the original Air21 Express team, reportedly for 50 million pesos.[5] The franchise went on to play as the Shopinas.com Clickers[6] and, later, as the second Air21 Express team. In June 2014, the Lina Group sold this franchise to Manila North Tollways Corporation and became the NLEX Road Warriors.[7][8]

The Start Of Fuel Masters

Phoenix Fuel Masters' logo used during the 2016 Commissioner's Cup

In January 2016, Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. sealed a deal to acquire the team known as the second Barako Bull team (also known as the original Air21 Express team) from the Lina Group, reportedly in the amount of 100 million pesos.[9] The PBA board of governors unanimously approved the sale on January 20, 2016. In addition, the board also gave its approval for Phoenix Petroleum to play in the 2016 PBA Commissioner's Cup instead of waiting until the 2016-17 PBA season.[10] The coaching staff, players' contracts and contractual obligations will be carried over by the new owners.[11]

On February 10, 2016, the Phoenix Fuel Masters officially announced their entry into the PBA with a press conference, followed by the unveiling of their new uniforms, held at Novotel Manila in Araneta Center, Cubao.[12] The Fuel Masters debuted in the PBA with a 118-106 win over the NLEX Road Warriors at the 2016 PBA Commissioner's Cup, with Nigerian Kenny Adeleke as import.[13] After four games, he was waived and Kevinn Pinkney took his place as the team reinforcement.

On May 31, 2016, Phoenix announced the appointment of Westports Malaysia Dragons head coach Ariel Vanguardia as the new head coach of the team. He will take over the position formerly occupied by Banal.[14]

Current roster

Phoenix Fuel Masters roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#POBNameHeightWeightDOB (YYYY–MM–DD)From
G 1 Philippines Gamboa, Mike (R) 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 1989–02–26 Philippines-Diliman
G 2 Philippines Revilla, LA (C) 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 146 lb (66 kg) 1989–11–30 De La Salle
F 3 United States Perkins, Jason (R) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 235 lb (107 kg) 1992–09–20 De La Salle
F 4 United States Phelps, Eugene (I) 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 1990–01–23 Long Beach State
F 7 Philippines Intal, JC 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1983–11–18 Ateneo
F 8 Hong Kong Eriobu, Joseph 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1992–02–12 Mapúa
F/C 9 Philippines Chua, Justin 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 232 lb (105 kg) 1989–07–13 Ateneo
G 14 Philippines Alolino, Gelo 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1994–01–04 National-U
F/C 18 Philippines Kramer, Doug 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 235 lb (107 kg) 1983–07–10 Ateneo
G/F 20 Philippines Mendoza, Jaypee 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 188 lb (85 kg) 1990–11–09 San Beda
G/F 24 Philippines Guevarra, Rey 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1986–11–24 Letran
F 28 United States Wilson, Willy 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1980–01–30 De La Salle
G 31 Philippines Jazul, RJ 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 1986–04–11 Letran
G/F 35 Canada Wright, Matthew 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1992–02–07 St. Bonaventure
F 88 Philippines Abueva, Calvin 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 209 lb (95 kg) 1988–02–04 San Sebastian
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Team manager


Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (IN) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • (R) Rookie
  • Injured

Roster

Depth chart

Pos. Starting 5 Bench 1 Bench 2 Bench 3
C Doug Kramer Justin Chua Jam Cortes
PF Jason Perkins Willy Wilson Joseph Eriobu
SF Calvin Abueva JC Intal Jaypee Mendoza Rey Guevarra
SG Matthew Wright Calvin Abueva Gelo Alolino
PG RJ Jazul LA Revilla Mike Gamboa

Players of Notes

Local Players
Imports

Front Office

Coaches

Phoenix Fuel Masters Head Coaches
Assistant Coaches Team Manager Board Governor Alternate Governor
  • Dennis A. Uy (2016 – present)
  • Raymond T. Zorrilla (2016 – present)

Season-by-season records

Records from the 2016-17 PBA season:
Conf.Team nameElimination roundPlayoffs
FinishWLPCTStageResults
PHIPhoenix Fuel Masters6th / 1265.545QuarterfinalsStar 2, Phoenix 0
COM7th / 1247.364QuarterfinalsSan Miguel def. Phoenix, 115 - 96
GOV11th / 1229.182Did not qualify
Total elimination round1221.3640 semifinal appearances
Total playoffs03.0000 Finals appearances
Total 2016-171224.3330 championships
Total franchise2139.3500 championships

*one-game playoffs
**team had the twice-to-beat advantage

See also

References

  1. ↑ Beltran, Nelson (2011-03-22). "Barako Bull opts to leave PBA". Philippine Star. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
  2. ↑ Phoenix needs PBA board's approval for purchase of Barako, GMA News Online, March 1, 2011
  3. ↑ most-but-not-quite-no-phoenix-petroleum-in-pro-league-for-now Al most, but not quite: No Phoenix Petroleum in pro league — for now, Rey Joble, GMA News Online, March 29, 2011
  4. ↑ Phoenix Petroleum’s PBA entry a big concern for San Miguel, Rey Joble, GMA News Online, March 14, 2011
  5. ↑ Beltran, Nelson (2011-07-09). "Board okays Lina takeover of Barako, TV5 pact". Philippine Star. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
  6. ↑ Beltran, Nelson (2011-07-16). "Kings to ship Miller to Express for Canaleta". Philippine Star. Retrieved 2011-08-18.
  7. ↑ NLEX reaches deal to acquire Air 21 franchise, awaits league approval Archived 2014-06-26 at the Wayback Machine., Rey Joble, InterAksyon.com, June 23, 2014
  8. ↑ PBA approval of Air21's sale to NLEX clears way for Joseph Yeo trade to Ginebra for draft pick, Snow Badua, spin.ph, June 26, 2014
  9. ↑ Beltran, Nelson (19 January 2016). "Barako Bull, Phoenix agree on sale of PBA franchise". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 20 January 2016.
  10. ↑ PBA Board OKs sale of Barako Bull, PBA.inquirer.net, January 20, 2016
  11. ↑ Bracher, Jane (10 February 2016). "Phoenix to fuel PBA". Rappler.com. Retrieved 11 February 2016.
  12. ↑ Saberon-Ablayan, Marianne (23 January 2016). "Phoenix, formerly Barako Bull, thrilled with new PBA beginning". Sun.Star. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
  13. ↑ Beltran, Nelson (18 February 2016). "Fuel Masters smother Warriors in big debut". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 17 February 2016.
  14. ↑ Terrado, Reuben (May 31, 2016). "Ariel Vanguardia replaces Koy Banal as Phoenix coach to kick off PBA team's facelift". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved May 31, 2016.
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