2018 San Juan Knights season

The 2018 San Juan Knights season is the 1st season of the franchise in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).

2018–19 San Juan Knights season
Head coachRandy Alcantara
Anta Rajah Cup results
Record0–0  
PlaceNot Participated
Datu Cup results
Record20–5
(.800)
Place3rd
Playoff finishChampions (def. Davao Occidental Tigers, 3-2)
San Juan Knights seasons

Key dates
  • June 12, 2018: Regular Season Begins.

Current roster
San Juan Knights roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#POBNameHeightWeightDOB (YYYY-MM-DD)From
G 0 Jeruta, Aaron 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 1994–10–16
G 4 Wilson, John (EP) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1987–01–18 Jose Rizal
F/C 5 Rodriguez, Larry (EP) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1983–05–05 PMI
F 6 Reyes, Lester 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 1985–06–04
G 7 Wamar Jr., Orlan 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) 1998–08–17
C 8 Parala, Michael Gierald 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 1988–03–04 Mapúa
SF 9 De Leon, Samboy (EP) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1992–03–09 Centro Escolar
F 11 Menguez, Christopher 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 1995–02–12
F 16 Aquino, Art Patrick 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 1994–12–05
G/F 17 Cardona, Mark (EP) 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1981–11–13 La Salle
G 18 Ayon, Rian Michael 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 1992–12–08
G 19 Pelayo, Cedric David 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 1993–12–19 Mapúa
G 20 Rios, Jordan (HG) 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 1991–01–14 St. Clare
C 21 Cortes, Jam (EP) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 1988–03–06 Letran
G 22 Clarito, Jhonard 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 1996–04–03
F 24 Marquez, Joseph Mark (HG) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 1991–02–18
G 26 Juniorisit, Carlos Edisane (FF) 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 1984–02–21
C 27 Ubalde, Joseph (HG) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 1984–12–21
F 28 Gabawan, Jamil Joseph 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 1990–03–19 Letran
Head coach
  • Randy Alcantara
Assistant coach(es)
  • TBA
Team manager
  • Jun Usman
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (EP) Ex–Pro
  • (HG) Homegrown Player
  • (FF) Fil–Foreign Player
  • Injured

Datu Cup

Standings
Pos Team Pld W L PCT GB Qualification
1 Bataan Risers 25 23 2 .920 — Playoffs
2 Makati Super Crunch 25 21 4 .840 2
3 San Juan Knights 25 20 5 .800[lower-alpha 1] 3
4 Manila Stars 25 20 5 .800 3
5 Bulacan Kuyas 25 14 11 .560 9
6 Navotas Clutch 25 13 12 .520 10
7 Quezon City Capitals 25 12 13 .480 11
8 Caloocan Supremos 25 11 14 .440[lower-alpha 2] 12
9 Pampanga Lanterns 25 11 14 .440 12 Eliminated
10 Valenzuela Classic 25 10 15 .400 13
11 Mandaluyong El Tigre 25 8 17 .320 15
12 Pasay Voyagers 25 8 17 .320 15
13 Pasig Pirates 25 4 21 .160 19
Source: Standings
Rules for classification: 1) Wins; 2) Head-to-head results; 3) Points difference; 4) Points scored.
Notes:
  1. San Juan wins tie-breaker against Manila via head-to-head record.
  2. Caloocan wins tie-breaker against Pampanga via head-to-head record.

Game Log
2018–19 game log
Total: 3–0 (Home: 1–0; Road: 2–0)
June: 2–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 2–0)
July: 1–0 (Home: 1–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateOpponentScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation/AttendanceRecord
3 July 11 Pasay[3] W 89–66 Ryan Michael Ayon Ayon (16) John Wilson (14) Gabawan, Cardona (5) Filoil Flying V Centre 3–0
4 July 21 Caloocan 81–77 Caloocan Sports Complex 3–0
August: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateOpponentScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation/AttendanceRecord
5 August 1
6 August 22
September: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateOpponentScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation/AttendanceRecord
7 September 5 Zamboanga 80–59 Filoil Flying V Centre
8 September 25 Navotas 81–74 Strike Gymnasium
October: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateOpponentScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation/AttendanceRecord
November: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateOpponentScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation/AttendanceRecord
November 21 Manila 84–80 Filoil Flying V Centre
December: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateOpponentScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation/AttendanceRecord
January: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateOpponentScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation/AttendanceRecord
February: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateOpponentScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation/AttendanceRecord
February 11 Quezon City 68–50 Filoil Flying V Centre
March: 0–0 (Home: 0–0; Road: 0–0)
GameDateOpponentScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation/AttendanceRecord

Playoffs

Brackets
  First Round
(Best-of-3)		 Divisional Semifinals
(Best-of-3)		 Divisional Finals
(Best-of-3)		 MPBL Finals
(Best-of-5)
                                     
N1 Bataan 2  
N8 Caloocan 0  
  N1 Bataan 1  
  N4 Manila 2  
N4 Manila 2
N5 Bulacan 0  
  N4 Manila 1  
Northern Division
  N3 San Juan 2  
N2 Makati 0  
N7 Quezon City 2  
  N7 Quezon City 0
  N3 San Juan 2  
N3 San Juan 2
N6 Navotas 0  
  N3 San Juan 3
  S1 Davao Occidental 2
S1 Davao Occidental 2  
S8 Cebu City 0  
  S1 Davao Occidental 2
  S5 Bacoor City 0  
S4 General Santos 0
S5 Bacoor City 2  
  S1 Davao Occidental 2
Southern Division
  S2 Batangas City 1  
S2 Batangas City 2  
S7 Imus 1  
  S2 Batangas City 2
  S6 Zamboanga 1  
S3 Muntinlupa 1
S6 Zamboanga 2  

Game Log
2019 playoff game log
Total: 9–3
First Round
Division Semi-Finals
GameDateOpponentScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation/AttendanceRecord
3 March 26 Quezon City W 94–86
4 March 28 Quezon City W 106–81
Division Finals
GameDateOpponentScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation/AttendanceRecord
5 April 4 Manila L 91–88 Filoil Flying V Centre
6 April 6 Manila W 92–90 San Andres Sports Complex
7 April 8 Manila W 85–74 Filoil Flying V Centre
Finals
GameDateOpponentScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation/AttendanceRecord
8 April 11 Davao Occidental W 84–74 Davao City Recreation Center 1–0
9 April 13 Davao Occidental L 60–67 RMC Gymnasium 1–1
10 April 16 Davao Occidental W 67–62 Filoil Flying V Centre 2–1
11 April 22 Davao Occidental L 66–77 Filoil Flying V Centre 2–2
12 April 25 Davao Occidental W 87–86 RMC Gymnasium 3–2

Awards

Awards

Best Player of the Game
Date Player Opponent Stats Ref.
June 20 John Wilson Pampanga Lanterns 20 PTS 3 REB 2 AST
June 30 Jhonard Clarito Bulacan Kuyas 9 PTS 4 REB 4 STL 3 BLK


References
  1. Luarca, Roy. "MPBL: Lights out, as visiting San Juan breezes past Pampanga". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2018-06-29.
  2. "Insights: Stingy defense, balanced offense help San Juan rout Bulacan - FOX Sports PH". FOX Sports PH. 2018-06-30. Retrieved 2018-07-01.
  3. "MPBL: San Juan stays unbeaten after whipping Pasay - FOX Sports PH". FOX Sports PH. 2018-07-11. Retrieved 2018-07-11.
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