Davao Occidental Tigers

Davao Occidental Tigers, also known as Davao Occidental Tigers Cocolife, is a professional basketball team in the Pilipinas Super League.[1][2]

Davao Occidental Tigers
LeagueMPBL (2018–2021)
Filbasket (2021)
PSL (2021–present)
Founded2018 (2018)
HistoryDavao Occidental Tigers (2018–present)
ArenaUniversity of Southeastern Philippines Gymnasium & Cultural Center
RMC–Petro Gazz Arena
Davao City Recreation Center
RDR Gymnasium
LocationDavao Occidental
Davao City, Davao del Sur
Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Team colors     
Main sponsorUnited Coconut Planters Life Assurance Corporation
ChampionshipsMPBL South Division Champions
MPBL National Champions

History

In 2018, the Tigers joined the MPBL. After the team won the 2019–20 MPBL Lakan Cup championship in 2021, the team left the MPBL to become one of the founding members of the Pilipinas Super League.[3] It also joined the Filbasket.[4]

In January 2022, the Tigers secured a franchise to participate in the ASEAN Basketball League.[5]

Current roster

PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
G 4 Wilson, John 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1987–01–18 José Rizal
F/C 5 Rodriguez, Larry 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1983–05–05 PMI
G 6 Dagangon, Gab 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 1992–09–07 UPHSD
F 8 Celiz, Robby 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 217 lb (98 kg) 1988–09–07 National-U
C 9 Grimaldo, Jayson 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 180 lb (82 kg) MLQU
G 13 Custodio, Bonbon 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 1982–11–30 UE
G 16 Palencia, Irven 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) St. Clare
G/F 17 Agovida, Keith 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 1990–02–14 Arellano
G 19 Calo, Emanuel 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 1989–12–27 Visayas
G 22 Adormeo, Arnold 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 1986–03–05 Mindanao
Head coach
  • Arvin Bonleon
Assistant coach(es)
  • Jose Matthew Makalintal
  • Manuel Lorenzo Iñigo II
Team manager
  • TBA

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured

Head coaches

Davao Occidental Tigers head coaches
2018–present
# Name Start End Regular Season Playoffs Best Finish Achievements
GC W L Win% GC W L Win%
1 Don Dulay 2018 present 25 20 5 .800 12 8 4 .667 Runner-up

All-time roster

Season-by-season records

Records from the 2019–20 MPBL season:
Season Conf.Team nameElimination roundPlayoffs
DivisionFinishWLPCTStageResults
2018–19 Datu CupDavao Occidental TigersSouthern1st/13205.800First Round
Division Semifinals
Division Finals
National Finals
won vs. Cebu City, 2–0
won vs. Bacoor City, 2–0
won vs. Batangas City, 2–1
lost vs. San Juan, 2–3
2019–20 Lakan Cup1st/15264.867First Round
Division Semifinals
Division Finals
National Finals
won vs. Bicol 2–1
won vs. Zamboanga, 2–0
won vs. Basilan, 2–1
won vs. San Juan, 3–1
2022–23 InvitationalDid not participate
Total elimination round469.8362 Division Finals appearances
Total playoffs177.7082 Finals appearances
Total franchise6316.7971 championship

References

  1. Joble, Rey. "Davao Occidental first MPBL southern team to sign as expansion club". FoxSports. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  2. Develos, Jon (May 17, 2018). "Davao Occidental Tigers gears up for 2nd MPBL season". Mindanao Times. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  3. "Davao Occidental leaves MPBL, named founding member of PSL". Tiebreaker Times. 27 December 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  4. Terrado, Reuben (26 July 2021). "Reigning MPBL champion Davao Occidental to join FilBasket". Sports Interactive Network. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  5. Li, Matthew (19 January 2022). "Davao Tigers get franchise in ABL". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  6. Joble, Rey. "Preseason champ Davao Occi Tigers become more stacked with addition of Custodio, Yee". FoxSports. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  7. "Mark Yee, Leo Najorda make Davao Occidental the team to beat down South in MPBL". Spin.ph. June 7, 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2018.


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