Bulacan Kuyas

Bulacan Kuyas is a professional basketball team in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). It is owned by the Provincial Government of Bulacan, backed by Bulacan's First District Representative Jose Antonio Sy-Alvarado, who is also known as "Kuya."

Bulacan Kuyas
LeagueMPBL
Founded2017 (2017)
HistoryBulacan Kuyas
(2018–present)
Bulacan Kuyas–Ligo Sardines
(2018)
Bulacan Kuyas–Mighty Sports
(2018–2019)
ArenaBulacan Capitol Gym
Baliuag Star Arena
Malolos Sports and Convention Center
LocationMalolos, Bulacan
Baliuag, Bulacan
Team colors     
Head coachRalph Emerson Rivera

History

The Bulacan Kuyas which is owned by Bulacan Congressman Jonathan Sy-Alvarado[1] was among the teams which featured in the inaugural competition of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League, the 2018 MPBL Anta Rajah Cup. They were also the champions of the pre-season tournament of the MPBL held prior to the tournament.[2] The team inked a partnership with the Ligo Sardines, a canned sardines brand, for the duration of the 2018 MPBL Anta Rajah Cup.[3] Entering the 2018 MPBL Datu Cup, the team changed its sponsor and signed a deal with Mighty Sports to become the team's new major sponsor.[4][5]

Current roster

PlayersCoaches
Pos.#POBNameHeightWeightDOB (YYYY–MM–DD)From
F/C 0 Soriano, Eroll 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 1995–12–19 Immaculada Concepcion
F 1 Escosio, Wowie 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 202 lb (92 kg) 1991–10–16 Visayas
G 3 Iñigo, Achie 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 1991–06–28 Far Eastern
G 4 dela Cruz, Jovit 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 162 lb (73 kg) 1990–12–11 San Sebastian
G 13 Martinez, James 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 1987–01–31 UE
F 16 Neypes, Kyle 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 1992–06–20 National-U
G/F 19 Arim, Oneal 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Centro Escolar
F 24 Marquez, Joseph 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Our Lady of Fatima
G 27 Bacay, Patrick 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Our Lady of Fatima
C 69 Faundo, Bryan 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 1984–02–18 Letran
F 99 Hoyohoy, Jack 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 1998–04–20 Our Lady of Fatima
Alamo, Janboy 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Norzagaray
G/F de Mesa, Rey 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) St. Clare
G Sumaway, Reginald 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) Crocodile Farm
C Santos, Ivan 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) TIP
F Leyson, Jonard 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Mandaluyong
G Buluran, Louie John 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 1985–08–25 UST
Head coach
  • Ralph Emerson Rivera
Assistant coach(es)
  • Don Rez Villamin
  • Christian Coronel
  • Luisito Jimenez
  • Gaudencio Espela
Team manager
  • Rodolfo Reyes III

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (EP) Ex–Pro
  • (HG) Homegrown Player
  • (FF) Fil–Foreign Player
  • (SGL) Special Guest License
  • Injured

Season-by-season records

Records from the 2021 MPBL Invitational:
Season Conf.Team nameElimination roundPlayoffs
DivisionFinishWLPCTStageResults
2018–19 Rajah CupBulacan KuyasNone2nd/1063.667Quarterfinalslost vs. Parañaque, 1–2
Datu CupNorthern5th/131411.560First Roundlost vs. Manila, 0–2
2019–20 Lakan Cup6th/161911.633First Roundlost vs. Makati, 0–2
2022–23 InvitationalGroup D4th/623.400Did not qualify
Total elimination round4128.5940 Division Finals appearances
Total playoffs16.1430 finals appearance
Total franchise4234.5530 championships

References

  1. Balbin, Manny (October 13, 2017). "Bulacan KUYA'S ready for battle at the Big Dome". Ronda Balita (in Filipino).
  2. "Bulacan, Quezon City prevail in MPBL". Manila Bulletin. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 12 June 2018.
  3. "Bulacan Kuyas inks partnership with Ligo Sardines". Ligo Brand Philippines. 24 January 2018. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  4. "Mighty Sports back on mainstream cage scene via MPBL's Bulacan Kuyas". FOX Sports Philippines. June 17, 2018. Retrieved June 17, 2018.
  5. "Might Sports Re-Emerges in the MPBL". Mighty Sports. June 18, 2018. Retrieved June 18, 2018.
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