Nueva Ecija Capitals

The Nueva Ecija Capitals, also known as Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards, is a professional basketball team in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) and Filbasket, based in Nueva Ecija, Philippines.[1]

Nueva Ecija Capitals
LeagueMPBL
Filbasket
Founded2019 (2019)
HistoryNueva Ecija MiGuard
(2019)
Nueva Ecija ForestLake
(2019)
Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards
(2019–2021)
Nueva Ecija Capitals (2021–present)
ArenaAraullo University Gym
LocationCabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Team colors     
Head coachCarlo Tan

History

In May 2019, the Rice Vanguards formally joined the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).[2] During the middle part of 2019–20 MPBL season, the team tapped Charles Tiu as their head coach, replacing Alvin Grey.[3]

Current roster
Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#POBNameHeightWeightDOB (YYYY–MM–DD)From
F/C 0 Gozum, Will 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1999–04–08 Philippines-Diliman
G 5 Dario, Diego 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) 145 lb (66 kg) 1997–01–06 Philippines-Diliman
G 6 Sumang, Roi 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 155 lb (70 kg) 1990–12–12 UE
G 7 Palma, Renz 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 187 lb (85 kg) 1993–01–03 UE
G 8 Simon, Peter June 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1980–06–01 Mindanao
G 12 Banal, Raphael 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1992–10–28 Hope International
F 16 Baculanag, Bobby 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 186 lb (84 kg) San Sebastian
F/C 17 Belgica, Ken 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 200 lb (91 kg) St. Benilde
F 18 Gutang, Justin 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 195 lb (88 kg) St. Benilde
F 19 Sarao, John Paul 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1995–02–23 St. Francis of Assisi
G 27 Bitoon, Christopher 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 160 lb (73 kg) MLQU
F 29 Mabulac, Michael 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 218 lb (99 kg) 1991–10–31 José Rizal
G 51 Villarias, Byron 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 172 lb (78 kg) 1988–02–25 José Rizal
Head coach
  • Carlo Tan
Assistant coach(es)
  • Howard Chang
  • Woody Co
Team manager
  • Ivan Cuevas
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (EP) Ex–Pro
  • (HG) Homegrown Player
  • (FF) Fil–Foreign Player
  • (SGL) Special Guest License
  • Injured

Head Coaches
  • Eric Gascon (2019)
  • Alvin Grey (2019)
  • Charles Tiu (2019–2021)
  • Carlo Tan (2021–present)

Season-by-season records
Records from the 2021 MPBL Invitational:
Season Conf.Team nameElimination roundPlayoffs
DivisionFinishWLPCTStageResults
2019–20 Lakan CupNueva Ecija Rice VanguardsNorthern11th/161020.333Did not qualify
2022–23 InvitationalGroup C1st/5401.000Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Finals		won vs. Iloilo, 84–67
won vs. Imus, 82–76
Lost vs. Basilan 80–83 (OT)
Total elimination round1420.4121 semifinals appearances
Total playoffs21.6671 finals appearance
Total franchise1621.4320 championships

References
  1. Aquino, Malou (May 24, 2019). "NUEVA ECIJA MI GUARD HANDA NA SA MPBL". Pilipino Mirror. Retrieved May 24, 2019.
  2. Henson, Quinito (May 16, 2019). "MPBL ready to launch third battleground". PhilStar.com. Retrieved November 25, 2021.
  3. Terrado, Reuben (September 26, 2019). "Charles Tiu taking over as new Nueva Ecija coach in MPBL, says source". Sports Interactive Network. Retrieved November 25, 2021.


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