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
2021 Bulacan Kuyas season
LeagueMPBL
Founded2017
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
Bulacan Kuyas roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#POBNameHeightWeightDOB (YYYY–MM–DD)From
G/F – Arim, Oneal 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Centro Escolar
G – Bacay, Patrick 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Our Lady of Fatima
– Caspe, J. J. Batangas
G/F – de Mesa, Rey 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) St. Clare
G – dela Cruz, Jovit 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 162 lb (73 kg) 1990–12–11 San Sebastian
F – Escosio, Wowie 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 202 lb (92 kg) 1991–10–16 Visayas
C – Faundo, Bryan 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 1984–02–18 Letran
F – Hoyohoy, Jack 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 1998–04–20 Our Lady of Fatima
G – Iñigo, Achie 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 1991–06–28 Far Eastern
F – Marquez, Joseph 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Our Lady of Fatima
G – Martinez, James 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 1987–01–31 UE
F – Neypes, Kyle 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 1992–06–20 National-U
G – Parcero, Luke 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) St. Francis of Assisi
C – Santos, Ivan 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) TIP
F/C – Soriano, Eroll 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 1995–12–19 Immaculada Concepcion
F – Tamayo, Lester 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Pasig Catholic
G – Teodoro, Teytey 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 1993–08–21 José Rizal
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
  • Injured

Season-by-season records
Records from the 2019–20 MPBL season:
Season Conf.Team nameElimination roundPlayoffs
FinishWLPCTStageResults
2018–19 Anta Rajah CupBulacan Kuyas2nd/1063.667QuarterfinalsLost to Parañaque, 1–2
Datu Cup9th/261411.560First RoundLost First Round to Manila, 0–2
2019–20 Lakan Cup9th/311911.633First RoundLost First Round to Makati, 0–2
Total elimination round3925.6090 Division Finals appearances
Total playoffs16.1430 finals appearance
Total franchise4031.5630 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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