Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines

The Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines,[1] formerly the Zamboanga-Family's Brand Sardines Valientes is a professional basketball team in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). Its name is due to sponsorship with Universal Canning Inc. which owns the canned sardines brand, Family's Brand Sardines.[2][3][4]

Not to be confused with Zamboanga Valientes.
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines
2020–21 Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines
LeagueMPBL
Founded2018
HistoryZamboanga–Family's Brand Sardines Valientes
(2018)
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines
(2019–present)
Manila Chooks
(2020–present; FIBA 3x3 World Tour)
ArenaMayor Vitaliano D. Agan Coliseum
LocationZamboanga City, Philippines
Team colors   
Main sponsorUniversal Canning Incorporated
Head coachRaymund Valenzona

History

MPBL

The team first joined the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as the Zamboanga–Family's Brand Sardines Valientes in the 2018–19 season's.[5] The team was reportedly "relaunched" as the Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines starting the 2019-20 season following undisclosed management issues.[6] After its participation in the 2019-20 season which was postponed mid-season to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Zamboanga announced that it would not participate in the succeeding season and would decide on their status in the MPBL by 2022.[7]

Chooks to Go Pilipinas 3x3

Family's Brand Sardines joined the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3, debuting in the 2020-21 season. For the President's Cup, they fielded a roster filled with national 3x3 players; Joshua Munzon, Alvin Pasaol, Troy Rike, Santi Santillan. The decision was made as part of the preparation of the Philippine national team for their participation in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) for the 2020 Summer Olympics.[8] The team won the President's Cup title,[9] winning four of five legs including the Grand Final.[10]

FIBA 3x3 World Tour

As winners of the 2020 President's Cup of Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3, Zamboanga earned the right to play in the 2020 Fiba 3x3 World Tour Doha Masters. The team will play as "Manila Chooks" and will have to earn at least a fourth place finish to qualify for the 3x3 World Tour Jeddah Final.[11]

Current roster
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#POBNameHeightWeightDOB (YYYY–MM–DD)From
C 0 Thiele, Hans (EP) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1984–02–02 UE
G 3 Ignacio, Choi 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) National-U
F 6 Morido, Reggie 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) National-U
F 9 Arboleda, Harold (EP) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1990–09–09 UPHSD
G 11 Argamino, RJ 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) 1981-04-15 St. Benilde
F 12 Bonsubre, Jun 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) San Beda
G 13 Manzo, Jun 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) UP
F/C 17 Sollano, Jomari 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 1993–10–17 Letran
F 18 Villamor, Dennice (EP) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1990–07–01 National
F 20 De Vera, Leo (FF/EP) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 1989–07–04 San Sebastian
F/C 21 Bederi, Darwish 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) UP
G 25 Rono, Robin 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) National-U
F 45 Colina, Jan Julius 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Adamson
G 80 Macapagal, Mark (EP) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1979–09–20 San Sebastian
F –– Alfad, Jam 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 1978–11–10 San Sebastian
Head coach
  • Raymund Valenzona
Assistant coach(es)
  • TBA
Team manager
  • TBA
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (EP) Ex–Pro
  • (HG) Homegrown Player
  • (FF) Fil–Foreign Player
  • Injured

Head coaches
Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines head coaches
2018–present
# Name Start End Regular Season Playoffs Best Finish Achievements
GC W L Win% GC W L Win%
1 Ednie Morones 2018 present 0 0 0 – 0 0 0 –

All-time roster
  • Harold Arboleda (2019–present)
  • Noy Javier (2018–2019)
  • Von Lanete[12] (2018–2019)
  • Robert Sanz (2018)

Season-by-season records
Records from the 2018 MPBL season:
Conf.Team nameElimination roundPlayoffs
FinishWLPCTStageResults
Datu CupZamboanga Family's Brand Sardines13/261213.480First Round
Division Semifinals
Division Finals
Finals		2-1
1-2
did not qualify
did not qualify
Lakan CupTBD/31–First Round
Division Semifinals
Division Finals
Finals		TBD
Total elimination round00–0 semifinals appearances
Total playoffs00–0 finals appearance
Total 201800–0 championship
Total franchise00–0 championships

References
  1. Go, R.G. Antonet (29 December 2018). "'Valientes' to be re-launched as Zambo Family's Brand Sardines". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
  2. Joble, Rey. "Zamboanga Valientes to conduct tryout in Melbourne, Australia". FoxSports. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
  3. Riego, Norman Lee Benjamin (May 16, 2018). "At least 24 teams to do battle in MPBL's second conference". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
  4. Times, Tiebreaker (22 April 2020). "Zamboanga-Family's Brand Sardines gives back to MPBL day-to-day staff". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 28 October 2020.
  5. Isaga, JR (June 9, 2018). "MPBL newcomer Zamboanga ready to make noise". Rappler. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  6. "'Valientes' to be re-launched as Zambo Family's Brand Sardines". www.pna.gov.ph. December 29, 2019. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  7. Li, Matthew (19 March 2021). "Zamboanga-FBS to skip next MPBL season". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  8. "PH men's 3x3 team backed". Manila Standard. October 22, 2020. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
  9. "3X3: Zamboanga City takes Chooks-to-Go 3×3 crown". ABS-CBN News. October 30, 2020. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
  10. "Zamboanga boys hoist 3x3 hoops crown". BusinessMirror. October 31, 2020. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  11. Leongson, Randolph (November 2, 2020). "Munzon, Pasaol and Co. take on world's best 3x3 teams in Doha Masters". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved November 3, 2020.
  12. Joble, Rey. "MPBL: Expansion team Zamboanga signs up ex-teammate of Slaughter". FoxSports. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
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