Pilipinas Super League
The Pilipinas Super League (PSL) is a professional basketball league in the Philippines.
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| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2021 |
| Owner(s) | Rocky Chan |
| CEO | Dinko Bautista |
| COO | Ray Alao |
| Commissioner | Vacant |
| Motto | Ito Ang Liga Ko |
| Country | Philippines |
| Continent | FIBA Asia (Asia) |
| Most recent champion(s) | Pampanga G Lanterns (1st title) |
| Most titles | Davao Occidental Tigers Pampanga G Lanterns (1 title each) |
| TV partner(s) | PSL TV (YouTube) Net 25 Solar Sports MyTV Cebu |
| Official website | pilipinassuperleague.com |
History
The Pilipinas Super League (PSL) was founded in December 2021 by former officials of another league; the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup. It was established by former VisMin Cup CEO Rocky Chan and former COO Chelito Caro.[1] Chan assumed the post of PSL President and Caro as the league commissioner.[2] Former professional basketballer Marc Pingris was appointed as commissioner in January 2022 succeeding Caro.[3]
The PSL aims to garner at least 10 teams for its inaugural season. The league is aimed primarily for players in Mindanao and Visayas like the VisMin Cup.[4] It will have three conferences, one which will allow foreign players or imports. There is also a plan for a under-21 division.[5]
On April 3, 2023, Marc Pingris announced his resignation as PSL Commissioner. No reason was given, but released a statement thanking the league for the opportunity given to him.
Teams
Most teams are based in Luzon in the northern part of the Philippines and in Mindanao and Visayas regions of southern Philippines.
| Team | Locality | Sponsors | Head coach |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARS Warriors – San Pedro, Laguna | San Pedro, Laguna | ARS Warriors Sports Center | Harold Santa Cruz |
| Batang Kankaloo – Caloocan | Caloocan, Metro Manila | – | Ronnie Dojillo |
| Bicol Spicy Oragons | Bicol Region | Worthrand Petropower Corporation | Monel Kallos |
| Boracay Islanders | Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan | – | Jinino Manansala |
| Cagayan de Oro PSP | Cagayan de Oro | Philippine Sports Performance | John Paolo Lao |
| Davao Occidental Tigers Cocolife | Davao Occidental | United Coconut Planters Life Assurance Corporation | Arvin Bonleon |
| Homelab Nation – Bagong Cabuyao | Cabuyao, Laguna | Aclan Group of Companies | Jerry Codiñera |
| Koponang Lakan ng Bulacan | Malolos, Bulacan | – | Chris Baluyot |
| Manila City Stars | Manila, Metro Manila | Czar Concept Solution | Tylon Darjuan |
| 1Munti Emeralds | Muntinlupa, Metro Manila | Angelis Resort | Vincent Salvador |
| Nueva Ecija Slashers | Nueva Ecija | – | Alvin Grey |
| Pampanga G Lanterns | San Fernando, Pampanga | AMG3 Construction | Dennis Pineda |
| Pampanga Royce | Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga | Royce Hotel & Casino | Sandro Soriano |
| Quezon City Beacons | Quezon City, Metro Manila | – | Rob Labagala |
| San Juan Kings | San Juan, Metro Manila | – | Randy Alcantara |
| Santa Rosa Laguna Lions | Santa Rosa, Laguna | – | Britt Reroma |
Former teams
| Team | Locality | Sponsors |
|---|---|---|
| Basilan-BRT Peace Riders | Lamitan, Basilan | – |
| Cagayan de Oro Higalas | Cagayan de Oro | FSD Auto Insurance Services |
| Cagayan Valley Golden Eagles | Cagayan Valley | – |
| Lapu-Lapu Chiefs | Lapu-Lapu City | ARQ Builders |
| Pagadian Explorers | Pagadian | – |
| Roxas Vanguards | Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte | – |
U-21 teams (2022)
| Team | Locality | Sponsors |
|---|---|---|
| Consolacion Sarok Weavers | Consolacion, Cebu | – |
| Roxas Vanguards | Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte | – |
| Bukidnon Cowboys | Bukidnon | IBA College of Mindanao |
| Cagayan de Oro Sealcor Kingfishers | Cagayan de Oro | – |
| BYB Kapatagan Buffalos | Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte | – |
| ARQ Builders Lapu-Lapu Chiefs | Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu | ARQ Builders |
| KSB Iligan Crusaders | Iligan City, Lanao del Norte | – |
| Iligan Archangels | Iligan City, Lanao del Norte | – |
| Pasig Cocolife Pirates | Pasig City, Metro Manila | United Coconut Planters Life Assurance Corporation |
| Pampanga Delta | San Fernando, Pampanga | – |
| Parañaque Worthrand | Parañaque, Metro Manila | Worthrand Petropower Corporation |
| Immaculada Concepcion College Blue Hawks | Caloocan, Metro Manila | – |
| Luid One Kapampangan | San Fernando, Pampanga | – |
| NBS Kris | Cainta, Rizal Tawi-Tawi |
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| Prime C Forte Warriors | N/A | Megaworks Corporation |
| QC-Bohol Dolphins | Quezon City Bohol |
– |
| Davao Occidental Dreamers | Davao Occidental | – |
| Sherilin-Unisol Mandaue | Mandaue, Cebu | Cebu Sherilin Trading Corporation Unisol Philippines |
| San Fernando (Cebu) Buffalos | San Fernando, Cebu | – |
| OCCCI Ormoc Sheer Masters | Ormoc, Leyte | Metro Ormoc Community Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Inc. |
| Asturias (Cebu) Corn Ranchers | Asturias, Cebu | – |
| Lapu-Lapu Pantum | Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu | – |
| City of Bogo (Cebu) Bogoys | Bogo, Cebu | – |
Champions
| Year | Conference | Champion | Series | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022–23 | Pearl of the Orient Cup | Davao Occidental Tigers | 2–0 | Cagayan de Oro Higalas |
| DUMPER Cup | Pampanga G Lanterns | 2–0 | Davao Occidental Tigers | |
| 2023–24 | TBA | |||
| TBA |
U-21 champions
| Year | Conference | Champion | Score | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | PSL U-21 Aspirants Cup | Consolacion Sarok Weavers | 73-66 | Roxas Vanguards |
| PSL U-21 National Championship | Pampanga Delta | 76–71 | Consolacion Sarok Weavers | |
| 2023 | TBA |
U-18 Champions
| Year | Conference | Champion | Score | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | TBA |
See also
References
- "Davao Occidental leaves MPBL, named founding member of PSL". Tiebreaker Times. December 27, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- "Inaugural Pilipinas Super League lures 10 teams". Manila Standard. January 5, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- Li, Matthew (January 22, 2022). "Marc Pingris takes on role of Pilipinas Super League commissioner". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- Rosal, Glendale (January 8, 2022). "New hoops league for 21-under players to open in Cebu next month". Cebu Daily News. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- Panerio, Jonas N. (December 28, 2021). "New Pilipinas Super League to tip off in February 2022". SunStar. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
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