1997 San Miguel Beermen season
1997 San Miguel Beermen season | |
---|---|
Head coach | Ron Jacobs |
Owner(s) | San Miguel Corporation |
All-Filipino Cup results | |
Record | 11–12 (.478) |
Place | 4th |
Playoff finish | Semifinals |
Commissioner's Cup results | |
Record | 12–8 (.600) |
Place | 3rd |
Playoff finish | Semifinals |
Governors Cup results | |
Record | 12–8 (.600) |
Place | 3rd |
Playoff finish | Semifinals |
San Miguel Beermen seasons | |
The 1997 San Miguel Beermen season was the 23rd season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
Off-season transactions[]
TRANSACTIONS |
---|
Arnold Gamboa Acquired from Sta.Lucia |
Edward Naron Drafted Rookie, originally pick by Gordon's Gin |
Ronilo Padilla Drafted Rookie |
Olsen Racela Acquired from Purefoods; the Beermen in exchange gave up a future draft picks |
Siot Tanquingcen Acquired from Sunkist |
Notable dates[]
February 21: Former national team coach Ron Jacobs ushered his comeback in local basketball in the Beermen's 70-66 victory over Purefoods Corned Beef Cowboys, which also had a new head coach Eric Altamirano in both teams' first game of the season. [1]
July 22: San Miguel completed the semifinal cast in the Commissioner's Cup with an 87-79 win over Mobiline Cellulars, who were hoping to gain a tie and a playoff. [2]
September 21: Former Houston Rocket Larry Robinson debut with 33 points in San Miguel's 76-68 win over defending champion Alaska Milkmen. [3]
Awards[]
- Jeff Ward was voted the Commissioner's Cup Best Import.
- Larry Robinson was voted the Governor's Cup Best Import.
Roster[]
|
References[]
- ^ "Jacobs steer San Miguel to a big victory". Manila Bulletin Online.
- ^ "SMB trips Mobiline, completes semis cast". Manila Standard.
- ^ "Robinson too much for Alaska five as San Miguel wins". Manila Standard.
Categories:
- San Miguel Beermen seasons
- 1997 PBA season by team