Bulacan Kuyas

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Bulacan Kuyas
Bulacan Kuyas logo
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

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."

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[]

Players Coaches
Pos. # POB Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY–MM–DD) From
F/C 0 Philippines 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 1995–12–19
F 1 Philippines 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 202 lb (92 kg) 1991–10–16 Visayas
G 3 Philippines 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 1991–06–28 Far Eastern
G 4 Philippines 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 162 lb (73 kg) 1990–12–11 San Sebastian
G 13 Philippines Martinez, James 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 1987–01–31 UE
F 16 Philippines 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 1992–06–20 National-U
G/F 19 Philippines 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Centro Escolar
F 24 Philippines 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Our Lady of Fatima
G 27 Philippines 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) Our Lady of Fatima
C 69 Philippines Faundo, Bryan 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 1984–02–18 Letran
F 99 Philippines 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 1998–04–20 Our Lady of Fatima
Philippines 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 190 lb (86 kg)
G/F Philippines 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
G Philippines 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) Crocodile Farm
C Philippines 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) TIP
F Philippines 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Mandaluyong
G Philippines 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 1985–08–25 UST
Head coach
  • Philippines Ralph Emerson Rivera
Assistant coach(es)
  • Philippines Don Rez Villamin
  • Philippines Christian Coronel
  • Philippines Luisito Jimenez
  • Philippines Gaudencio Espela
Team manager
  • Philippines Rodolfo Reyes III

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (EP) Ex–Pro
  • (HG) Homegrown Player
  • (FF) Fil–Foreign Player
  • Injured Injured

Head coaches[]

All-time players[]

Season-by-season records[]

Records from the 2021 MPBL Invitational:
Season Conf. Team name Elimination round Playoffs
Division Finish W L PCT Stage Results
2018–19 Rajah Cup Bulacan Kuyas None 2nd/10 6 3 .667 Quarterfinals lost vs. Parañaque, 1–2
Datu Cup Northern 5th/13 14 11 .560 First Round lost vs. Manila, 0–2
2019–20 Lakan Cup 6th/16 19 11 .633 First Round lost vs. Makati, 0–2
2022–23 Invitational Group D 4th/6 2 3 .400 Did not qualify
Total elimination round 41 28 .594 0 Division Finals appearances
Total playoffs 1 6 .143 0 finals appearance
Total franchise 42 34 .553 0 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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