Davao Occidental Tigers

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Davao Occidental Tigers
Davao Occidental Tigers logo
LeagueMPBL (2018–present)
Filbasket (2021–present)
Founded2018
HistoryDavao Occidental Tigers (2018–present)
ArenaUniversity of Southeastern Philippines Gymnasium & Cultural Center
Rizal Memorial Colleges Petro Gazz Arena
Davao City Recreation Center
RDR Gymnasium
LocationDavao Occidental
Davao City, Davao del Sur
Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Team colors     
Main sponsorUnited Coconut Planters Life Assurance Corporation
Head coachMatt Makalintal
Championships2× MPBL South Division Champions
1× MPBL National Champions

Davao Occidental Tigers, also known as Davao Occidental Dumper Tigers – Cocolife , is a professional basketball team in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) and in Filipino Basketball League (Filbasket).[1][2]

History[]

In 2018, the Tigers joined the MPBL. After the team won the 2019–20 MPBL Lakan Cup championship in 2021, the team left the MPBL to become one of the founding members of the Pilipinas Super League.[3] It also joined the Filbasket.[4]

In January 2022, the Tigers secured a franchise to participate in the ASEAN Basketball League.[5]

Current roster[]

Main article:


Davao Occidental Tigers roster
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Players Coaches
Pos. # POB Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY–MM–DD) From
G 13 Philippines Custodio, Bonbon (EP) 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 1982–11–30 East
F 16 Philippines 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) EAC
G 18 Philippines 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 162 lb (73 kg) 1990–05–18 National
G 19 Philippines 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 1989–12–27 Visayas
F 25 Philippines  (EP) 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1992–05–30 NIPSC
G – Philippines 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 1990–04–18 La Consolacion
G/F – Philippines Agovida, Keith (EP) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 1990–02–14 Arellano
F – Philippines 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Arellano
F – Philippines Celiz, Robby (EP) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 217 lb (98 kg) 1988–09–07 National-U
G – Philippines 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 1992–09–07 Perpetual
F – Philippines 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 1995–01–09 Olivarez
G – Philippines 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
F – Philippines 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 1994–03–15 San Beda
C – Philippines 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 180 lb (82 kg) MLQU
Head coach
  • Philippines Matt Makalintal
Assistant coach(es)
  • TBA
Team manager
  • TBA
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (EP) Ex–Pro
  • (HG) Homegrown Player
  • (FF) Fil–Foreign Player
  • Injured Injured

Depth chart[]

Head coaches[]

Davao Occidental Tigers head coaches
2018–present
# Name Start End Regular Season Playoffs Best Finish Achievements
GC W L Win% GC W L Win%
1 Don Dulay 2018 present 25 20 5 .800 12 8 4 .667 Runner-up

All-time roster[]

  • Alexander Asis (2018–present)
  • Jerold Cabanog (2018–present)
  • Emanuel Calo (2018–present)
  • Bonbon Custodio[6] (2018–present)
  • Ronald Lamocha (2018–present)
  • Louie Medalla (2018–2019)
  • Leo Najorda[7] (2018–2019)
  • Bob Clo Ombecan (2018–present)
  • Manuelito Osabel (2018–present)
  • Mikko Estrellante (2018–2019)
  • Leo Paler Jr. (2018–present)
  • Bogs Raymundo (2018–present)
  • James Earl Regalado (2018–present)
  • Billy Robles (2018–present)
  • Joseph Leslee Terso (2018–present)
  • Mark Yee[7][6] (2018–2021)

Season-by-season records[]

Records from the 2019–20 MPBL season:
Season Conf. Team name Elimination round Playoffs
Division Finish W L PCT Stage Results
2018–19 Datu Cup Davao Occidental Tigers Southern 1st/13 20 5 .800 First Round
Division Semifinals
Division Finals
National Finals		 won vs. Cebu City, 2–0
won vs. Bacoor City, 2–0
won vs. Batangas City, 2–1
lost vs. San Juan, 2–3
2019–20 Lakan Cup 1st/15 26 4 .867 First Round
Division Semifinals
Division Finals
National Finals		 won vs. Bicol 2–1
won vs. Zamboanga, 2–0
won vs. Basilan, 2–1
won vs. San Juan, 3–1
2022–23 Invitational Did not participate
Total elimination round 46 9 .836 2 Division Finals appearances
Total playoffs 17 7 .708 2 Finals appearances
Total franchise 63 16 .797 1 championship

References[]

  1. ^ Joble, Rey. "Davao Occidental first MPBL southern team to sign as expansion club". FoxSports. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  2. ^ Develos, Jon (May 17, 2018). "Davao Occidental Tigers gears up for 2nd MPBL season". Mindanao Times. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  3. ^ "Davao Occidental leaves MPBL, named founding member of PSL". Tiebreaker Times. 27 December 2021. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  4. ^ Terrado, Reuben (26 July 2021). "Reigning MPBL champion Davao Occidental to join FilBasket". Sports Interactive Network. Retrieved 18 December 2021.
  5. ^ Li, Matthew (19 January 2022). "Davao Tigers get franchise in ABL". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  6. ^ a b Joble, Rey. "Preseason champ Davao Occi Tigers become more stacked with addition of Custodio, Yee". FoxSports. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  7. ^ a b "Mark Yee, Leo Najorda make Davao Occidental the team to beat down South in MPBL". Spin.ph. June 7, 2018. Retrieved June 9, 2018.


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