Zamboanga Valientes

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Not to be confused with Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines.
Zamboanga Valientes
Zamboanga Valientes logo
LeagueMVBA (2006–2008)
NBC (2006–2008)
Liga Pilipinas (2008–2011)
NBL–Philippines (2018–2021)
Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 (2019–present)
Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup (2021–present)
PBA 3x3 (2021–present)
Founded2006
HistoryZamboanga Latinos
(2006–2008)
Zamboanga Amores
(2008–2010)
Zamboanga–Family's Brand Sardines Valientes
(2018)
Zamboanga Peninsula Valientes MLV
(2020–present)
LocationZamboanga City, Philippines
Team colorsViolet, Red, Black
     

The Zamboanga Peninsula Valientes MLV are a professional basketball team which plays in the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3. They have also played traditional 5-a-side basketball, having fielded a team in the National Basketball League–Philippines and as the Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines Valientes Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League.

History[]

The Zamboanga Valientes was established in 2006 as a means to give a platform for Zamboangueño basketball players. The team has participated in various commercial and regional leagues including the National Basketball Conference in 2006, and the Liga Pilipinas in 2008.[1]

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League[]

The team played in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as the Zamboanga–Family's Brand Sardines Valientes in the 2018–19 season's.[2] The team was reportedly "relaunched" as the Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines starting the 2019-20 season following undisclosed management issues.[3]

Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3[]

The Zamboanga Valientes was among the pioneer teams of the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 league which played in the inaugural season in 2018.[4]

The Family's Brand Sardines and the Valientes, which had prior shared history in the MPBL, fielded separate teams in the 2020 Chooks to Go Pilipinas 3x3 season.

For the 2020 season which was organized within a "bubble" format due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Valientes fielded an all-Zamboangeño team, with all players native to Zamboanga City.[4]

Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup[]

The Zamboanga Valientes as JPS Zamboanga City MLV fielded a team at the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup.[5]

PBA 3x3[]

Zamboanga Valientes received an invitation to participate in the inaugural season of the PBA 3x3 league in 2021.[6] It became the first non-franchise team to confirm its participation in the PBA league.[7][8] The team took a leave of absence for the second conference of the season due to its roster being hampered by injuries.[9]

Other[]

After the 2020 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 season, Zamboanga Valientes decided to begin competing in international tournaments.[10] They competed and won the title in the 3X3 Christmas Hustle which was organized in Canberra, Australia in December 2020.[11]

Management[]

The Zamboanga Valientes is supported by local businesspeople Cory Navarro and Mike Venezuela and had sanction from Zamboanga City's mayor, Beng Climaco.[4]

Current roster[]

The following is the Zamboanga Valientes for the 2021 PBA 3x3 season.

Zamboanga Valientes roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt. Age
Philippines Cardona, Mac
Philippines Cawaling, JR
Philippines
Philippines
Philippines
Philippines
Head coach

No information

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured Injured

References[]

  1. ^ "Zamboanga Valientes, the dark horse of Chooks 3x3". Manila Bulletin. October 28, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  2. ^ Isaga, JR (June 9, 2018). "MPBL newcomer Zamboanga ready to make noise". Rappler. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  3. ^ "'Valientes' to be re-launched as Zambo Family's Brand Sardines". www.pna.gov.ph. December 29, 2019. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  4. ^ a b c Terrado, Reuben (October 14, 2020). "Zamboanga Valientes MLV to field homegrown players in Chooks 3x3". Spin.ph. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  5. ^ Luarca, Roy (12 July 2021). "MLV Group backs Zamboanga Valientes' sports programs". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  6. ^ Lozada, Bong (26 March 2021). "Zamboanga Valientes set to join PBA 3×3". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Zamboanga City Valientes joining PBA 3×3 tourney". Tempo. 26 March 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  8. ^ "'Tausug Hero' looking to make mark in PBA 3X3". ABS-CBN News. 20 November 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  9. ^ Bacnis, Justine (14 February 2022). "Zamboanga Valientes take leave of absence for PBA 3x3 second conference". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 15 February 2022.
  10. ^ "Zamboanga Valientes MLV to compete in Australia". Manila Bulletin. December 9, 2020. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  11. ^ Luarca, Roy (December 13, 2020). "Zamboanga Valientes tops Australia 3x3 tilt, makes Philippine basketball history". The Philippine Star. Retrieved December 13, 2020.
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