2011–12 Meralco Bolts season explained

Team:Meralco Bolts
Pbayear:2011–12
Coach:Ryan Gregorio
1C-Name:Philippine Cup
1C-Wins:8
1C-Losses:6
1C-Place:6th
1C-Playoffs:Quarterfinalist
(eliminated by Petron Blaze, 0–2)
2C-Name:Commissioner's Cup
2C-Wins:4
2C-Losses:5
2C-Place:6th
2C-Playoffs:Quarterfinalist
(eliminated by B-Meg, 1–2)
3C-Name:Governors Cup
3C-Wins:6
3C-Losses:8
3C-Place:6
3C-Playoffs:Semifinalist
Owners:Manila Electric Company
(an MVP group subsidiary)
Manager:Virgil Villavicencio
Prevseason:2010–11
Nextseason:2012–13

The 2011–12 Meralco Bolts season was the second season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

Key dates

Draft picks

See main article: 2011 PBA Draft.

RoundPickPlayerHeightPositionNationalityCollege
17Jason Ballesteros6'6CSan Sebastian
217Gilbert Bulawan6'5FSan Sebastian

Philippine Cup

Eliminations

Standings

Quarterfinals

Petron Blaze-Meralco series

Commissioner's Cup

Eliminations

Seeding playoffs

Quarterfinals

B-Meg–Meralco series

Governors Cup

Eliminations

6th-seed playoffs

Semifinals

Standings

Transactions

Trades

Pre-season

August 28, 2011[1] To Meralco
Mark Yee (from Talk 'N Text)
2011 1st round pick (Jason Ballesteros) (from Talk 'N Text)
Mark Macapagal (from Powerade)
To Talk 'N Text
Bam Gamalinda (from Meralco)
Shawn Weinstein (from Meralco)
To Powerade
Chris Timberlake (from Meralco)
Rogemar Menor (from Meralco)
2011 2nd round pick (John Marc Agustin) (from Talk 'N Text)
August 28, 2011[2] To Meralco
2011 2nd round pick (Gilbert Bulawan)
To Alaska
2014 2nd round pick

Commissioner's Cup

January 27, 2012To Meralco
Mark Canlas
Dennis Daa
To Air21
Nelbert Omolon
Mark Isip

Governors Cup

May 11, 2012To Meralco
Jay-R Reyes
To Alaska
Gabby Espinas

Additions

Player Signed Former team
Paul Artadi February 1, 2012 Barako Bull Energy
Mark Canlas January 27, 2012(via trade) Air21 Express
Dennis Daa January 27, 2012(via trade) Air21 Express
Jay-R Reyes May 11, 2012(via trade) Alaska Aces

Subtractions

Player Signed Former team
Nelbert Omolon January 27, 2012(via trade) traded to Air21 Express
Mark Isip January 27, 2012(via trade) traded to Air21 Express
Gabby Espinas May 11, 2012(via trade) traded to Alaska Aces

Recruited imports

Tournament Name Debuted Last game Record
February 10 (vs. B-Meg) February 17 (vs. Talk 'N Text) 1–2
Earl Barron February 26 (vs. Powerade) April 8 (vs. B-Meg) 5–5
Chamberlain Oguchi May 23 (vs. Talk 'N Text) June 6 (vs. B-Meg) 1–3
June 10 (vs. Alaska) July 15 (vs. Petron Blaze) 5-5

Notes and References

  1. http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/meralco-powerade-talk-n-text-complete-first-d-day-deal Meralco, Powerade, Talk ‘N Text complete first D-Day deal
  2. http://www.pba.ph/news/entry/1117 CASIO, LEE HEADLINE TOP ROOKIE PICKS