Mandaluyong El Tigre Explained

Mandaluyong El Tigre
League:MPBL
Founded:2018
History:Mandaluyong El Tigre
2018–2019
Arena:José Rizal University
Location:Mandaluyong
Sponsor:Dataland
Coach:Arlene Rodriguez

The Mandaluyong El Tigre was a Filipino semi-professional basketball team based in Mandaluyong.[1] The team last competed in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) and played their home games at José Rizal University.

The team was founded for the 2018–19 season. The name was chosen as a nod to Mandaluyong's moniker being the "Tiger City". That season would go on to be the team's only season to date.

History

See also: 2018–19 Mandaluyong El Tigre season.

Mandaluyong joined the MPBL for the 2018–19 season as part of the league's major expansion. The Mandaluyong franchise was noted for acquiring Bobby Ray Parks Jr., who was coming off stints in the NBA Developmental League and ASEAN Basketball League.[2] In their only season, they finished with a record of 8-17, third-worst in the North Division. The team would depart right after, making them the first team to depart from the MPBL. To date, the Mandaluyong franchise are the shortest-lived team in league history.

Final roster

Notable players

Season-by-season records

League champions
Division champions
Qualified for playoffs
Best regular season record
Season Regular season Playoffs
Division Finish W L PCT Stage Results
Mandaluyong El Tigre
2018–19
North 11th 8 17 Did not qualify
All-time regular season record 8 17 0 playoff appearances
All-time playoff record 0 0 0 Finals appearances
All-time overall record 8 17 0 championships

Notes and References

  1. News: A tale of two tigers: Mandaluyong, Davao Occidental banner same monikers. Villanueva. Eros. FoxSports. May 23, 2018.
  2. News: Parks, Rivero banner Mandaluyong in MPBL debut; actor Anderson leads Marikina. May 27, 2018. Spin.ph. May 27, 2018.