Strong Group Athletics (basketball) explained
Strong Group Athletics (SGA) is a men's basketball team based in the Philippines. It is owned and managed by an organization of the same name, which was founded by Filipino businessman Frank Lao.[1]
History
The Strong Group maintains its own basketball team which has competed in the Dubai International Basketball Championship in the United Arab Emirates.
They debuted in the 2023 edition, with Mighty Sports and Acto City sponsoring their stint.[2] [3] Strong Group, coached by Charles Tiu, finished as quarterfinalists.[4]
They are set to return in 2024 edition with Tiu reprising his role and backed by Brian Goorjian as team consultant.[5] They would reach the final, but lost the title to Lebanese club Al Riyadi.[6]
Current team
The following is the roster of the Strong Group for the 2024 William Jones Cup.[7] |}| style="vertical-align:top;" |
- Head coach
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- Legend:
- (C) Team captain
- (I) Import
- Nat. – Flags indicate national team
eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events
- Age – describes age
on July 13, 2024
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Past rosters
- 2024 Dubai International Basketball ChampionshipThe following is the roster of the Strong Group for the 2024 Dubai International Basketball Championship.[5] [8] [9] |}| style="vertical-align:top;" |
Head coach
- Assistant coaches
- Team manager
- Team consultant
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- Legend:
- (C) Team captain
- (I) Import
- Nat. – Flags indicate national team
eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events
- Age – describes age
on January 19, 2024
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- 2023 Dubai International Basketball ChampionshipThe following is the roster of the Strong Group for the 2023 Dubai International Basketball Championship.[10] [11]
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- Head coach
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- Legend:
- (C) Team captain
- (I) Import
- Nat. – Flags indicate national team
eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events
- Age – describes age
on January 27, 2023
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Honors
- Dubai International Basketball Championship
Runner-up (1): 2024
See also
Notes and References
- News: UAAP: Lady Warriors boost roster as California Academy standouts commit to UE . 3 January 2024 . ABS-CBN News . 19 July 2023.
- News: Strong Group begins Dubai campaign vs UAE national team . 26 January 2023 . Manila Bulletin . 26 January 2023.
- News: Li . Matthew . Mighty Sports gives way as Jacob Lao's Strong Group to rep PH in Dubai meet . 26 January 2023 . Tiebreaker Times . 23 December 2022.
- News: Agcaoili . Lance . Strong Group-PH bows out of contention in Dubai . 4 February 2023 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 3 February 2023 . en.
- News: Sayson . Homer . Strong Group taps Howard, Blatche, Goorjian for Dubai. Is Brownlee next? . 3 January 2024 . Sports Interactive Network Philippines . 3 January 2024 . en.
- News: Strong Group falters vs. Al Riyadi in wild Dubai finals encounter . 28 June 2024 . GMA News . 29 January 2024 . en.
- News: Dave Ildefonso completes Strong Group-Pilipinas roster for Jones Cup . 2 July 2024 . Tiebreaker Times . 15 June 2024.
- News: Strong Group brings in Quiambao, Topex, Escandor, CSB trio for Dubai meet . 7 January 2024 . Tiebreaker Times . 6 January 2024.
- News: Ulanday . John Bryan . Strong Group puts loaded lineup to test vs UAE . 21 January 2024 . The Philippine Star . 18 January 2024.
- News: Li . Matthew . Kevin Quiambao replaces Kouame in Strong Group lineup . 3 January 2024 . Tiebreaker Times . 24 January 2023.
- News: Agcaoili . Lance . Shabazz Muhammad fuels Strong Group-PH to another win in Dubai . 3 January 2024 . Philippine Daily Inquirer . 29 January 2023 . en.
