2021 WNBL–Philippines season
The 2021 WNBL–Pilipinas season, also known as the 2021 Pia Cayetano WNBL season,[1] is the second season of the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) of the Philippines. It is also the first season of the WNBL as a professional league as recognized by the Games and Amusement Board of the Philippine government.[2] The season started on July 18, 2021.[3]
| 2021 WNBL–Philippines season | |
|---|---|
| League | Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Duration | July 18 – 25, 2021 (before suspension) September 18 – December 5, 2021 (resumption) |
| Number of teams | 5 |
| 2021 WNBL–Philippines draft | |
| Top draft pick | Fille Claudine Cainglet |
| Picked by | Glutagence Glow Boosters |
| 2021 WNBL–Philippines season | |
| Season champions | Parañaque Lady Aces (1st title) |
| Runners-up | Taguig Lady Generals |
| Season MVP | Allana Lim (Parañaque) |
| 2021 WNBL–Philippines Finals | |
| Finals MVP | Angeli Jo Gloriani (Parañaque) |
On July 29, the league announced through their Facebook page that the games were postponed due to the implementation of the highest quarantine restriction (Enhanced Community Quarantine) in Metro Manila beginning on August 6. The season resumed on September 18 after quarantine restrictions in Metro Manila eased up.
Draft
Teams
A total of five teams confirmed participation for the 2021 season[4] 17 teams applied to join the inaugural season of the WNBL as a professional league which were screened mainly on their financial capability. Only four teams were accepted as participants for the inaugural professional season,[5] with one more team joining the WNBL only after the conclusion of the 2021 draft, the Taguig Lady Generals.[6]
| Team |
|---|
| Parañaque Lady Aces |
| Pacific Water Queens |
| Glutagence Glow Boosters |
| Quezon Lady Spartan |
| Taguig Lady Generals |
Venue
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Metro Manila, the season was played in Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in Pampanga, in a closed-circuit format, behind closed doors.
| San Fernando, Pampanga | .svg.png.webp)  Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center |
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| Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center | |
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Format
The following format will be observed for the duration of the season:
- Double-round robin eliminations; 10 games per team; Teams are then seeded by basis on win–loss records.
- Top four teams will advance to the semifinals.
- Semifinals:
- SF1: #1 vs #4 (best-of-three)
- SF2: #2 vs #3 (best-of-three)
- Finals (best-of-3 series)
- F1: SF1 Winner vs SF2 Winner
Elimination round
Team standings
| Pos | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Parañaque Lady Aces | 8 | 0 | 1.000 | — | Best-of-three semifinals |
| 2 | Taguig Lady Generals | 4 | 4 | .500[lower-alpha 1] | 4 | |
| 3 | Glutagence Glow Boosters | 4 | 4 | .500[lower-alpha 1] | 4 | |
| 4 | Quezon Lady Spartan | 2 | 6 | .250[lower-alpha 2] | 6 | |
| 5 | Pacific Water Queens | 2 | 6 | .250[lower-alpha 2] | 6 |
Notes:
- Head-to-head quotient: Taguig 1.09483, Glutagence 0.91339
- Head-to-head quotient: Quezon 1.03846, Pacific Water 0.96296
Schedule
= Win; = OT win; = Loss; = OT loss
Results
Playoffs
| Semifinals | Finals | ||||||||
| 1 | Parañaque | 2 | |||||||
| 4 | Quezon | 0 | |||||||
| 1 | Parañaque | 2 | |||||||
| 2 | Taguig | 0 | |||||||
| 2 | Taguig | 2 | |||||||
| 3 | Glutagence | 1 | |||||||
(1) Parañaque vs. (4) Quezon
Solar Sports |
November 13, 2021 11:15am |
| Parañaque Lady Aces 98, Quezon Lady Spartan 56 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 30–8, 20–16, 23–16, 25–16 | ||
| Pts: Lim 21 Rebs: three players 7 Asts: Angeles 7 |
Pts: Faraon 13 Rebs: Faraon 8 Asts: three players 2 | |
Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center, San Fernando, Pampanga Referees: K. Vergara, A. Buenaventura, J. Buce, J. Tajona |
Solar Sports |
November 14, 2021 2:00pm |
| Parañaque Lady Aces 85, Quezon Lady Spartan 53 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 23–15, 21–8, 19–17, 22–13 | ||
| Pts: Castro 12 Rebs: Lim 13 Asts: Lim 7 |
Pts: Nadres 10 Rebs: Faraon 10 Asts: Araja 4 | |
| Lady Aces wins series, 2–0 | ||
Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center, San Fernando, Pampanga Referees: M. Mesias, R. Francisco, J. Tarona, J. Buce |
(2) Taguig vs (3) Glutagence
Solar Sports |
November 13, 2021 1:15pm |
| Taguig Lady Generals 53, Glutagence Glow Boosters 62 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 9–16, 9–15, 20–10, 15–21 | ||
| Pts: Capilit 15 Rebs: Duazo 9 Asts: Duazo 4 |
Pts: Palmera-Dy 20 Rebs: Lualhati 12 Asts: Palmera-Dy 6 | |
Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center, San Fernando, Pampanga Referees: C. Tungol, M. Mesias, J. Tajona, J. Vipinoso |
Solar Sports |
November 14, 2021 12:00pm |
| Taguig Lady Generals 63, Glutagence Glow Boosters 32 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 14–6, 19–3, 14–15, 16–8 | ||
| Pts: Sison 12 Rebs: Duazo 9 Asts: three players 3 |
Pts: Palmera-Dy 17 Rebs: Palmera-Dy 11 Asts: Palmera-Dy 3 | |
| Series tied, 1–1 | ||
Glutagence have forfeited Game 3 of their semifinals series against Taguig after the league have decided to terminate the Glow Boosters' franchise for failure to settle their franchise fee.[7]
(1) Parañaque vs (2) Taguig
Solar Sports |
December 4 3:00pm |
| Parañaque Lady Aces 60, Taguig Lady Generals 53 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 19–2, 16–10, 18–17, 7–24 | ||
| Pts: Lim 15 Rebs: Lim 14 Asts: Angeles 9 |
Pts: Bacaro 17 Rebs: Duazo 8 Asts: Bacaro 3 | |
Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center, San Fernando, Pampanga Referees: J. Buce, J. Tajona, F. Sta. Ana, J. Mabandos |
Solar Sports |
December 5 3:00pm |
| Parañaque Lady Aces 83, Taguig Lady Generals 78 | ||
| Scoring by quarter: 15–14, 19–22, 23–19, 26–23 | ||
| Pts: Lim 30 Rebs: Lim, Castro 9 Asts: Angeles 6 |
Pts: Bacaro 23 Rebs: Sison 10 Asts: Del Carmen 5 | |
| Parañaque wins series, 2–0 | ||
Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center, San Fernando, Pampanga Referees: R. Francisco, J. Tajona, J. Mabandos, M. Escalambre |
See also
References
- Terrado, Reuben (June 29, 2021). "WNBL names tournament in honor of Sen. Pia Cayetano". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved June 29, 2021.
- Villar, Joey (August 26, 2020). "First women's pro league in Philippines gets GAB nod". The Philippine Star. Retrieved September 20, 2021.
- Morales, Luisa (July 18, 2021). "Glutagence Glow Boosters rout Pacific Water Queens in historic WNBL opener". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
- "WNBL sets up unique draft ahead of first season as pro league". ABS-CBN News. February 8, 2021. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
- From the wires (January 30, 2021). "WNBL Draft set to be held virtually on February 7". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved February 8, 2021.
- "Taguig joins WNBL, invites free agents to try out". ABS-CBN News. February 23, 2021. Retrieved February 23, 2021.
- Li, Matthew (November 21, 2021). "Glutagence games forfeited as team owner Justin Tan fails to pay WNBL fees". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved November 21, 2021.