Pilipinas Super League
The Pilipinas Super League (PSL) is a men's developmental and professional basketball league in the Philippines.
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| Sport | Basketball |
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| Founded | 2021 |
| CEO | Cris Bautista |
| Commissioner | Allan Caidic |
| Motto | Ito Ang Liga Ko (This is My League) |
| No. of teams | 16 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Continent | FIBA Asia (Asia) |
| Most recent champion(s) | Pampanga G Lanterns (1st title) |
| Most titles | Davao Occidental Tigers Pampanga G Lanterns (1 title each) |
| TV partner(s) | IBC Pilipinas Super League (Facebook) PSL TV (YouTube) |
History
The Pilipinas Super League (PSL) was founded in December 2021 by former officials of another league; the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup, namely its former CEO Rocky Chan and former COO Chelito Caro.[1] Chan assumed the post of PSL president and Caro as the league commissioner.[2] Former professional basketballer Marc Pingris was appointed as commissioner in January 2022, succeeding Caro.[3][4] There are also under-21 and under-18 divisions.[5]
Pro Division teams
Current teams
| Team | Locality | Sponsors | First conference | Head coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bicol Spicy Oragons | Bicol Region | Worthrand Petropower Corporation | 2022 Pearl of the Orient | Monel Kallos |
| Boracay Islanders | Boracay, Malay, Aklan | — | 2022–23 DUMPER Cup | Jinino Manansala |
| Koponang Lakan ng Bulacan | Malolos, Bulacan | — | 2022–23 DUMPER Cup | Chris Baluyot |
| Bagong Cabuyao Homelab Nation | Cabuyao, Laguna | Aclan Group of Companies | 2022–23 DUMPER Cup | Jerry Codiñera |
| Cagayan de Oro PSP | Cagayan de Oro | Philippine Sports Performance | 2022–23 DUMPER Cup | John Paolo Lao |
| Batang Kankaloo Koolers | Caloocan | — | 2022–23 DUMPER Cup | Ronnie Dojillo |
| Davao Occidental Tigers[1] | Davao Occidental | United Coconut Planters Life Assurance Corporation | 2022 Pearl of the Orient | Arvin Bonleon |
| Manila CityStars | Manila | Czar Concept Solution | 2022–23 DUMPER Cup | Tylon Darjuan |
| 1Munti Emeralds | Muntinlupa | Angelis Resort | 2022–23 DUMPER Cup | Vincent Salvador |
| Nueva Ecija Slashers | Nueva Ecija | — | 2022–23 DUMPER Cup | Alvin Grey |
| Pampanga G Lanterns | San Fernando, Pampanga | AMG3 Construction | 2022–23 DUMPER Cup | Dennis Pineda |
| Pampanga Royce | Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga | Royce Hotel & Casino | 2022–23 DUMPER Cup | Sandro Soriano |
| Quezon City Beacons | Quezon City | — | 2022–23 DUMPER Cup | Rob Labagala |
| San Juan Kings | San Juan, Metro Manila | — | 2022–23 DUMPER Cup | Randy Alcantara |
| ARS Warriors – San Pedro, Laguna | San Pedro, Laguna | ARS Warriors Sports Center | 2022–23 DUMPER Cup | Harold Santa Cruz |
| Santa Rosa Laguna Lions | Santa Rosa, Laguna | — | 2022–23 DUMPER Cup | Britt Reroma |
Future teams
| Team | Locality | Sponsors | First conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Omega Kings | — | To be announced | 2023–24 President's Cup |
| Cainta NKT Sniper | Cainta, Rizal | To be announced | 2023–24 President's Cup |
| Bagong Kalibo Ati-Atihan | Kalibo, Aklan | To be announced | 2023–24 President's Cup |
| Makati Circus Music Festival | Makati | Circus Music Festival | 2023–24 President's Cup |
| Pola Disiplinados | Pola, Oriental Mindoro | Shawarma Shack | 2023–24 President's Cup |
| Quezon Titans | Quezon | To be announced | 2023–24 President's Cup |
Former teams
| Team | Locality | Sponsors | First conference | Last conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basilan Peace Riders | Lamitan, Basilan | BRT Sumisip | 2022 Pearl of the Orient | |
| Cagayan de Oro Higalas | Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental | FSD Auto Insurance Services | 2022 Pearl of the Orient | |
| Cagayan Valley Golden Eagles | Cagayan Valley | — | 2022 Pearl of the Orient | |
| Lapu-Lapu Chiefs | Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu | ARQ Builders | 2022 Pearl of the Orient | |
| Pagadian Explorers | Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur | — | 2022 Pearl of the Orient | |
| Roxas Vanguards | Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte | — | 2022 Pearl of the Orient | |
Youth Division teams
21-Under
| Team | Locality | Sponsors |
|---|---|---|
| Batang Kankaloo | Caloocan | — |
| Luid Kapampangan | San Fernando, Pampanga | Endless Plus |
| Keanzel Basketball | — | — |
| NEU Hunters | Quezon City | New Era University |
| Phenom Aguilas | — | Phenom Championship Clinic |
| San Juan Kings | San Juan | Powerball Marketing & Logistics Corporation |
| UMak Hardy Herons | Makati | University of Makati |
| UST Tiger Cubs | Manila | University of Santo Tomas |
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18-Under
| Team | Locality | Sponsors |
|---|---|---|
| NCR | ||
| Batang Kankaloo | Caloocan | — |
| EZ Jersey Doc Boleros | Quezon City | EZ Jersey |
| Farm Fresh Milkers - Letran | Manila | Farm Fresh Philippines Colegio de San Juan de Letran |
| Fin & Claw Grill x Kalos PH | Quezon City | Fin & Claw Grill Kalos PH Sportswear |
| Magnificent Manila | Manila | — |
| Mandaluyong Namayan Tigre | Mandaluyong | — |
| Mapua 521 Trading | Manila | 521 Trading, Inc. Mapúa University |
| NBS Kris | Cainta, Rizal Tawi-Tawi |
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| NEU Baby Hunters | Quezon City | New Era University |
| Taytay Builders | Taytay, Rizal | — |
| Luzon | ||
| AGC Strong | — | Aclan Group of Companies |
| Bagong Cabuyao Titans | Cabuyao, Laguna | — |
| Batang Lakan ng Bulacan | Malolos, Bulacan | — |
| Calamba City Patriots | Calamba, Laguna | — |
| Datzlav x JA.VI - Sta. Cruz Builders | Santa Cruz, Laguna | Datzlav Construction JA.VI Construction |
| LDG San Pedro | San Pedro, Laguna | Legend Dream Guild Academy |
| Luid Kapampangan | San Fernando, Pampanga | — |
| Pampanga Delta | San Fernando, Pampanga | Pradera Islands Amusement Park |
| Quezon Province - 2nd District | Quezon | — |
| Visayas | ||
| Consolacion Sarok Weavers | Consolacion, Cebu | — |
| GM Seafront Splashers | Consolacion, Cebu | — |
| Consolacion Black Shama | Consolacion, Cebu | — |
| Sherilin Khalifa - City of Naga | Naga, Cebu | Cebu Sherilin Trading Corporation |
| Sidlak Danao | Danao, Cebu | — |
| Basak Where I Belong | Lalu-Lapu City, Cebu | — |
| Dea's Bakeshop x RAD | Cebu City, Cebu | RAD Chameleon Apparel Dea's Bakeshop |
| Mindanao – North | ||
| Albion Knights | Ozamiz, Misamis Occiental | — |
| Cagayan de Oro Higalas A | Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental | — |
| Cagayan de Oro Higalas B | Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental | — |
| Maanyag Maramag | Maramag, Bukidnon | — |
| Meljohn's Tailoring | Malaybalay, Bukidnon | Meljohn's Tailoring |
| Rhilapz Notbalz | Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental | — |
| TUCP/Serbisyong Totoo - Cotabato | Kidapawan, Cotabato | — |
| Uswag Magpet | Magpet, Cotabato | — |
| Mindanao – South | ||
| Cantilan Gugmart Bravehearts | Cantilan, Surigao del Sur | Gugmart Trading |
| DavNor Future Legends | Tagum, Davao del Norte | — |
| MP Pacman Davao | Davao City, Davao del Sur | Immanuel School of Davao |
| Max Ballers Davao | Davao City, Davao del Sur | — |
| Timber City Academy Dragons | Butuan, Agusan del Norte | Timber City Academy |
Champions
| Year | Conference | Champion | Series | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Pearl of the Orient Cup | Davao Occidental Tigers | 2–0 | Cagayan de Oro Higalas |
| DUMPER Cup | Pampanga G Lanterns | 2–0 | Davao Occidental Tigers | |
| 2023 | Open League | To be determined | ||
| 2024 | President's Cup | To be determined | ||
U-21 champions
| Year | Conference | Champion | Score | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Aspirants Cup | Consolacion Sarok Weavers | 73-66 | Roxas Vanguards |
| National Championship | Pampanga Delta | 76–71 | Consolacion Sarok Weavers | |
| 2023 | To be determined | |||
U-18 champions
| Year | Conference | Champion | Score | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Pampanga Delta and Farm Fresh Milkers1 | |||
Provincial champions
| Year | Conference | Champion | Series | Runner-Up |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | PSL-Quezon D2 Super Cup | Siomai King | 1–0 | Tiaong Meaksyon |
- Notes
- ^ The championship series was delayed multiple times, but was eventually not played. Both Pampanga and Farm Fresh are declared co-champions.
See also
References
- "Davao Occidental leaves MPBL, named founding member of PSL". Tiebreaker Times. December 27, 2021. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- "Inaugural Pilipinas Super League lures 10 teams". Manila Standard. January 5, 2022. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- Li, Matthew (January 22, 2022). "Marc Pingris takes on role of Pilipinas Super League commissioner". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- Rosal, Glendale (January 8, 2022). "New hoops league for 21-under players to open in Cebu next month". Cebu Daily News. Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
- Panerio, Jonas N. (December 28, 2021). "New Pilipinas Super League to tip off in February 2022". SunStar. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
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