GenSan Warriors

The GenSan Warriors, also known as the General Santos Warriors, are a Filipino professional basketball team based in General Santos, South Cotabato. The team currently competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as one of two teams besed in the Soccsksargen region, the other team being the Sarangani Marlins, playing their home games at Lagao Gymnasium.

GenSan Warriors
GenSan Warriors logo
LeagueMVBA (2005–2008)
NBC (2007–2008)
Liga Pilipinas (2008–2011)
MPBL (2018–present)
Founded2005 (2005)
HistoryGenSan MP PacMan Warriors (2005–2008)
MP-Gensan Warriors
(2008–2011)
GenSan Warriors
(2018–present)
ArenaLagao Gymnasium
LocationGeneral Santos, South Cotabato
Team colors     
Head coachJesus Ramon Pido

The team began play in the Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) from 2005 to 2008 as the GenSan MP PacMan Warriors. They have joined mutliple other leagues since: the National Basketball Conference (NBC) from 2007 to 2008, Liga Pilipinas from 2008 to 2011 as MP-GenSan Warriors, and now the MPBL in the 2018–19 season. "MP" references Manny Pacquiao, who currently resides in the city.

History

Pre-MPBL history

The team was founded in 2005, originally as part of the Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA), as well as part of the National Basketball Conference (NBC) in 2007. General Santos then became part of Liga Pilipinas in 2008 following the merger of both leagues alongside Third Force Inc. Liga Pilipinas ceased opeartions in 2011, leaving the team dormant until 2018.

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League

The team joined the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League as part of the league's major expansion in the 2018–19 MPBL season.

Current roster
GenSan Warriors roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#POBNameHeightWeightDOB (YYYY–MM–DD)From
3 Philippines Cosip, Jimuel
G 4 Philippines Elorde, Nico (EP) 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 155 lb (70 kg) 1991–10–04 Ateneo
F 5 Philippines Rodriguez, Larry (EP) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1983–05–05 PMI
G 7 Philippines Jimenez, Kyt 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 1997–03–21 UPHSD
G 8 Philippines Masaglang, Christopher (HG) 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 1990–09–08 Holy Trinity
G 9 Philippines Cruz, Mark (EP) 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) 150 lb (68 kg) 1992–07–27 Letran
C 10 Philippines Fajarito, Christian 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) Letran
G 11 Philippines Wilson, John (EP) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1987–01–18 José Rizal
12 Philippines Pacquiao, Michael
F 13 Philippines Mahaling, Delmar (HG) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Holy Trinity
F 14 Philippines Sorela, Michole 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) San Beda
G 15 Philippines Joson, Antonio Lorenzo 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) NU
F 16 Philippines Orbeta, John (HG) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Sta. Monica
F 18 Philippines Mondragon, Hafer 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Letran
F 20 Philippines Cruz, Jervy (EP) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1986–09–09 UST
F 21 Philippines Alvarez, Rich (EP) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1980–10–30 Ateneo
23 Philippines Alvarez, Michael
G 27 Philippines Landicho, Meylan 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 1989–01–16 Holy Trinity
F/C 40 Philippines Apreku, Felix 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 1991–12–06 Letran
F 41 Philippines Gonzales, Christian (SGL) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
F/C 67 Philippines Pacquiao, Rene (EP) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 1986–09–12
Head coach
  • Philippines Jesus Ramon Pido
Assistant coach(es)
  • Philippines Rich Alvarez
  • Philippines John Eric Coronado
  • Philippines Peter Deligero
  • Philippines James Bartolome
Team manager
  • Philippines Mermann Flores
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (EP) Ex–PBA
  • (HG) Homegrown player
  • (FF) Filipino-foreigner player
  • (SGL) Special Guest License
  • Injured Injured

Head coaches
GenSan Warriors head coaches
2018–present
# Name Start End Regular Season Playoffs Best Finish Achievements
GC W L Win% GC W L Win%
1 Jesus Ramon Pido 2018 present 0 0 0 – 0 0 0 –

Notable players

Liga Pilipinas
  • Jasper Callo
  • John Eric Coronado
  • Peter Deligero
  • Noberto Farochillen
  • Alfred John Gonzaga
  • Bob Cozy Ilanga
  • Jeffy Locsin
  • Louie Benn Medalla
  • Moorice Mejorada
  • Donamar Mendoza
  • Jay-R Olegario
  • Bobby Pacquiao
  • Manny Pacquiao
  • Roderick Ramos
  • Jethron Recustodio
  • Abdul Fariq Dave Sagad
  • Donald Tadena

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League
GenSan Warriors notable players
Player Position Tenure Awards All-Star
Chris Masaglang2018–present—2 (2019, 2022)
Robby Celiz2019–2020—1 (2020)
John Raymundo2019–20201x All-MPBL Second Team (2020)—
Nikko Panganiban2022—1 (2022)
Kyt Jimenez2023–present—1 (2023)
John Wilson2023–present—1 (2023)

Season-by-season records

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League
Records as of 2023 MPBL season:
SeasonTeam nameElimination roundPlayoffs
DivisionFinishWLPCTStageResults
2018–19
Datu Cup		GenSan WarriorsSouth4th/131411.560First Roundlost vs. Bacoor City, 0–2
2019–20
Lakan Cup		7th/151812.600First Roundlost vs. Bacoor City, 0–2
2022
Mumbaki Cup		4th/11156.714First Roundlost vs. Bacolod, 1–2
20233rd/14217.750First Round
Division Semifinals		won vs. Muntinlupa, 2–1
TBD vs. Batangas City, 0–0
Total elimination round6836.6543 playoff appearances
Total playoffs37.3000 Finals appearances
Total franchise7143.6230 championships

Invitational records
SeasonTeam nameElimination roundPlayoffs
DivisionFinishWLPCTStageResults
2021GenSan WarriorsGroup D6th/605.000Did not qualify
2023Group B3rd/412.333Did not qualify
Total elimination round17.1250 playoff appearances
Total playoffs00–0 Finals appearances
Total franchise17.1250 championships

References


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