Pasig City MCW Sports

Pasig City MCW Sports is a Filipino professional basketball team based in Pasig. The team currently competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as one of 11 active teams based in Metro Manila. Pasig City is also one of four teams based in the Eastern Manila District, playing their home games at Ynares Sports Arena.

"Pasig Sta. Lucia Realtors" redirects here. For the original Sta. Lucia Realtors that were founded in 1987 and played in the PBA from 1993 to 2010, see Sta. Lucia Realtors. For the PCBL team, see Sta. Lucia Realtors (PCBL).

Pasig City MCW Sports
Pasig City MCW Sports logo
LeagueMBA (1998–2000)
MPBL (2018–present)
Filbasket (2021–2022)
Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 (formerly)
Founded1998 (1998)
HistoryMBA:
Pasig Blue Pirates (1998)
Pasig-Rizal Pirates (1999–2000)
MPBL:
Pasig Pirates (2018–2019)
Pasig Sta. Lucia Realtors (2019–2021)
Pasig City (2022)
Pasig City MCW Sports (2022–present)
ArenaYnares Sports Arena
LocationPasig
Team colors     
Main sponsorMCW Sports
Head coachBoyet Fernandez

The team began play as the Pasig Blue Pirates in the Metropolitan Basketball Association (MBA) from 1998 to 2000. They joined the MPBL in the 2018–19 season.[1] Since the 2022 MPBL playoffs, the team has been sponsored by MCW Sports, an online sports news portal in the Philippines.[2]

History

Notable players

MBA

MPBL

Current roster
Pasig City MCW Sports roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#POBNameHeightWeightDOB (YYYY–MM–DD)From
G 2 Philippines Andrade, BJ 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Ateneo
G 4 Philippines Costelo, Ryan 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) San Sebastian
G 8 Philippines Rocacurva, Kenny Roger 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
G/F 9 Philippines Nimes, Josan 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1991–05–11 Mapúa
F 11 Philippines Maestre, Michael Heinrich 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
G/F 12 Philippines Chan, Pierce Tyron 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Centro Escolar
F 13 Philippines Bolano, Christian 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
C 16 Philippines Baetiong, Alvin 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 242 lb (110 kg) 1996–01–26 Lyceum
C 18 Philippines Ballesteros, Jason 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1985–10–07 San Sebastian
F 21 Philippines Peralta, Rey Anthony
G 22 Philippines Manalang, Robbie 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 1993–02–27 Adamson
G 27 Philippines Medina, Tristan 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Pasig Catholic
G 28 Philippines Lorenzo, Jeff 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
F 29 Philippines Capacio, Gabriel Martin 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
F 31 Philippines Menina, Shane 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
F 34 Philippines Canon, Lander 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Pasig Catholic
F 35 Philippines Corpuz, John Felix 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
G/F 96 Philippines Chavenia, Al Darwin 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) Pasig Catholic
G – Philippines Gaspay, Jake 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
F – Philippines Ondoa, Roger
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • Philippines Ogie Gumatay
  • Philippines Gino Manuel
  • Philippines Richard Rosales
  • Philippines Michael Gonzales
  • Philippines Romualdo Intalan
Team manager
  • TBA
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (EP) Ex–PBA
  • (HG) Homegrown player
  • (FF) Filipino-foreigner player
  • (SGL) Special Guest License
  • Injured Injured

Head coaches
  • James Machate (2018-2019)
  • Ronjay Enrile (2019–2020)
  • Bong Dela Cruz (2020–2022)
  • Ogie Gumatay (2022–2023)
  • Boyet Fernandez (2023–present)

Notable players
Pasig City MCW Sports notable players
Player Position Tenure Awards All-Star
Mark Andaya2018–2019—1 (2019)
Jeric Teng2019–20201x All-MPBL First Team (2020)1 (2020)
Carlo Lastimosa2022—1 (2022)
Jason Ballesteros2022–present—1 (2023)
Ryan Costelo2022–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		Pasig PiratesNorth13th/13421.160Did not qualify
2019–20
Lakan Cup		Pasig Sta. Lucia Realtors7th/161812.600First roundlost vs. Manila, 0–2
2022
Mumbaki Cup		 Pasig City MCW Sports2nd/11147.667First Round
Division Semifinals		won vs. Quezon City, 2–0
lost vs. San Juan, 0–2
20235th/15199.679First Roundlost vs. Caloocan, 1–2
Total elimination round5549.5293 playoff appearances
Total playoffs36.3330 Finals appearances
Total franchise5855.5130 championships

Invitational records
SeasonTeam nameElimination roundPlayoffs
DivisionFinishWLPCTStageResults
2021Pasig Sta. Lucia RealtorsGroup A1st/6501.000Quarterfinals
Semifinals
Third Place Game		won vs. San Juan, 70–66
lost vs. Basilan, 72–77
won vs. Imus, 100–80
Total elimination round501.0001 playoff appearance
Total playoffs21.6670 Finals appearances
Total franchise71.8750 championships

See also

References
  1. Reyes, Jonas Egan. "Pasig Pirates set to sail again". Fox Sports Philippines. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  2. "MCW Sports inks sponsorship deal with Pasig City Basketball team". MCW Sports Philippines. Retrieved October 18, 2022.
  3. "Alvarez staying with Pasig Pirates". Philstar. January 20, 2001. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
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