Sarangani Marlins

The Sarangani Marlins are a professional basketball team based in the province of Sarangani. The team currently competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as one of three active teams based in Mindanao. Sarangani is also one of two active teams based in the Soccsksargen region, the other being the GenSan Warriors, playing their home games at Sarangani Capitol Gymnasium in Alabel.

Sarangani Marlins
Sarangani Marlins logo
LeaguesMBA (1998–2001)
MPBL (2019–present)
Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 (formerly)
Founded1998 (1998)
HistoryMBA:
SocSarGen Marlins
1998–2001
Taguig Marlins
2001
MPBL:
Soccsksargen Marlins
2019
Sarangani Marlins
2019–present
ArenaSarangani Capitol Gymnasium
LocationSarangani
Team colors     
Head coachJohn Kallos

The team began play in 1998 as a charter team of the Metropolitan Basketball Association (MBA). The team was known as the SocSarGen Marlins, then became the Taguig Marlins in 2001 Second Phase upon relocating to Taguig.

The Marlins joined the MPBL in the 2019–20 season, returning to the region and going by the Soccsksargen Marlins before renaming to the Sarangani Marlins mid-season.

History

Metropolitan Basketball Association (1998–2001)

As one of the most talented teams in the South, the SocSarGen Marlins were able to reach the quarterfinals in the MBA's inaugural season. The Marlins were bannered by veteran PBA campaigners Maximo Delantes and Teroy Albarillo. SocSarGen finished its regular season record with 11 wins as against 11 losses, good for fourth spot in the Southern Conference. The Marlins' hardworking cager Maximo Delantes figured prominently in the MVP race but couldn't make it to the MBA mythical five due to his team's disastrous stints in each of the playoffs.

Coach Biboy Ravanes was replaced by fellow ex-pro Willie Generalao at the Marlins' bench at the start of the 2000 MBA season. SocSarGen was fifth in the standings in the Southern Conference with four wins and eight losses.

In 2001, the team relocated to Taguig and became the Taguig Marlins in the second phase conference. The Marlins finished last in both phases of the 2001 MBA season with a combined record of five wins and 23 losses.

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (2019–present)

In the 2019, the Marlins returned to the basketball scene with the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League. The team was also relocated back to Mindanao, this time in the Soccsksargen region, joining the GenSan Warriors, which joined the league in the previous season. Heading into the 2019–20 season, the team was named the Soccsksargen Marlins, a nod to its original name and having a full regional scope.

On November 4, 2019, the team was suspended due to game-fixing allegations.[1] Management of the team had to be turned over and the team would later be renamed the Sarangani Marlins. The team, however, finished with only one win out of 30 games, the win came against Quezon City. With a .033 win percentage, the Marlins hold the worst record in league history.

In the 2021 MPBL Invitational, the team was drawn into Group C, but failed to make the playoff tournament, only getting one win against Muntinlupa. The team would make a push in the 2022 season, with players like Kit Jimenez, the team was able to finish with the third-best record in the South Division with a 16-5 record. Jimenez would also record the league's first quaruple-double late in the regular season.[2] The Marlins would unfortunately lose in an upset against sixth-seeded Rizal in the First Round of the 2022 playoffs.

For the 2023 season, Jeff Viernes would join the team. Viernes then recorded the league's first 50-point game in a win against Nueva Ecija.[3]

Current roster
Sarangani Marlins roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
G 0 Philippines Escalambre, Jose Julio 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Adamson
G 1 Philippines Escalambre, John Carlos UST
G 2 Philippines Dator, Ully
G/F 4 Philippines Sta. Ana, Jordan 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Arellano
F 7 Philippines Monteclaro, Ryan Adamson
F 8 Philippines Marilao, Danny 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) San Lorenzo
F 10 Philippines Sumoda, Jessie San Sebastian
G 11 Philippines Are, Rafael San Sebastian
F 12 Philippines Shanoda, Cris Jacob San Sebastian
F 14 Philippines Saitanan, Jessie 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1992–10–07 Mapúa
G 15 Philippines Gabat, Reggz Albert San Sebastian
F 16 Philippines Monton, Jeremy
F 18 Philippines Cauilan, John Paul
F 19 Philippines Calahat, Rommel San Sebastian
F 21 Philippines Jimenez, Benjie
F 22 Philippines Desoyo, Alex San Sebastian
F 24 Philippines Domingo, Ian Jay
F 27 Philippines Cosari, Ammar San Sebastian
G 29 Philippines Comia, Jefferson
C 35 Philippines Sistoza, Anthony
G 71 Philippines Dela Cruz, Rhiz Greg 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
G 74 Philippines Viernes, Jeff 7 ft 5 in (2.26 m) 143 lb (65 kg) 1989–05–18 St. Clare
F -- Philippines Labador, Rendon
Head coach
  • Philippines John Kallos
Assistant coach(es)
  • Philippines Andrew Belarmino
  • Philippines Cris Bautista
  • Philippines Ryan Monteclaro
  • Philippines Jester Macabagdal
  • Philippines Gilbert Cole
  • Philippines Norlan Boringot
  • Philippines Nolet Boringot
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (EP) Ex–PBA
  • (HG) Homegrown player
  • (FF) Filipino-foreigner player
  • (SGL) Special Guest License
  • Injured Injured

Head coaches
Sarangani Marlins head coaches
# Name Start End Regular Season Playoffs Best Finish Achievements
GC W L Win% GC W L Win%
1 Biboy Simon 2019 2019 0 0 0 – 0 0 0 –
2 Bong Melocoton 2019 2020 0 0 0 – 0 0 0 –

Metropolitan Basketball Association
  • Teroy Albarillo
  • Orly Alvarado
  • Christopher Corbin
  • Max Delantes
  • Chandler Donaldson
  • Hyon Mike Torres
  • Alwyn Flores
  • Nap Hatton
  • Malai Malabanan
  • Cisco Pacheco
  • Mikko Santos
  • Anthony Bernard Basona
  • Arnold Rodriguez
  • Jessie Lumantas
  • Michael Almonte
  • Edwin Pimentel
  • Arnel Mañalac
  • Aldrich Reyes
  • Edgar Echavez
  • Ariel Tizon
  • Joel Co
  • Paeng Santos
  • Cris Bade
  • Ricky Natividad
  • Paul Alvarez
  • Dindo Pastor
  • Lowell Briones
  • Godfrey Cosio
  • Angelo Velasco
  • Joselito Celiz
  • Lito Aguilar
  • Neil Quirante

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League
Sarangani Marlins notable players
Player Position Tenure Awards All-Star Remarks
Pari Llagas2019–2020—1 (2020)—
Kyt Jimenez2022Rookie of the Year (2022)1 (2022)Recorded first quadruple-double in MPBL history
Jeff Viernes2023–present——Recorded first 50-point game in MPBL history

Season-by-season records

Metropolitan Basketball Association
Season GP Win Lost Pct.
1998 22 11 11 .500
1999 30 10 20 .333
2000
2001 – First Phase
2001 – Second Phase

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League
Records from the 2023 MPBL season:
SeasonTeam nameElimination roundPlayoffs
DivisionFinishWLPCTStageResults
2019–20
Lakan Cup		Sarangani MarlinsSouth15th/15129.033Did not qualify
2022
Mumbaki Cup		3rd/11165.762First Roundlost vs. Rizal, 0–2
202310th/141117.393Did not qualify
Total elimination round2851.3541 playoff appearance
Total playoffs02.0000 Finals appearances
Total franchise2853.3460 championships

Invitational records
SeasonTeam nameElimination roundPlayoffs
DivisionFinishWLPCTStageResults
2021Sarangani MarlinsGroup C4th/514.200Did not qualify
2023Group A2nd/421.667Semifinals
Third Place Game		lost vs. Nueva Ecija, 89–112
lost vs. Imus, 76–93
Total elimination round35.3751 playoff appearance
Total playoffs02.0000 Finals appearances
Total franchise37.3000 championships

References
  1. Garcia, Ma. Angelica (2019-11-04). "MPBL's SOCCSKSARGEN Marlins suspended over alleged game-fixing". GMA News Online. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  2. "Jimenez books rare 'quadruple'". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  3. "Jeff Viernes drops MPBL record 50 as Sarangani stuns Nueva Ecija in 2OT". Tiebreaker Times. 2023-06-04. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
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