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DeutschPilipinas Super League
Current season, competition or edition: 2023–24 Pilipinas Super League President's Cup | |
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| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2021 |
| First season | 2022 Pearl of the Orient Cup |
| CEO | Cris Bautista |
| Commissioner | Allan Caidic |
| Motto | Dito, Pinoy Ang Bida |
| No. of teams | 19 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Continent | FIBA Asia (Asia) |
| Most recent champion(s) | Quezon Titans (1st title) |
| Most titles | three teams (1 title each) |
| TV partner(s) | IBC TAP Sports Pilipinas Super League (Facebook) PSL TV (YouTube) |
The Pilipinas Super League (PSL) is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines.
History[edit]
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] The league then subsequently held its first tournament: the Pearl of the Orient Cup.
In mid-2023, PSL underwent new management changes with the entry of new president Cris Bautista and league commissioner Allan Caidic.[6] After they left the PSL, the former management went on creating another basketball league, Sinag Liga Asya.
Format[edit]
In the current format, all participating teams first play in a single round-robin tournament, wherein every team is expected to play one game against each of the other teams. In 2022, the PSL used a double round-robin format. Qualified teams then advance to the playoffs, which mostly involves best-of-three series, with the overall format varied across different tournaments.
Pro Division teams[edit]
Current teams[edit]
| Team | Locality | Sponsors | First conference | Head coach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AO Jikiri Indanan Sulu Kings | Indanan, Sulu | — | 2023–24 | Dan Michael Caneba |
| Bicol Spicy Oragons | Bicol Region | Worthrand Petropower Corporation | 2022 | Monel Kallos |
| Biñan Tatak Gel | Biñan, Laguna | Beast Motorcycle Tire GameX Sports | 2023–24 | Boyet Fernandez |
| Caloocan Supremos | Caloocan | — | 2022–23 | Alex Angeles |
| Cam Norte Warriors | Camarines Norte | — | 2023–24 | Jason Santiago |
| CV Siniloan Daruma Dragons | Siniloan, Laguna | Pureblends Corporation | 2023–24 | Raymond Valenzona |
| Davao Occidental Tigers | Davao Occidental | United Coconut Planters Life Assurance Corporation | 2022 | Manu Inigo |
| JT Bulacan Taipan | Bulacan | — | 2023–24 | Martin Go |
| Manila CityStars | Manila | Czar Concept Solution | 2022–23 | Tylon Darjuan |
| MisOr Mustangs | Misamis Oriental | Awesam Smile | 2023–24 | JR Cawaling |
| 1Munti XUR Homes | Muntinlupa | XUR Homes Realty Inc. | 2022–23 | Vincent Salvador |
| NKT Sniper | — | — | 2023–24 | John Michael Tuason |
| Novaliches QC Warriors | Novaliches, Quezon City | — | 2023–24 | Karl Pacheco |
| Nueva Ecija Capitals | Nueva Ecija | — | 2023-24 | Jerson Cabiltes |
| Quezon Titans | Quezon | — | 2023–24 | Eric Gonzales |
| RCP–Shawarma Shack Demigods | — | Shawarma Shack | 2023–24 | Jonathan Reyes |
| San Juan Kings | San Juan | Powerball Marketing & Logistics Corporation | 2022–23 | Randy Alcantara |
| San Pedro — Pablo EscoBets | San Pedro, Laguna | Pablo EscoBets | 2023–24* | Nel Parado |
| Strong Group Athletics — Benilde Blazers | Manila | Strong Group Athletics | 2023–24 | Charles Tiu |
- Notes
- An asterisk (*) denotes a team that has relocated.
Future teams[edit]
| Team | Locality | First conference |
|---|---|---|
| Basilan PSL team | Basilan | TBA |
| Tarlac PSL team | Tarlac | TBA |
| Bacoor City PSL team | Bacoor City | TBA |
| Makati PSL team | Makati | TBA |
| Pasig PSL team | Pasig | TBA |
Previous teams[edit]
| Team | Locality | Sponsors | First conference | Most recent conference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARS Warriors – San Pedro, Laguna | San Pedro, Laguna | ARS Warriors Sports Center | 2022–23 | |
| Bagong Cabuyao Homelab Nation | Cabuyao, Laguna | Aclan Group of Companies | 2022–23 | |
| Basilan Peace Riders | Lamitan, Basilan | BRT Sumisip | 2022 | |
| Boracay Islanders | Boracay, Malay, Aklan | — | 2022–23 | |
| Cagayan de Oro Higalas | Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental | FSD Auto Insurance Services | 2022 | |
| Cagayan de Oro – PSP | Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental | Philippine Sports Performance | 2022–23 | |
| Cagayan Valley Golden Eagles | Cagayan Valley | — | 2022 | |
| Koponang Lakan ng Bulacan | Bulacan | — | 2022–23 | |
| Lapu-Lapu Chiefs | Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu | ARQ Builders | 2022 | |
| Nueva Ecija Slashers | Nueva Ecija | — | 2022–23 | |
| Pagadian Explorers | Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur | — | 2022 | |
| Pampanga G Lanterns | Pampanga | AMG3 Construction | 2022–23 | |
| Pampanga Royce | Pampanga | Royce Hotel & Casino | 2022–23 | |
| Quezon City Beacons | Quezon City | — | 2022–23 | |
| Roxas Vanguards | Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte | — | 2022 | |
| Santa Rosa Laguna Lions | Santa Rosa, Laguna | — | 2022–23 | |
Youth Division teams[edit]
21-Under[edit]
| 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[edit]
| 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 | — |
| 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[edit]
Pro Division[edit]
| Conference | Champion | Series | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Pearl of the Orient Cup | Davao Occidental Tigers | 2–0 | Cagayan de Oro Higalas |
| 2022–23 DUMPER Cup | Pampanga G Lanterns | 2–0 | Davao Occidental Tigers |
| 2023–24 President's Cup | Quezon Titans | 3–1 | Nueva Ecija Capitals |
21-Under Division[edit]
| Conference | Champion | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Aspirants Cup | Consolacion Sarok Weavers | Roxas Vanguards |
| 2022 National Championship | Pampanga Delta | Consolacion Sarok Weavers |
| 2023 National Championship | NEU Hunters | San Juan Kings |
18-Under Division[edit]
| Conference | Champion | Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 National Championship | Pampanga Delta and Farm Fresh Milkers1 | ||
- Notes
- ^ The championship series was delayed multiple times, but was eventually not played. Both Pampanga and Farm Fresh are declared co-champions.
Other tournaments[edit]
| Tournament | Champion | Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| D2 Super Cup | Siomai King | 83–76 | Tiaong Meaksyon |
| Global Championship Challenge 2024 | To be determined | ||
References[edit]
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Caidic appointed Pilipinas Super League commissioner". Philstar.com. October 24, 2023. Retrieved November 9, 2023.
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