Glutagence Glow Boosters

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League WNBL–Philippines
OwnershipJustin Tan
2021 positionSemifinals (Disqualified)

The Glutagence Glow Boosters are a professional women's basketball team playing in the Women's National Basketball League of the Philippines.

History

The Glutagence Glow Boosters, owned by Justin Tan, are among the participating teams of the 2021 season of Women's National Basketball League of the Philippines, the league's first season as a professional league. [1] In the inaugural WNBL draft, Glutagence had the most picks due to opting to only "protect" or guarantee three select players in its roster. [2]

Glutagence were able to advance to the semifinals of the 2021 WNBL season. However, they were disqualified by the league after the team owners failed to pay the franchise fee and their opponents, the Taguig Lady Generals advance to the final series. [3] The team management also reportedly fail to pay their players on time. [4]

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References

  1. Li, Matthew (13 February 2021). "Glutagence owner eyeing to pick 'Splash Sisters' in WNBL Draft". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
  2. Morales, Luisa (13 February 2021). "WNBL to hold historic draft; Glutagence to take first picks". The Philippine Star. Retrieved 14 February 2021.
  3. Terrado, Reuben (22 November 2021). "WNBL terminates Glutagence participation ahead of semis decider". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  4. "Palmera-Dy says players' unpaid salaries a lesson learned in WNBL".