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Oracle Residences Titans
Oracle Residences Logo.jpg
NicknameTitans
Leagues PBL
Founded2004
Folded2011
HistoryHarbour Centre Port Masters
2004–2007
Harbour Centre Batang Pier
2007–2009
Oracle Residences Titans
2009–2011
Location Philippines
Team colorsBlue, Orange, White
Head coach Glenn Capacio
Championships PBL (7):
*2006 Unity Cup
*2006-07 Silver Cup
*2007 Unity Cup
*2007 V-Go Extreme Cup
*2008 Lipovitan Amino Cup
*2008-09 PG Flex Linoleum Cup
*2009 PG Flex Unity Cup
SEABA (1):
2007 Champions Cup
Website PBL website

The Oracle Residences Titans was a basketball team playing in the Philippine Basketball League (PBL) and was owned by Mikee Romero. In the PBL, they are tied for the most championships won in league history.

Contents

History

Harbour Centre hired Jorge Gallent as their head coach. With him leading the team, Harbour Centre won six straight championships. [1] They first won the 2006 Unity Cup and the 2006–2007 Silver Cup. Harbour Centre then changed its moniker to the Batang Pier and won four more titles. [2]

In 2009, the franchise became known as the Oracle Residences Titans, as Romero retired the Harbour Centre name. They also hired a new coach, Glenn Capacio. [3] They then won the league's final championship that year, its seventh. This tied them with Magnolia Ice Cream / Instafood and Stag Pale Pilsen / Tanduay Gold for most championships in PBL history. [2]

Final roster

Oracle Residences Titans
Current Roster
Head Coach: Glenn Capacio ( Flag of the Philippines.svg )
G3 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jason Nocom + JRU
G4 Flag of the Philippines.svg Mark Barroca FEU
(S)5 Flag of the Philippines.svg Eric Suguitan ACSAT
(R)6 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jun Tanuan FEU
G7 Flag of the Philippines.svg Benedict Fernandez FEU
C8 Flag of the Philippines.svg Edwin Asoro NU
PG9 Flag of the Philippines.svg Robert Labagala UE
G10 Flag of the Philippines.svg Rico Maierhofer La Salle
G11 Flag of the Philippines.svg Paul Sanga FEU
C12 Flag of the Philippines.svg Aldrech Ramos FEU
G13 Flag of the United States.svg Chris Timberlake North Florida
F14 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jens Knuttel FEU
F15 Flag of the Philippines.svg JR Cawaling FEU
(S)16 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jerwin Gaco La Salle
(S)18 Flag of the Philippines.svg RJ Jazul Letran
(S)20 Flag of the United States.svg Nick Stephens
F21 Flag of the Philippines.svg Floyd Dedicatoria JRU
F23 Flag of the Philippines.svg Reil Cervantes FEU
F24 Flag of the Philippines.svg John Marion Wilson JRU
(R)33 Flag of the Philippines.svg Angelus John Raymundo UE
F37 Flag of the Philippines.svg Veejay Serios UP Diliman
(R)39 Flag of the Philippines.svg Von Harry Lanete Visayas
C45 Flag of the Philippines.svg Marnel Baracael FEU
(C) - Captain, (S) - Suspended, (R) - Reserve Oracle Residences

Other people

Notable players and coaches

Finals Most Valuable Players

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Harbour Centre's championship would not be possible if not for some key players that stepped up when they are needed the most.

LA Tenorio - Tenorio played for Harbour during the 2006 championship where they were the lowest seed to win a championship. He led Batang Pier along with La Salle Standout Joseph Yeo against Toyota Otis.

Chico Lanete - Chico a Lyceum star showcased his talent when he led Harbour to their 2nd and 3rd crown. A proven scorer he led Batang Pier into sweeping their opponents in the Finals to a very easy win. He is a back to back Finals MVP

TY Tang - Tang after leading La Salle to a championship just wanted more. As he led Harbour against the undefeated Happee led by Gabe Norwood. After being behind 19 points he put the game to overtime then made 2 key treys that gave them probably the hardest and sweetest championship their fourth title.

Jayson Castro - Jayson Castro the 3 time PBL MVP scored 30 points as they once again defeated Hapee led by Norwood. Castro used his quick speed as he mocked all the guards thrown at him. He had an unstoppable performance all series long.

Mark Barocca - Mark Barocca despite being a rookie this FEU star cannot be underestimated. Barocca despite a bad first half, exploded in the 4th quarter as he scored in Harbour's run. Barocca is the last Finals MVP of Harbour Centre before changing the franchise name to Oracle Residences.

Chris Timberlake - Chris Timberlake led Oracle to their seventh straight title and their last, Timberlake is the last Finals MVP for Harbour Centre/ Oracle franchise.

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References

  1. ↑ Joble, Rey (February 16, 2024). "GALLANT GALLENT" . Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  2. 1 2 Terrado, Reuben (January 27, 2021). "Documentary to relive Harbour Centre's glory days in old PBL". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Oracle out to continue Harbour's legacy". GMA News Online. June 5, 2009. Retrieved May 30, 2024.


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