MCFASolver Tech Centrale

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MCFASolver Tech Centrale
MCFASolver Tech Centrale 3x3 logo.png
Leagues PBA 3x3
Founded2023
HistoryMCFASolver Tech Centrale (2023–)
Location Lubao, Pampanga
CompanyMCFASolver Tech Centrale
Head coachAnton Altamirano

MCFASolver Tech Centrale is a Philippine 3x3 basketball team which competes in the PBA 3x3, organized by the Philippines' top-flight professional league, Philippine Basketball Association.

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History

The team is under the ownership of an electronics and appliance company of the same name based in Lubao, Pampanga. [1] [2] The team would play as Lubao MCFASolver–Pampanga at the 2023 Cebu Masters, [3] [4] [5] the tournament which Wilcon Depot 3x3 originally qualified for. [6] [7]

MCFASolver Tech Centrale are set to enter the PBA 3x3, at least for the second and third conference of the 2023–24 season. [2] The initial roster was made from the core of former team, Wilcon Depot 3x3. [8]

Current roster

MCFASolver Tech Centrale roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
Flag of the Philippines.svg Vigil, Louie 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)91 kg (201 lb)32 – (1991-09-26)26 September 1991
Flag of the Philippines.svg Andrada, Yutien 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)92 kg (203 lb)33 – (1990-11-18)18 November 1990
Flag of the Philippines.svg Banal, Ael
Flag of the Philippines.svg Salva, Nico 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)88 kg (194 lb)34 – (1990-03-08)8 March 1990
Flag of the Philippines.svg Tumalip, TH
Head coach

James Tolentino


Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured

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References

  1. "Tech Centrale sets lofty goals in maiden PBA 3x3 campaign". ABS-CBN News. October 9, 2023. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  2. 1 2 Dioquino, Delfin (October 9, 2023). "New PBA 3x3 team out to make noise". Rappler. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  3. "Lubao MCFASolver Tech Centrale-Philippines Pay a Courtesy Visit". Official Website of Municipality of Lubao, Province of Pampanga. September 15, 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  4. "Lubao MCFASolver-Pampanga cruises into the Cebu Masters' main draw". Cebu Daily Inquirer. September 23, 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
  5. "Lubao MCFASolver Tech Centrale faces uphill climb in Cebu Masters". Manila Bulletin. September 22, 2023. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
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