Zamboanga Valientes

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Zamboanga Valientes
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League MVBA (2006–2008)
NBC (2006–2008)
Liga Pilipinas (2008–2011)
NBL–Philippines (2018–2021)
Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 (2019–2022)
Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup (2021–present)
PBA 3x3 (2021–2022)
ABL (2022–present)
Founded2006
HistoryZamboanga Latinos
(2006–2008)
Zamboanga Amores
(2008–2010)
Zamboanga–Family's Brand Sardines Valientes
(2018)
Zamboanga Peninsula Valientes MLV
(2020–present)
Location Zamboanga City, Philippines
Team colorsViolet, White
  
Head coachExpedito de los Santos

The Zamboanga Valientes are a Filipino professional basketball team based in the Zamboanga Peninsula. The team has competed in numerous leagues since its founding in 2006, most recently in the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup during the 2023 Fiesta Pilar Philippines Championship.

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History

The Zamboanga Valientes was established in 2006 by Lando Navarro as a means to give a platform for Zamboangueño basketball players. [1] The team has participated in various commercial and regional leagues including the National Basketball Conference in 2006, and the Liga Pilipinas in 2008. [2] After Lando's death, the club would be took over by Cory Navarro and Mike Venezuela who is affiliated with MLV Accounting. [1]

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League

The team played in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as the Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines Valientes as an expansion team for the 2018–19 season. [3] Due to management issues, however, the MPBL side was split and relaunched to become the Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines during the latter part of the season in 2019. [4]

Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3

The Zamboanga Valientes was among the pioneer teams of the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 league which played in the inaugural season in 2018. [5]

The Family's Brand Sardines and the Valientes, which had prior shared history in the MPBL, fielded separate teams in the 2020 Chooks to Go Pilipinas 3x3 season.

For the 2020 season which was organized within a "bubble" format due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Valientes fielded an all-Zamboangeño team, with all players native to Zamboanga City. [5]

Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup

The Zamboanga Valientes as JPS Zamboanga City MLV fielded a team at the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup. [6]

PBA 3x3

Zamboanga Valientes received an invitation to participate in the inaugural season of the PBA 3x3 league in 2021. [7] It became the first non-franchise team to confirm its participation in the PBA league. [8] [9] The team took a leave of absence for the second conference of the season due to its roster being hampered by injuries. [10]

ABL

On November 26, 2022, it was announced that the Valientes would be the Philippine representatives for the ABL Invitational 2023. [11]

Other

After the 2020 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 season, Zamboanga Valientes decided to begin competing in international tournaments. [12] They competed and won the title in the 3X3 Christmas Hustle which was organized in Canberra, Australia in December 2020. [13]

Management

The Zamboanga Valientes is supported by local businesspeople Cory Navarro and Mike Venezuela and had sanction from former Zamboanga City mayor Beng Climaco. [5] Joseph Romarante is the team's vice president. [14]

Season by season

ChampionsSeason championsRunners-upFinals berth
SeasonLeagueRegular seasonPlayoffsHead coach
FinishPlayedWinsLosses Win%
2023 ABL 6th1477.500Did not qualifyExpedito de los Santos

Current roster

Zamboanga Valientes roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.DOB (YYYY-MM-DD)From
C 18 Flag of the Philippines.svg Belorio, Jonathan 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)34 – (1989-07-18)18 July 1989 Letran
G 24 Flag of the Philippines.svg Bernardo, Jeff 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)28 – (1995-04-08)8 April 1995
G 88 Flag of the Philippines.svg Cadiz, Denver 1.63 m (5 ft 4 in)21 – (2002-07-10)10 July 2002
F 6 Flag of the Philippines.svg Cawaling, JR 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)86 kg (190 lb)36 – (1987-08-15)15 August 1987 Far Eastern
G 11 Flag of the Philippines.svg Esa, Das 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)29 – (1994-11-12)12 November 1994
G 8 Flag of the Philippines.svg Jumao-as, Gino 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)31 – (1992-02-08)8 February 1992 UE
G 7 Flag of the Philippines.svg Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Kwekuteye, James 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)23 – (2000-08-15)15 August 2000 San Beda
G 10 Flag of the Philippines.svg Lingganay, Rudy  (C)1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)77 kg (170 lb)37 – (1986-08-05)5 August 1986 UE
Head coach
  • Flag of the Philippines.svg Expedito de los Santos
Assistant coach(es)
  • Flag of the Philippines.svg Paolo Romero
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (WI) World import
  • (AI) ASEAN heritage import
  • Cruz Roja.svg Injured

This is the lineup of the Valientes for the 2023 ABL season. [15]

Notable players

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References

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  2. ↑ "Zamboanga Valientes, the dark horse of Chooks 3x3". Manila Bulletin. October 28, 2020. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  3. ↑ Isaga, JR (June 9, 2018). "MPBL newcomer Zamboanga ready to make noise". Rappler. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
  4. ↑ "'Valientes' to be re-launched as Zambo Family's Brand Sardines". www.pna.gov.ph. December 29, 2018. Retrieved October 28, 2020.
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  7. ↑ Lozada, Bong (March 26, 2021). "Zamboanga Valientes set to join PBA 3×3". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  8. ↑ "Zamboanga City Valientes joining PBA 3×3 tourney". Tempo. March 26, 2021. Retrieved March 26, 2021.
  9. ↑ "'Tausug Hero' looking to make mark in PBA 3X3". ABS-CBN News. November 20, 2021. Retrieved November 21, 2021.
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