Z.C. Mindanao Aguilas
| ZC Mindanao Aguilas | |
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| Leagues | PBA D-League (2016-) |
| Founded | 2016 |
| History |
Z.C. Mindanao Aguilas 2016-present |
| Location | Philippines |
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| Head coach | Nino Rejhi Natividad |
The ZC Mindanao Aguilas is a basketball team playing in the PBA Developmental League. The team primarily focuses on giving exposure to Mindanao-based players who receive less attention than their Metro Manila counterparts.[1] It's aim and trust is to develop, enhance and provide exposure to Mindanao players that gets smaller mileage.
The team made their debut at the 2016 PBA D-League Aspirant's Cup.[2] and earned their first win against BDO-NU Bulldog.
The team is managed by Kings Janitorial Services and Cooperative of Zamboanga, and is an affiliated team of GlobalPort Batang Pier in the Philippine Basketball League.
“We formed the team to showcase the talents of Mindanao and help them achieve their basketball dreams,” said team owner Junnie Navarro. “There are a lot of undiscovered players there who can make it to the PBA and even the national team.”
Together with head coach Nino Rehji Natividad and team manager Sergei Bien Orillo, Navarro has tapped a core of cagers with Mindanao roots led by PBA D-League veterans Choi Ignacio, and Gino Jumao-as. Also comprising the locals are guards Dexter Garcia, Joseph Nalos and Ar-Raouf Julkipli and forward Jaynard Rivera.
Reinforcing the team will be big men Kenneth Acibar, Mark Sarangay and Jericho de Guzman, the D-League’s tallest player at 6’10”. From the Rookie Draft, the Aguilas selected centers JR Ongteco and Ivan Villanueva and guard Taylor Wetherell.[3]
Last March 28 tp April 2, 2016, The Aguilas conducted its first barangay tour in Zamboanga City to showcase their talentin their hometown City and scout for rising star from the barangay level that can make it in the D-league.
Coaching Staff & Players
Coaching Staff
Team Owners
- Mr. Roderick Andong
- Mr. Antonio Chiong
- Mr. Junnie Navarro
Team Manager
- Mr. Sergei Bien Orillo
Team Consultant
- Mr. Louie Medalla
Head Coach
- Mr. Nino Rejhi Natividad
Assistant Coaches:
- Mr. Jade Marvin Padrigao (1st Asst.)
- Mr. Nadz Burung
- Mr. Peter Delegero
Current Roster
2016 Aspirants Cup
- 3 Jul-Ashri Ignacio 26, 6′-1″
- 24 Gino Jumao-As 23, 6′-2″
- 27 Taylor Wetherell 25, 6′-0″
- 25 Dexter Garcia 26, 5′-11″
- 9 Jaynard Rivera 25, 6′-4″
- 19 Jericho de Guzman 26, 6′-11″
- 8 Ar-Rouf Julkipli 25, 5′-9″
- 23 Ivan Villanueva 20, 6′-2″
- 18 Kenneth Acibar 26, 6′-4″
- 10 Joseph Nalos 23, 5′-8″
- 14 Rolando Navarro Jr. 29, 5′-8″
- 6 Mark Sarangay 29, 6′-5″
- 13 JR Ongteco 26, 6′-5″
- 88 Grevanni Rublico 25, 5′-11″
Former Players
- # Marc Barocca
- # RR Garcia
References
- ↑ Lozada, Bong (21 January 2016). "PBA D-League: Aguilas provide chance for Mindanao-based players to shiner". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
- ↑ Jurado, Theodore (22 January 2016). "Aguilas make debut". Journal Online. Retrieved 16 February 2016.
- ↑ https://servssports.wordpress.com/2016/01/20/watch-out-for-the-aguilas
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