“With the changes we’ve had, we look forward to a highly competitive campaign in the coming PBA tourney,” said team owner George Chua.
“We’re raring to improve on our poor showing in the recent Philippine Cup, determined to make good on the playing court and make an impact for the brand Barako Energy Coffee which we’re introducing to the public,” Chua added.
Coach Junel Baculi will call the shots for the team featuring new recruits Jerwin Gaco, Rob Wainwright, Al Vergara, and Christian Coronel and old hands Yousif Aljamal, Rob Reyes, Gilbert lao, Jojo Duncil, Aris Dimaunahan, Leo Najorda, Ogie Menor, Chad Alonzo, and Brian Faundo.
The team will be reinforced by Sammy Monroe, a 6-5 1/16 forward out of Newberry U with a recent stint with the Austin Toros in the NBA Developmental League.
At the moment, only Raymond Celis is listed as assistant coach, while Leo Isaac was elevated as the new Team Consultant. The team is expected to name at least one more assistant coach in the next few days. Jay Llanos Dee remains as team manager and Dr. John Lim as Team physician.
The moniker of the team, which is sponsored by Harbour Centre in this conference, has also been changed from Energy Boosters to Energy Coffee Masters, with the players vowing to live up to it through and through.
“We assure the PBA fans that our team will come out and give its best effort in each game we play. We intend to relive our winning tradition,” said Raffy Casyao, the team’s alternate representative to the PBA board.
The team joined the league as an expansion franchise in 2000 and has since won three championships.
Source: Author Unknown | Manila Bulletin
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