Phoenix Fuel Masters

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Phoenix Fuel Masters
2015–16 Phoenix Fuel Masters season
Phoenix Fuel Masters logo
History
Phoenix Fuel Masters (2016–present)
Joined PBA 2016
Team colors                    
Company Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc.
Owner(s) Dennis Uy
Board governor Dennis Uy
Raymond Zorrilla (alternate)
Team manager Paolo Bugia
Head coach Ariel Vanguardia
Championships
None

The Phoenix Fuel Masters is a professional basketball team owned by Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. which will debut in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) in the 2016 Commissioner's Cup. The franchise began after the company acquired the second Barako Bull team in January 2016.

History

In March 2011, Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc., a sponsor of the PBA games, had expressed interest in acquiring a PBA franchise and were in talks to acquire the franchise of the original Barako Bull Energy Boosters team (owned by the Energy Food and Drink, Inc.).[1] For the sale to proceed, a two-thirds approval from the PBA Board of Governors was needed (7 out of 10 votes).[2] However, it failed to get the necessary number of votes.[3] Reportedly, San Miguel Corporation (SMC) intended to rename its PBA team as the Petron Blaze Boosters for the 2011 PBA Governors Cup, hence its objection to the proposed entry of Phoenix Petroleum, a business competitor of Petron, in 2011.[4] SMC reverted to playing as the San Miguel Beermen in 2014.

In July 2011, the PBA franchise of the original Barako Bull Energy Boosters was acquired by the Lina Group of Companies, owner of the original Air21 Express team, reportedly for 50 million pesos.[5] The franchise went on to play as the Shopinas.com Clickers[6] and, later, as the second Air21 Express team. In June 2014, the Lina Group sold this franchise to Manila North Tollways Corporation and became the NLEX Road Warriors.[7][8]

The Start Of Fuel Masters

In January 2016, Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. sealed a deal to acquire the team known as the second Barako Bull team (also known as the original Air21 Express team) from the Lina Group, reportedly in the amount of 100 million pesos.[9] The PBA board of governors unanimously approved the sale on January 20, 2016. In addition, the board also gave its approval for Phoenix Petroleum to play in the 2016 PBA Commissioner's Cup instead of waiting until the 2016-17 PBA season.[10] The coaching staff, players' contracts and contractual obligations will be carried over by the new owners.[11]

On February 10, 2016, the Phoenix Fuel Masters officially announced their entry into the PBA with a press conference, followed by the unveiling of their new uniforms, held at Novotel Manila in Araneta Center, Cubao.[12] The Fuel Masters debuted in the PBA with a 118-106 win over the NLEX Road Warriors at the 2016 PBA Commissioner's Cup, with Nigerian Kenny Adeleke as import.[13] After four games, he was waived and Kevinn Pinkney took his place as the team reinforcement.

On May 31, 2016, Phoenix announced the appointment of Westports Malaysia Dragons head coach Ariel Vanguardia as the new head coach of the team. He will took over the position formerly occupied by Banal.[14]

Current roster

Phoenix Fuel Masters roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # POB Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY–MM–DD) From
G 2 United States Urbiztondo, Josh 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1983–02–27 Fresno Pacific
G/F 7 Philippines Intal, J.C. 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1983–11–18 Ateneo
G 14 Germany Knuttel, Jens 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 169 lb (77 kg) 1989–09–17 FEU
F/C 20 Philippines Caperal, Prince 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 230 lb (104 kg) 1993–06–12 Arellano
G 26 Philippines Lanete, Chico 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1979–08–01 Lyceum
F 28 United States Wilson, William 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1980–01–30 La Salle
F/C 33 Philippines Andrada, Yutien (R / IN) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 203 lb (92 kg) 1990–11–18 La Salle
F/C 34 Philippines Miranda, Michael (R) 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 210 lb (95 kg) 1990–12–12 San Sebastian
G 42 Philippines Sorongon, Paul 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 178 lb (81 kg) 1985–12–12 UP
C 88 Australia Pennisi, Mick (C) 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 235 lb (107 kg) 1975–03–13 Eastern Michigan
G -- United States Enciso, Simon (R) 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1991–02–12 NDNU
F -- Philippines Borboran, Mark 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1984–11–20 UE
F/C -- Canada Torres, Norbert (R) 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 250 lb (113 kg) 1990–01–12 La Salle
G -- Philippines Cruz, Mark (R) 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) 120 lb (54 kg) 1992–07–27 Letran
G -- Philippines Uyloan, Jonathan 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1983–11–26 Golden West
G/F -- Philippines Wilson, John (IN) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1987–01–18 JRU
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Team manager


Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (IN) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • (R) Rookie
  • Injured Injured

Roster


Depth chart

Pos. Starter Bench 1 Bench 2 Inactive
C Mick Pennisi Prince Caperal Yutien Andrada
PF Willy Wilson Norbert Torres Michael Miranda
SF JC Intal Mark Borboran
SG Chico Lanete Josh Urbiztondo John Wilson
PG Simon Enciso Mark Cruz Jonathan Uyloan Jens Knuttels

Players of Notes

Front Office

Coaches

Phoenix Fuel Masters Head Coaches
2016–present
# Name Start End Regular Season Playoffs Best Finish Achievements
GC W L Win% GC W L Win%
1 Koy Banal 2016 2016 11 3 8 .273 –
2 Ariel Vanguardia 2016 Incumbent 0 0 0 – –
Assistant Coaches Team Manager Board Governor Alternate Governor
  • Arthur Dela Cruz (2016 – present)
  • Jigs Mendoza (2016 – present)
  • Paolo Rivero (2016 – present)
  • Koy Banal (2016 -present)
  • Dennis Uy (2016 – present)
  • Raymund Zorilla (2016 – present)

Season-by-season records

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Main article: List of Phoenix Fuel Masters seasons
Records from the 2015–16 PBA season:
Conf. Team name Elimination round Playoffs
Finish W L PCT Stage Results
PHI Barako Bull Energy franchise
COM Phoenix Fuel Masters TBD 2 5 .286 TBD
GOV TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
Total elimination round 0 0 .000 0 semifinal appearances
Total playoffs 0 0 .000 0 Finals appearances
Total 2015-16 0 0 .000 0 championships
Total franchise 0 0 .000 0 championships

*one-game playoffs
**team had the twice-to-beat advantage

References

  1. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  2. ↑ Phoenix needs PBA board's approval for purchase of Barako, GMA News Online, March 1, 2011
  3. ↑ most-but-not-quite-no-phoenix-petroleum-in-pro-league-for-now Al most, but not quite: No Phoenix Petroleum in pro league — for now, Rey Joble, GMA News Online, March 29, 2011
  4. ↑ Phoenix Petroleum’s PBA entry a big concern for San Miguel, Rey Joble, GMA News Online, March 14, 2011
  5. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  6. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  7. ↑ NLEX reaches deal to acquire Air 21 franchise, awaits league approval, Rey Joble, InterAksyon.com, June 23, 2014
  8. ↑ PBA approval of Air21's sale to NLEX clears way for Joseph Yeo trade to Ginebra for draft pick, Snow Badua, spin.ph, June 26, 2014
  9. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  10. ↑ PBA Board OKs sale of Barako Bull, PBA.inquirer.net, January 20, 2016
  11. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  12. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  13. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  14. ↑ Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
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