Navotas Uni-Pak Sardines

The Navotas Uni-Pak Sardines[1][2] were a professional basketball that last played in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). The team was one of the MPBL's charter teams and is the only one currently inactive. The team played its home games at the Navotas Sports Complex.

Navotas Uni-Pak Sardines
Navotas Uni-Pak Sardines logo
LeagueMPBL
Founded2018 (2018)
HistoryNavotas Clutch
2018–2019
Navotas Uni-Pak Sardines
2019–present
ArenaNavotas Sports Complex
LocationNavotas, Philippines
Team colors     
Main sponsorSlord Development Corporation
Head coachGabby Severino

In their first two seasons, the team was known as the Navotas Clutch.

History

The Navotas Clutch joined the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League as one of ten charter teams during its inaugural season. The team made the playoffs that season, but lost to the Muntinlupa Cagers in the Quarterfinals.

In the 2018–19 season, the team once again made the playoffs, but once again lost in the First Round to the San Juan Knights.

The team changed its name to the Navotas Uni-Pak Sardines for the 2019-20 season, but ended up with a record of 7-22, the second-worst in the Northern Division.

As of the 2023 season, Navotas is the only charter team that is currently inactive in the league.

Current roster
Navotas Uni-Pak Sardines roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
G 3 Philippines Vicencio, AJ 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
F/C 4 Philippines Javelosa, Michael Jay 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Ateneo
G/F 5 Philippines Ricafort, Robert Ruel 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) UP Diliman
G 12 Philippines Padilla, Alvin 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) UP Diliman
G 13 Philippines Gumaru, Donald 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Arellano
C 15 Philippines Siarot, Paul John 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Ateneo
F 16 Philippines Solera, Michole 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) San Beda
G 22 Philippines Nacino, Clint 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
C 26 Philippines Circuela, Darrell 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
G 29 Philippines David, Romel 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
G 42 Philippines Trinidad, Joe Allen 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 155 lb (70 kg) Far Eastern
Head coach
  • Philippines Richie Ticzon
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (EP) Ex–Pro
  • (HG) Homegrown Player
  • (FF) Fil–Foreign Player
  • (SGL) Special Guest License
  • Injured Injured

Head coaches
Navotas Clutch head coaches
2018–present
# Name Start End Regular Season Playoffs Best Finish Achievements
GC W L Win% GC W L Win%
1 Elvis Tolentino 2018 9 5 4 .556 2 0 2 .000
2 Richie Ticzon 2018 present 0 0 0 – 0 0 0 –

Season-by-season records
Records from the 2019-20 MPBL season:
Season Conf.Team nameElimination roundPlayoffs
DivisionFinishWLPCTStageResults
2018–19 Rajah CupNoneNavotas Clutch6th/1054.556Quarterfinalslost vs. Muntinlupa, 0–2
Datu CupNorthern6th/131312.520First roundlost vs. San Juan, 0–2
2019–20 Lakan CupNavotas Uni-Pak Sardines15th/16722.241Did not qualify
2022–23 InvitationalDid not participate
Mumbaki Cup
Total elimination round2538.3970 semifinal appearance
Total playoffs04.0000 finals appearance
Total franchise2542.3730 championship

References
  1. "Tanduay's MPBL stint hinges on grassroots development". The Philippine Star. February 6, 2018. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
  2. "Tanduay Athletics joins MPBL, sets in motion grassroots program". Manila Bulletin. February 10, 2018. Retrieved February 12, 2018.


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