Quezon Huskers

The Quezon Huskers are a Filipino professional basketball team currently playing in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) based in Lucena, Quezon. Owned by the Provincial Government of Quezon,[1][2] it is one of six active teams based in Calabarzon. The team plays its games at the Quezon Convention Center.

Quezon Huskers
LeagueURBL (2004–2005)
MPBL (2023–present)
Founded2004 (2004)
HistoryQuezon Coco Huskers
(2004–2005)
Quezon Huskers
(2023–present)
ArenaQuezon Convention Center
LocationLucena, Quezon
Team colors     
Head coachEric Gonzales

The team was founded as part of the United Regional Basketball League (URBL) from 2004 to 2005 as the Quezon Coco Huskers, the name being a reference to Quezon's moniker as the "Coconut Capital of the Philippines". They joined the MPBL in the 2023 season, making them the newest expansion team in the league to date.

History

United Regional Basketball League

The team began play in 2004, when it was part of the now-defunct URBL.

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League

In January 2023, the MPBL announced that the league would be getting a new expansion team for the 2023 season. Later that month, Quezon Governor Angelina Tan announced that the team would be based in Quezon alongside a contest to design the team's branding. The team's name was later revealed as the Quezon Huskers. With the Huskers joining, Quezon became the last province in Calabarzon to have an MPBL team.

The team hosted the 2023 season opener, where they faced off against fellow expansion team Negros Muscovados. The Huskers pulled off a comeback in the second half to beat the Muscovados, 82–80.[1] The Huskers would then go on a seven-game winning streak to begin their inaugural season.

Current roster
Quezon Huskers roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.#POBNameHeightWeightDOB (YYYY–MM–DD)From
0 Philippines Gregorio, Jaggie
F 1 Philippines Gozum, Will 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1999–04–08 St. Benilde
4 Philippines Salonga, Rafael
5 Philippines Sandagon, Ximone
6 Philippines Placino, Bryant
7 Philippines Pascual, Daryl
G 8 Philippines Teng, Jeric 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1991–03–18 UST
10 Philippines Alcala, Mark
12 Philippines Gravera, Rodel
F/C 15 Philippines Rivero, Prince 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 1995–02–19 De La Salle
16 Philippines Ramos, Brix UP Diliman
G 18 Philippines Torres, Thomas 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 1994–10–27 De La Salle
C 19 Philippines Holmqvist, Ken 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 240 lb (109 kg) 1994–05–19 Far Eastern
20 Philippines Lagrama, Christopher
22 Philippines Verano, Raffy Ateneo
24 Philippines Minerva, RJ
G 25 Philippines Tamsi, Alfrancis 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 158 lb (72 kg) 1992–03–25 Far Eastern
G/F 26 Philippines Pangilinan, Mark Joseph 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
G 29 Philippines Abundo, Alvin 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 150 lb (68 kg) 1992–10–29 Centro Escolar
33 Philippines Dongog, Arjay
G 40 Philippines Casiño, John Karlo 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Centro Escolar
77 Philippines Beltran, Allan
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Team manager
  • TBA
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (EP) Ex–Pro
  • (HG) Homegrown Player
  • (FF) Fil–Foreign Player
  • (SGL) Special Guest License
  • Injured Injured

Head coaches

Season-by-season records
Season Conf.Team nameElimination roundPlayoffs
DivisionFinishWLPCTStageResults
2023—Quezon Huskers SouthernTBD/1500–To be determined
Total elimination round00–0 Division Finals appearances
Total playoffs00–0 finals appearance
Total franchise00–0 championships

References
  1. "Quezon Huskers edge Negros for first win in MPBL". The Manila Times. March 13, 2023. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
  2. Terrado, Reuben (March 11, 2023). "Quezon Huskers eye playoff berth in maiden stint in MPBL". Spin.ph. Retrieved March 16, 2023.
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