Sarangani Marlins

The Sarangani Marlins are a professional basketball team currently playing in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League based in Alabel, Sarangani. It is one of three teams based in Mindanao, as well as one of two based in the Soccsksargen region (the other being the GenSan Warriors). The team plays its home games at Sarangani Capitol Gymnasium.

Sarangani Marlins
LeaguesMBA (1998–2001)
MPBL (2019–present)
Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 (formerly)
Founded1998 (1998)
HistorySocSarGen Marlins
1998–2001
Taguig Marlins
2001
Soccsksargen Marlins-Armor On Philippines
2019
Sarangani Marlins
2019–present
ArenaSouth Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center
Lagao Gymnasium
Sarangani Capitol Gymnasium
LocationSarangani Province
General Santos
South Cotabato
Taguig City
Team colors       
Head coachJohn Kallos

The team began play in 1998 as a charter team of the Metropolitan Basketball Association (MBA). The team was known as the SocSarGen Marlins, then became the Taguig Marlins in 2001 Second Phase upon relocating to Taguig.

The Marlins joined the MPBL in the 2019–20 season, returning to the region and going by the Soccsksargen Marlins before renaming to the Sarangani Marlins mid-season.

History

Metropolitan Basketball Association (1998–2001)

As one of the most talented teams in the South, the SocSarGen Marlins were able to reach the quarterfinals in the MBA's inaugural season. The Marlins were bannered by veteran PBA campaigners Maximo Delantes and Teroy Albarillo. SocSarGen finished its regular season record with 11 wins as against 11 losses, good for fourth spot in the Southern Conference. The Marlins' hardworking cager Maximo Delantes figured prominently in the MVP race but couldn't make it to the MBA mythical five due to his team's disastrous stints in each of the playoffs.

Coach Biboy Ravanes was replaced by fellow ex-pro Willie Generalao at the Marlins' bench at the start of the 2000 MBA season. SocSarGen was fifth in the standings in the Southern Conference with four wins and eight losses.

In 2001, the team relocated to Taguig and became the Taguig Marlins in the second phase conference. The Marlins finished last in both phases of the 2001 MBA season with a combined record of five wins and 23 losses.

Current roster
Sarangani Marlins roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
G 0 Philippines Escalambre, Jose Julio 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) Adamson
G 2 Philippines Dator, Ully
G/F 4 Philippines Sta. Ana, Jordan 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Arellano
F 5 Philippines Basibas, Reggie Boy 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) UST
F/C 6 Philippines Gabriel, Jonjon 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 1993–01–06 San Lorenzo
F 11 Philippines Sanga, Paul 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 1987–04–21 Far Eastern
G 12 Philippines Munsayac, Francis 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) Emilio Aguinaldo
G 16 Philippines Ludovice, Yvan 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) San Beda
F 17 Philippines Marilao, Danny 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) San Lorenzo
G 74 Philippines Viernes, Jeff 7 ft 5 in (2.26 m) 143 lb (65 kg) 1989–05–18
Head coach
  • Philippines John Kallos
Assistant coach(es)
  • Philippines Andrew Belarmino
  • Philippines Cris Bautista
  • Philippines Ryan Monteclaro
  • Philippines Jester Macabagdal
  • Philippines Gilbert Cole
  • Philippines Norlan Boringot
  • Philippines Nolet Boringot
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (EP) Ex–Pro
  • (HG) Homegrown Player
  • (FF) Fil–Foreign Player
  • (SGL) Special Guest License
  • Injured Injured

Head coaches
Sarangani Marlins head coaches (2019–present)
# Name Start End Regular Season Playoffs Best Finish Achievements
GC W L Win% GC W L Win%
1 Biboy Simon 2019 2019 0 0 0 – 0 0 0 –
2 Bong Melocoton 2019 2020 0 0 0 – 0 0 0 –

All-time Roster
  • Joel Victor Jariel
  • Johnny Galavin
  • Norman Gonzales
  • Ryan Regalado
  • Ramon Retaga Jr.
  • Abraham Santos
  • Froilan Saquillo

Notable players
  • Teroy Albarillo
  • Orly Alvarado
  • Christopher Corbin
  • Max Delantes
  • Chandler Donaldson
  • Hyon Mike Torres
  • Alwyn Flores
  • Nap Hatton
  • Malai Malabanan
  • Cisco Pacheco
  • Mikko Santos
  • Anthony Bernard Basona
  • Arnold Rodriguez
  • Jessie Lumantas
  • Michael Almonte
  • Edwin Pimentel
  • Arnel Mañalac
  • Aldrich Reyes
  • Edgar Echavez
  • Ariel Tizon
  • Joel Co
  • Paeng Santos
  • Cris Bade
  • Ricky Natividad
  • Paul Alvarez
  • Dindo Pastor
  • Lowell Briones
  • Godfrey Cosio
  • Angelo Velasco
  • Joselito Celiz
  • Lito Aguilar
  • Neil Quirante

Win–loss record (MBA)
Season GP Win Lost Pct.
1998 22 11 11 .500
1999 30 10 20 .333
2000
2001

Season-by-season records (MPBL)
Records from the 2021 MPBL Invitational:
Season Conf.Team nameElimination roundPlayoffs
DivisionFinishWLPCTStageResults
2019–20 Lakan CupSarangani MarlinsSouthern15th/15129.033Did not qualify
2022 InvitationalGroup C4th/514.200Did not qualify
Mumbaki CupSouthern3rd/11165.762First Roundlost vs. Rizal, 0–2
2023—TBD/1500–To be determined
Total elimination round1838.3210 semifinals appearances
Total playoffs02.0000 finals appearance
Total franchise2040.3330 championships

References
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