Marikina Shoemasters are a Filipino professional
basketball
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team in the
Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League
The Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) is a men's professional basketball league in the Philippines.
History
Manny Pacquiao launched the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League on August 29, 2017, starting off as a semi-professional lea ...
(MPBL) based in
Marikina
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It is loca ...
. It is one of 11 active teams based in
Metro Manila
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, as well as one of four based in the Eastern Manila District. The team plays their home games at
Marikina Sports Center
The Marikina Sports Center, also known as Marikina Sports Park and formerly known as Rodriguez Sports Center, is a sports complex located in Marikina, at the corner of Shoe Avenue and Sumulong Highway in Metro Manila, Philippines.
History
Prior ...
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The team began play during the
2018–19 season. The name references Marikina's moniker as the "Shoe Capital of the Philippines". The team has also participated in the
Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3.
The team will also have a Junior MPBL side in the Marikina Junior Shoemasters for the league's inaugural season.
History
Current roster
Head coaches
All-time roster
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Gerald Anderson
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Recognized as the "Action-Drama Prince" of Philippine industry, He is on ...
(2018–2019)
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Joshua Gonzales (2018–present)
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JR Ng–Sang (2018–present)
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Ronald Roy (2018–present)
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Yves Sason
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(2018–present)
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Warren Ybañez (2018–2020)
Season-by-season records
:''Records from the
2022-23 MPBL season:''
References
2018 establishments in the Philippines
Basketball teams established in 2018
Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League teams
Sports teams in Metro Manila
Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas 3x3 teams
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