Navotas Uni-Pak Sardines

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Navotas Uni-Pak Sardines
Navotas Uni-Pak Sardines logo
LeagueMPBL (2018–2020)
Founded2018; 6 years ago (2018)
HistoryNavotas Clutch
2018–2019
Navotas Uni-Pak Sardines
2019–2020
ArenaNavotas Sports Complex
LocationNavotas
Team colors     
Main sponsorSlord Development Corporation
Head coachGabby Severino

The Navotas Uni-Pak Sardines were a Filipino semi-professional basketball team based in Navotas.[1][2] The team last played in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) and played their home games at Navotas Sports Complex.

The team joined the league as a founding member for the 2018 season, going by the Navotas Clutch for its first two seasons. The team departed after the 2019–20 season, and as of 2023 is the only founding team that remains inactive.

History[edit]

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.

Final roster[edit]

2019–20 Navotas Uni-Pak Sardines roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From
G 3 Vicencio, AJ 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
F/C 4 Javelosa, Michael Jay 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Ateneo
G/F 5 Ricafort, Robert Ruel 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) UP Diliman
G 12 Padilla, Alvin 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) UP Diliman
G 13 Gumaru, Donald 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Arellano
C 15 Siarot, Paul John 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Ateneo
F 16 Solera, Michole 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) San Beda
G 22 Nacino, Clint 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
C 26 Circuela, Darrell 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
G 29 David, Romel 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
G 42 Trinidad, Joe Allen 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 155 lb (70 kg) Far Eastern
Head coach
Legend
  • (HG) Homegrown
  • (FF) Filipino-foreigner
  • (SGL) Special Guest Licensee
  • Injured Injured

Head coaches[edit]

Navotas Uni-Pak Sardines 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 –

Notable players[edit]

Navotas Uni-Pak Sardines notable players
Player Position Tenure Awards All-Star
Marlon Gomez 2018–2019 — 1 (2019)
Jai Reyes 2018–2019 1x All-MPBL Second Team (2019) —
Marwin Taywan 2019–2020 — 1 (2020)

Season-by-season records[edit]

League champions
Division champions
Qualified for playoffs
Best regular season record
Season Regular season Playoffs
Division Finish W L PCT Stage Results
Navotas Clutch
2018
Rajah Cup		 None 6th 5 4 .556 Quarterfinals lost vs. Muntinlupa, 0–2
2018–19
Datu Cup		 North 6th 12 13 .520 First Round lost vs. San Juan, 0–2
Navotas Uni-Pak Sardines
2019–20
Lakan Season		 North 15th 7 22 .241 Did not qualify
2022 Did not participate
2023
2024
All-time regular season record 24 39 .381 2 playoff appearances
All-time playoff record 0 4 .000 0 Finals appearances
All-time overall record 24 43 .358 0 championships

References[edit]

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


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