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2023–24 Pilipinas Super League season
3rd tournament of the Pilipinas Super League From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The 2023–24 Pilipinas Super League season, also known as the President's Cup, was the third season of the Pilipinas Super League (PSL) Pro Division. The regular season began on November 9, 2023 with the opening ceremonies at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City and ended on March 16, 2024.[1][2] The playoffs then began two days later on March 18, 2024 and ended on April 16, 2024 with the Quezon Titans winning their first league championship against the Nueva Ecija Capitals in a four-game series, with Judel Fuentes was named as the Finals MVP.[3]
This is the first professional tournament with Cris Bautista as president and Allan Caidic as commissioner.[4] The former previously served as commissioner of the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup.[5]
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Teams
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In the lead-up to the President's Cup, the league gradually revealed the teams that would take part in the tournament. The Benilde Blazers, backed by Strong Group Athletics, are the league's first collegiate representatives.
- Notes
- Entered the tournament as Cainta NKT Sniper; originally based in Cainta, Rizal.
- Entered the tournament as Pola Disipliandos; originally based in Pola, Oriental Mindoro.
- Entered the tournament as Kyusi Pablo EscoBets; originally based in Quezon City.
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Venues
Locations of venues within Metro Manila (Special venues are marked by a yellow pog) |
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Opening ceremonies
The opening ceremonies took place at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. Bamboo headlined the special performance with guest Yukii Takahashi. The opening game saw the Manila CityStars beating the Cainta NKT Sniper.
Regular season
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The regular season began on November 9, 2023.
Format
Like the previous tournament, every team will compete in a single round-robin format, playing against all other teams once. The top sixteen teams will advance to the playoffs.[6]
Standings
Source: Standings – via Genius Sports
Rules for classification: 1) Winning percentage; 2) Head-to-head standings; 3) Head-to-head point differential; 4) Head-to-head points scored; 5) Overall point differential; 6) Overall points scored.
Notes:
Rules for classification: 1) Winning percentage; 2) Head-to-head standings; 3) Head-to-head point differential; 4) Head-to-head points scored; 5) Overall point differential; 6) Overall points scored.
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Results table
Source: Schedule – via Genius Sports
Legend: Blue = win; Red = loss; Matches with lighter background shading were decided after overtime. (*) Number of asterisks denotes number of overtime periods
Legend: Blue = win; Red = loss; Matches with lighter background shading were decided after overtime. (*) Number of asterisks denotes number of overtime periods
Postponed games
The Novaliches–Manila game, originally scheduled for November 18, 2023, was initially cancelled due to technical issues at the Novadeci Convention Center. The game was later rescheduled to January 8, 2024 and moved to the Filoil EcoOil Centre.
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Playoffs
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The playoffs began on March 18, 2024. The playoffs expanded for the second consecutive time, doubling its size to sixteen teams. The First Round and Quarterfinals give twice-to-beat advantage to the higher-seeded team. The Semifinals will be a best-of-three series and the Finals will utilize a best-of-five format.
Bracket
Teams in bold advanced to the next round. Teams in italics have twice-to-beat advantage (only for the First Round and Quarterfinals). The numbers to the left indicate team's seeding. Number of asterisks denotes number of overtime periods.
First Round (twice-to-beat) | Quarterfinals (twice-to-beat) | Semifinals (best-of-three) | Finals (best-of-five) | |||||||||||||||||||||
1 | Biñan | 93 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
16 | RCP–Shawarma Shack | 62 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | Biñan | 63 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | 1Munti | 58 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
8 | 1Munti | 97 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
9 | San Pedro | 91 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
1 | Biñan | 61 | 67 | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Quezon | 85 | 86 | |||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Caloocan | 115 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
13 | AO–Indanan | 69 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Caloocan | 74 | 54 | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Quezon | 80** | 56 | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Quezon | 107 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Novaliches | 72 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Quezon | 91 | 83 | 75 | 77 | |||||||||||||||||||
3 | Nueva Ecija | 94 | 75 | 68 | 64 | |||||||||||||||||||
2 | San Juan | 122 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Camarines Norte | 81 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | San Juan | 85 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | SGA–CSB | 77 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
7 | SGA–CSB | 64 | 87 | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Bulacan | 66 | 83 | |||||||||||||||||||||
2 | San Juan | 86 | 83 | |||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Nueva Ecija | 95 | 86 | Third place playoff | ||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Nueva Ecija | 89 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Manila | 77 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Nueva Ecija | 86 | 89 | 1 | Biñan | 56 | ||||||||||||||||||
6 | Davao Occidental | 90 | 82 | 2 | San Juan | 76 | ||||||||||||||||||
6 | Davao Occidental | 92 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Misamis Oriental | 78 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
First round
(1) Biñan vs. (16) RCP–Shawarma Shack
March 18 4:00pm |
Biñan Tatak Gel | 93–62 | RCP–Shawarma Shack Demigods |
Scoring by quarter: 23–15, 29–16, 15–12, 24–19 | ||
Pts: Michael Maestre 13 Rebs: KG Canaleta, Michael Maestre 7 Asts: JJ Pido 10 |
Pts: Khenn Osicos 16 Rebs: Khenn Osicos 9 Asts: Paulo Hubalde 9 |
(2) San Juan vs. (15) Camarines Norte
March 19 8:00pm |
San Juan Kings | 122–81 | Cam Norte Warriors |
Scoring by quarter: 23–12, 35–19, 23–18, 41–32 | ||
Pts: Joseph Ubalde 20 Rebs: Agem Miranda 7 Asts: Agem Miranda 11 |
Pts: James Martinez 37 Rebs: Wowie Escosio 4 Asts: James Martinez 8 |
Paco Arena, Manila |
(3) Nueva Ecija vs. (14) Manila
March 19 4:00pm |
Nueva Ecija Capitals | 89–77 | Manila CityStars |
Scoring by quarter: 20–19, 23–27, 22–19, 24–12 | ||
Pts: Will McAloney 15 Rebs: Michael Juico 9 Asts: Christopher Bitoon 7 |
Pts: Macky Acosta 22 Rebs: Kyle Neypes 7 Asts: Marcy Arellano 11 |
Paco Arena, Manila |
(4) Caloocan vs. (13) AO–Indanan
March 21 4:00pm |
AO Jikiri Indanan Sulu Kings | 69–115 | Caloocan Supremos |
Scoring by quarter: 21–24, 20–33, 18–32, 10–26 | ||
Pts: Andrian Celada 22 Rebs: Mark Doligon 7 Asts: Mark Doligon 7 |
Pts: Romel Calahat 17 Rebs: Jessie Sumoda 7 Asts: Joco Tayongtong 9 |
(5) Quezon vs. (12) Novaliches
March 21 6:00pm |
Novaliches QC Warriors | 72–107 | Quezon Titans |
Scoring by quarter: 20–34, 19–20, 20–29, 13–24 | ||
Pts: Deo Timajo 17 Rebs: Chrisjohn Dabbay, Paolo Galvez 7 Asts: Paolo Galvez 6 |
Pts: Rodel Gravera 20 Rebs: three players 4 Asts: LJ Gonzales 7 |
(6) Davao Occidental vs. (11) Misamis Oriental
March 19 6:00pm |
MisOr Mustangs | 78–92 | Davao Occidental Tigers |
Scoring by quarter: 19–24, 16–19, 17–23, 26–26 | ||
Pts: Reynel Hugnatan 17 Rebs: Kint Ariar 13 Asts: Kint Ariar, Paul Desiderio 6 |
Pts: Ryan Costelo 18 Rebs: Reigo Gamalinda 6 Asts: Tony Ynot 7 |
Paco Arena, Manila |
(7) SGA–CSB vs. (10) JT Bulacan
March 18 6:00pm |
JT Bulacan Taipan | 66–64 | Strong Group Athletics–Benilde Blazers |
Scoring by quarter: 12–18, 23–15, 10–16, 21–15 | ||
Pts: Kenji Roman 12 Rebs: Jason Ballesteros 11 Asts: Alex Desoyo 4 |
Pts: Paul Turco 11 Rebs: Paul Turco 9 Asts: Gab Cometa 5 | |
Bulacan forces do-or-die |
March 21 8:00pm |
Strong Group Athletics–Benilde Blazers | 87–83 | JT Bulacan Taipan |
Scoring by quarter: 19–17, 27–19, 17–22, 24–25 | ||
Pts: Anton Eusebio, Matthew Oli 19 Rebs: Anton Eusebio, Paul Turco 8 Asts: Ian Torres 7 |
Pts: Camillus Altamirano 21 Rebs: Jonas Tibayan 8 Asts: Camillus Altamirano 4 | |
SGA–CSB wins series in two games |
(8) 1Munti vs. (9) San Pedro
March 18 8:00pm |
San Pedro Pablo Escobets | 91–97 | 1Munti XUR Homes |
Scoring by quarter: 17–25, 31–21, 14–28, 29–23 | ||
Pts: Andrew Estrella 24 Rebs: three players 7 Asts: Allan Mangahas 6 |
Pts: John Catimbuhan 32 Rebs: Harold Arboleda 12 Asts: Harold Arboleda 9 |
Quarterfinals
(1) Biñan vs. (8) 1Munti
March 25 6:00pm |
Biñan Tatak Gel | 63–58 | 1Munti XUR Homes |
Scoring by quarter: 22–15, 18–17, 15–21, 8–5 | ||
Pts: Kenny Rocacurva 12 Rebs: KG Canaleta 12 Asts: JJ Pido 4 |
Pts: John Catimbuhan 16 Rebs: Harold Arboleda 8 Asts: Harold Arboleda 8 |
Paco Arena, Manila |
(2) San Juan vs. (7) SGA–CSB
March 23 8:00pm |
San Juan Kings | 85–77 | Strong Group Athletics–Benilde Blazers |
Scoring by quarter: 27–15, 23–18, 17–23, 18–21 | ||
Pts: Orlan Wamar 16 Rebs: Zach Huang 6 Asts: three players 5 |
Pts: Joshua Cajucom 15 Rebs: Paul Turco 6 Asts: Mark Sangco 6 |
(3) Nueva Ecija vs. (6) Davao Occidental
March 23 6:00pm |
Davao Occidental Tigers | 90–86 | Nueva Ecija Capitals |
Scoring by quarter: 29–25, 15–24, 24–14, 22–23 | ||
Pts: Theo Flores 14 Rebs: Kelly Nabong 9 Asts: Ryan Costelo 7 |
Pts: Will McAloney 17 Rebs: Will McAloney 12 Asts: Chris Bitoon, Michael Juico 6 | |
Davao Occidental forces do-or-die |
March 26 6:00pm |
Nueva Ecija Capitals | 89–82 | Davao Occidental Tigers |
Scoring by quarter: 23–21, 21–24, 26–19, 19–18 | ||
Pts: Robby Celiz 24 Rebs: Robby Celiz 11 Asts: Chris Bitoon 9 |
Pts: Kurt Lojera 15 Rebs: Michael Cañete, Tony Ynot 6 Asts: Tony Ynot 5 | |
Nueva Ecija wins series in two games |
(4) Caloocan vs. (5) Quezon
March 25 8:00pm |
Quezon Titans | 80–74 (2OT) | Caloocan Supremos |
Scoring by quarter: 19–13, 12–13, 17–20, 12–14, Overtime: 20–14 | ||
Pts: LJ Gonzales 18 Rebs: LJ Gonzales 10 Asts: Judel Fuentes, Thomas Torres 4 |
Pts: Damian Lasco 14 Rebs: Gabby Espinas, Reil Cervantes 9 Asts: Irven Palencia, Joco Tayongtong 3 | |
Quezon forces do-or-die |
Paco Arena, Manila |
March 26 8:00pm |
Caloocan Supremos | 54–56 | Quezon Titans |
Scoring by quarter: 18–17, 17–12, 5–17, 13–10 | ||
Pts: Reil Cervantes 10 Rebs: Gabby Espinas, Jeramer Cabanag 7 Asts: Joco Tayongtong 3 |
Pts: Judel Fuentes 12 Rebs: Ximone Sandagon 8 Asts: Judel Fuentes 3 | |
Quezon wins series |
Semifinals
(1) Biñan vs. (5) Quezon
April 2 8:00pm |
Biñan Tatak Gel | 61–85 | Quezon Titans |
Scoring by quarter: 13–24, 15–17, 10–21, 23–23 | ||
Pts: Jumboy Estrada 14 Rebs: KG Canaleta 8 Asts: three players 3 |
Pts: Will Gozum 15 Rebs: Will Gozum 5 Asts: Christopher Lagrama 5 | |
Quezon leads series, 1–0 |
April 4 6:00pm |
Quezon Titans | 86–67 | Biñan Tatak Gel |
Scoring by quarter: 18–8, 22–19, 27–21, 19–19 | ||
Pts: LJ Gonzales 18 Rebs: three players 4 Asts: Christopher Lagrama, Judel Fuentes 4 |
Pts: Kenny Rocacurva 14 Rebs: Kenny Rocacurva 8 Asts: Jaymark Mallari, Jimboy Estrada 4 | |
Quezon wins series, 2–0 |
(2) San Juan vs. (3) Nueva Ecija
April 2 6:00pm |
Nueva Ecija Capitals | 95–86 | San Juan Kings |
Scoring by quarter: 23–14, 24–22, 35–19, 13–31 | ||
Pts: Byron Villarias 15 Rebs: Billy Ray Robles 9 Asts: Emman Calo 6 |
Pts: JM Galinato 21 Rebs: Dexter Maiquez 10 Asts: Orlan Wamar 11 | |
Nueva Ecija leads series, 1–0 |
April 4 8:00pm |
San Juan Kings | 83–86 | Nueva Ecija Capitals |
Scoring by quarter: 33–18, 15–24, 9–28, 26–16 | ||
Pts: Michael Calisaan 15 Rebs: Michael Calisaan 14 Asts: Orlan Wamar 13 |
Pts: Will McAloney 18 Rebs: Will McAloney 9 Asts: Chris Bitoon 10 | |
Nueva Ecija wins series, 2–0 |
Battle for Third
(1) Biñan vs. (2) San Juan
April 9 6:00pm |
Biñan Tatak Gel | 56–76 | San Juan Kings |
Scoring by quarter: 14–15, 24–17, 10–34, 8–10 | ||
Pts: Jaymar Gimpayan 13 Rebs: Poypoy Actub 10 Asts: Jaymark Mallari 5 |
Pts: AC Soberano 17 Rebs: Mike Malonzo 10 Asts: Marwin Taywan 9 | |
San Juan wins Battle for Third |
Nueva Ecija Coliseum, Palayan, Nueva Ecija |
Finals
(3) Nueva Ecija vs. (5) Quezon
April 9 8:00pm |
Nueva Ecija Capitals | 94–91 | Quezon Titans |
Scoring by quarter: 27–12, 20–31, 19–21, 28–27 | ||
Pts: Robby Celiz 18 Rebs: Chris Bitoon 7 Asts: Chris Bitoon 12 |
Pts: Judel Fuentes, LJ Gonzales 19 Rebs: LJ Gonzales, RJ Minerva 7 Asts: Alvin Abundo 6 | |
Nueva Ecija leads series, 1–0 |
Nueva Ecija Coliseum, Palayan, Nueva Ecija |
April 11 7:30pm |
Quezon Titans | 83–75 | Nueva Ecija Capitals |
Scoring by quarter: 11–20, 25–19, 31–15, 16–21 | ||
Pts: Judel Fuentes 17 Rebs: RJ Minerva 9 Asts: LJ Gonzales 5 |
Pts: Nathaniel Cosejo 21 Rebs: Nathaniel Cosejo 11 Asts: Chris Bitoon 7 | |
Series tied, 1–1 |
Nueva Ecija Coliseum, Palayan, Nueva Ecija |
April 13 7:30pm |
Nueva Ecija Capitals | 68–75 | Quezon Titans |
Scoring by quarter: 19–17, 18–21, 14–19, 17–18 | ||
Pts: Chris Bitoon 21 Rebs: Chris Bitoon 8 Asts: Chris Bitoon, Robby Celiz 5 |
Pts: Judel Fuentes 23 Rebs: LJ Gonzales 7 Asts: LJ Gonzales 6 | |
Quezon leads series, 2–1 |
April 16 7:30pm |
Quezon Titans | 77–64 | Nueva Ecija Capitals |
Scoring by quarter: 22–10, 12–23, 26–21, 17–10 | ||
Pts: Judel Fuentes 15 Rebs: RJ Minerva 8 Asts: Christopher Lagrama, LJ Gonzales 4 |
Pts: Emman Calo 14 Rebs: Michael Juico 10 Asts: Chris Bitoon 5 | |
Quezon wins series, 3–1 |
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Awards
The league's feted the Best Player of the Conference before Game 3 of the Finals series on April 13, 2024 at the Quezon Convention Center in Lucena, Quezon.[7] The Finals Most Valuable Player was later awarded at the conclusion of the series.[8]
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Records
- December 4, 2023 – The San Juan Kings defeated the RCP–Shawarma Shack Demigods with a score of 121–57. The 64-point margin of victory is the biggest such in PSL history.[9]
Statistics
Individual statistical leaders
Team statistical leaders
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Junior Division
Following the President's Cup, the league will hold its usual Junior Division tournaments. There will be three age groups for the first time: 16-under (labelled as Born 2008), 18-under (labelled as Born 2006), and 14-under (labelled as Born 2004). The regional tournaments will be held throughout May and June, followed by the national championships in July. These tournaments will also double as qualifiers for the league's first Global Championship Challenge, set to begin in July.
Media coverage
The Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC) serves as the television broadcast partner for the tournament, succeeding Solar Sports. IBC previously broadcast the 2021 MPBL Invitational in December 2021.[1] For streaming, the league partnered with Converge ICT to broadcast the league on FiberTV and Blast TV, the latter being part of a partnership with TAP DMV.
In addition to broadcasting all games on Facebook and YouTube, Bola.TV is added to the league's online portfolio, which features co-streaming with the platform's own sportscasters.
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References
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