Navotas Uni-Pak Sardines
Navotas Uni-Pak Sardines logo
LeagueMPBL (2018–2020)
Founded2018 (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 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

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.

Current roster

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

Head coaches

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 –

Season-by-season records

Records from the 2019-20 MPBL season:
SeasonTeam nameElimination roundPlayoffs
DivisionFinishWLPCTStageResults
2018
Anta-Rajah Cup		Navotas ClutchNone6th/1054.556Quarterfinalslost vs. Muntinlupa, 0–2
2018–19
Datu Cup		North6th/131312.520First Roundlost vs. San Juan, 0–2
2019–20
Lakan Cup		Navotas Uni-Pak Sardines15th/16722.241Did not qualify
Total elimination round2538.3972 playoff appearances
Total playoffs04.0000 Finals appearances
Total franchise2542.3730 championships

References

  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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