PBA Rosters for the start of the 40th PBA Season

Alaska Aces

Head Coach: Alex Compton
Assistant Coaches: Louie Alas, Topex Robinson, Monch Gavieres, Franco Atienza

Players:

1 - Sam Eman
2 - Chris Banchero
3 - Cyrus Baguio
7 - Sonny Thoss
8 - Calvin Abueva
11 - Rome dela Rosa
17 - Ping Exciminiano
21 - Paolo Bugia
24 - Vic Manuel
27 - Gabby Espinas (on reserve / injured list)
25 - Dondon Hontiveros
30 - Eric Menk
31 - RJ Jazul
35 - Tony dela Cruz
42 - Jvee Casio

Barako Bull Energy

Head Coach: Siot Tanquingcen
Assistant Coaches: Koy Banal, Jigs Mendoza, Art dela Cruz, Paolo Rivero

Players:

1 - RR Garcia
2 - Denok Miranda
5 - Jondan Salvador
6 - Carlo Lastimosa
7 - JC Intal
8 - Nico Salva
9 - Jeric Fortuna
10 - Dave Marcelo
15 - Jake Pascual
21 - Papot Paredes
26 - Chico Lanete
28 - Willie Wilson
88 - Mick Pennisi

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel

Head Coach: Jeffrey Cariaso
Assistant Coaches: Olsen Racela, Ato Agustin, Jorge Gallent, Allan Caidic, Juno Sauler

Players:

1 - James Forrester
2 - Billy Mamaril
3 - Josh Urbiztondo
5 - LA Tenorio
6 - Emman Monfort (on reserve / injured list. Note: jersey number is from last season. Team left it blank so far this season)
13 - Jay-jay Helterbrand
18 - Joseph Yeo
19 - Jay-R Reyes
20 - Greg Slaughter
25 - Japeth Aguilar
33 - Dylan Ababou
34 - Chris Ellis
45 - Mac Baracael
47 - Mark Caguioa
91 - Rodney Brondial

Blackwater Elite

Head Coach: Leo Isaac
Assistant Coaches: Rodil Sablan, Aris Dimaunahan, Patrick Aquino, Junjie Ablan, Tylon Darjuan, Daniel Olan

Players:

0 - Bryan Faundo
3 - Chris Timberlake
5 - Juami Tiongson
6 - Alex Nuyles
7 - JP Erram
9 - Ogie Menor
11 - Gilbert Bulawan
15 - JR Cawaling
16 - Paul Artadi
18 - Jason Ballesteros
21 - Bambam Gamalinda
25 - Eddie Laure
26 - Brian Heruela (on reserve / injured list)
58 - Bacon Austria
80 - Sunday Salvacion

Globalport Batang Pier

Head Coach: Pido Jarencio
Assistant Coaches: Eric Gonzales, Senen Duenas, Mac Cuan, Alvin Grey, Bonnie Tan, Johnedel Cardel, Oliver Bunyi

3 - Stanley Pringle
7 - Terrence Romeo
8 - Ronjay Buenafe
10 - Alex Cabagnot
11 - Jojo Duncil
12 - Mark Isip
15 - Jewel Ponferrada
23 - Kelly Nabong
26 - Roider Cabrera
27 - Nonoy Baclao
32 - Keith Jensen
95 - Yancy de Ocampo

Kia Sorento

Head Coach: Manny Pacquiao
Assistant Coaches: Glenn Capacio, Louie Gonzales, Rob Wainwright, Chris Gavina, Robert dela Rosa, Aldin Ayo, Mulong Orillosa, Chito Victolero, Marlon Martin

Players:

1 - Hans Thiele
2 - LA Revilla
3 - Kenneth Ighalo
7 - Chad Alonzo
8 - Rudy Lingganay
9 - Eder Saldua
10 - Joshua Webb
11 - Paul Sanga
12 - Alvin Padilla
17 - Manny Pacquiao
24 - Rich Alvarez
26 - Reil Cervantes
33 - Angel Raymundo
63 - Michael Burtscher
?? - Virgil Buensuceso (on reserve / injured list)

Meralco Bolts

Head Coach: Norman Black
Assistant Coaches: Ronnie Magsanoc, Luigi Trillo, Patrick Fran, Xavi Nunag, Gene Afable

Players:

1 - Simon Atkins
3 - Philip Morrison
7 - Cliff Hodge
8 - John Wilson
10 - Sean Anthony
11 - Mike Cortez
13 - Ryan Buenafe
15 - James Sena
17 - Anjo Caram
20 - Jared Dillinger
21 - Reynel Hugnatan
24 - Rey Guevarra
28 - Gary David
80 - Mark Macapagal

NLEX Road Warriors

Head Coach: Boyet Fernandez
Assistant Coaches: Adonis Tierra, Jojo Lastimosa, Sandy Arespacochaga, Raymund Celis, Ford Arao, Gino Manuel, Jay Serrano

Players:

3 - Mark Cardona
6 - Eliud Poligrates
8 - Kevin Alas
11 - Jonas Villanueva
13 - Eric Camson
14 - Enrico Villanueva
15 - John Villarias
16 - Mark Borboran
17 - Aldrech Ramos
18 - Jeck Apinan
19 - Wynne Arboleda
88 - Asi Taulava
?? - Raul Soyud (on reserve / injured list)

Rain or Shine Elasto Painters

Head Coach: Yeng Guiao
Assistant Coaches: Caloy Garcia, Mike Buendia, Matt Makalintal, Jay Legacion, Ricky Umayam

Players:

1 - Jon Uyloan
3 - Paul Lee
5 - Gabe Norwood
6 - Jireh Ibanes
8 - Jeric Teng
9 - Jericho Cruz
11- Ty Tang
16 - Jeff Chan
17 - Chris Tiu
18 - Ryan Arana
20 - Jervy Cruz
30 - Beau Belga
48 - JR Quinahan
57 - Raymond Almazan

San Mig Coffee Mixers

Head Coach: Tim Cone
Assistant Coaches: Richard del Rosario, Johnny Abarrientos, Jason Webb, Mon Jose

Players:

00 - Yousef Taha (Note: jersey number is from last season. Team left it blank so far this season)
2 - Justin Melton
4 - Rafi Reavis
5 - Isaac Holstein
8 - PJ Simon
10 - Ian Sangalang
11 - Alex Mallari
14 - Mark Barroca
15 - Marc Pingris
18 - James Yap
19 - Jerwin Gaco
22 - Allein Maliksi
33 - Ronnie Matias
38 - Joe DeVance
?? - Lester Alvarez (on reserve / injury list)

San Miguel Beermen

Head Coach: Leo Austria
Assistant Coaches: Peter Martin, Biboy Ravanes, Boycie Zamar, Dayong Mendoza, Riel Banaria
Consultant: Todd Purves

Players:

0 - Sol Mercado
1 - Rico Maierhofer
3 - Chris Lutz
5 - Ronald Pascual
6 - Chris Ross
12 - Paolo Hubalde
13 - Marcio Lassiter
15 - June Mar Fajardo
18 - Doug Kramer
29 - Arwind Santos
41 - Justin Chua
71 - Ronald Tubid

Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters

Head Coach: Jong Uichico
Assistant Coaches: Nash Racela, Bong Ravena, Josh Reyes
Consultant: Tab Baldwin

Players:

1 - Larry Rodriguez
2 - Jay Washington
3 - Jimmy Alapag (on reserve / injury list)
4 - Harvey Carey
9 - Rob Reyes
10 - Ryan Reyes
12 - Larry Fonacier
17 - Jayson Castro
21 - Kelly Williams
22 - Matt Rosser
23 - Elmer Espiritu
24 - KG Canaleta
33 - Ranidel de Ocampo
42 - Danny Seigle
51 - Aaron Aban

Paul Lee celebrates his birthday with the game-winner

Tied game. 1.6 seconds. In the era of the 0.4, that is an eternity of basketball remaining. All you need is to find the right play. And Yeng Guiao found that play, with an assist to Paul Lee.



Rain or Shine escape with the win, thanks to the birthday boy. Game 2 is on Sunday afternoon.

PBA suspends and fines Yeng Guiao

c/o Sports5

The PBA today has decided to suspend Rain or Shine head coach Yeng Guiao for Game 5 of their best-of-seven series against the Petron Blaze Boosters.

PBA commissioner Chito Salud released a statement on Wednesday afternoon explaining the suspension, which goes as follows:

Following this morning’s meeting with Coach Yeng Guiao regarding his use of a dirty finger pointed toward the commissioner’s and tech committee table, this Office hereby metes out on Coach Guiao the penalty of one (1) game suspension and a fine of one hundred thousand pesos (Php 100,000.00) for persistent conduct unbecoming of a Coach exhibited in a manner positively indicating disrespect, if not disdain or scorn, for the league as an institution and its fans. I would like to state unequivocally that this disciplinary sanction cannot fully convey the sense of regret of this Office for the insulting and unsavory antics Coach Guiao continues to display and foist on the players, the referees, his peers and the entire viewing public of the PBA, especially the youth, despite repeated well-meaning advice and counsel from this Office in the past. I invite him to reflect upon his responsibility to the public, the league and the Rain or Shine organization which he represents, even as I reiterate that the PBA will fulfill its own responsibility to tirelessly uphold the principles of decency and sportsmanship.

Game 5 is to take place this Friday at the SMART-Araneta Coliseum.

JR Quinahan beats the buzzer and the Meralco Bolts

c/o Mico Halili's Twitter account

Gary David tied the game at 86 with the long three with under 9 seconds left. On the next possession, Paul Lee missed his corner jumper and the ball went out of bounds. Fortunately for the Tondo native, possession was still with Rain or Shine, albeit with 0.7 left. Yeng Guiao then asks for a timeout.

The play was simple, considering the time remaining. Gabe Norwood is the man tasked to inbound the ball. The other four guys on the court were Lee, Jeff Chan, and the Extra Rice, Inc. Only thing they can do is a catch-and-shoot. If Derek Fisher can do it with 0.4 left, one can definitely do it with 0.7 left.

The Elastopainters were misfiring on their jumpers late in the game, especially from three-point distance, but at least they had the chance to win knowing they still had OT in their back pocket. However, they didn't need to go into a five-minute extension, as Gabe found Quinahan open, and the winning streak is now a franchise-best six games.

Here is how the Rain or Shine - Meralco game ended (c/o Sports5)