2023 GenSan Warriors season

The 2023 GenSan Warriors season was the fourth season of the franchise in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).

2023 GenSan Warriors season
Arena(s)Lagao Gymnasium
(Preseason Invitational only)
Results
Record21–7 (.750)
PlaceDivision: 3rd (South)
Playoff finishDivision semifinals
(lost vs. Batangas City, 1–2)
GenSan Warriors seasons

Despite continuous improvement by the team, it has still yet to get past the division quarterfinals following their loss to Bacolod last season.[1] Following the arrivals of former MPBL Most Valuable Player John Wilson and reigning Rookie of the Year Kyt Jimenez,[2] the Warriors once again improved with not just a 21–7 record but also claiming a top-three seed for the first time.

In the division quarterfinals, General Santos faced against the Muntinlupa Cagers. The series ended up reaching a third game, which GenSan would win, 85–78, getting their first ever playoff series win.[3] The Warriors' division semifinals series against the Batangas City Embassy Chill also ended up going the full length, but this time, GenSan would fall to Batangas City, ending their season.[4]

This is the first season in which the team didn't play any home games during the regular season or playoffs, although they were one of two home teams for this season's Preseason Invitational.

Preseason

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The GenSan Warriors were one of eight teams that took part in the 2023 MPBL Preseason Invitational at the Lagao Gymnasium in General Santos. It was the second Preseason Invitational appearance for the franchise. The Warriors failed to make the playoffs after finishing Group B in third place with a 1–3 record.

Schedule

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2023 GenSan Warriors Preseason Invitational schedule
Stage Game Date Opponent Score Location Record Recap
Group stage 1 February 21 Valenzuela W 82–73 Lagao Gymnasium 1–0
2 February 22 Nueva Ecija L 67–73 Lagao Gymnasium 1–1
3 February 24 Imus L 61–78 Lagao Gymnasium 1–2
Source: Schedule

Regular season

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Standings

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Pos Team Pld W L GB
1 Bacoor City Strikers 28 23 5
2 Batangas City Embassy Chill 28 22 6 1
3 GenSan Warriors 28 21 7 2
4 Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines 28 20 8 3
5 Quezon Huskers 28 19 9 4
Source: Standings
Rules for classification: 1) Wins; 2a) If two teams are tied, head-to-head match-up; 2b) If three or more teams are tied, head-to-head point quotient; 3) overall point quotient; 4) coin toss.

Schedule

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2023 GenSan Warriors season schedule
Game Date Opponent Score Location Record Recap
1 March 23 Mindoro W 87–78 Baliwag Star Arena 1–0
2 March 30 Negros W 88–74 Santa Rosa Sports Complex 2–0
3 April 13 Laguna W 89–77 Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center 3–0
4 April 20 Rizal W 80–78 Cuneta Astrodome 4–0
5 April 25 Marikina W 85–80 Cuneta Astrodome 5–0
6 May 2 Imus W 68–64 Imus City Sports Complex 6–0
7 May 8 Pampanga L 81–83 Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center 6–1
8 May 13 Makati L 72–79 Quezon Convention Center 6–2
9 May 22 Bulacan W 87–69 Baliwag Star Arena 7–2
10 May 26 Bacoor City L 68–74 Filoil EcoOil Centre 7–3
11 June 3 Pasig City W 91–76 Quezon Convention Center 8–3
12 June 10 Muntinlupa L 60–67 Batangas City Coliseum 8–4
13 June 19 Iloilo W 86–84 Batangas City Coliseum 9–4
14 June 23 Quezon W 89–71 Baliwag Star Arena 10–4
15 June 27 Parañaque W 89–82 Ynares Sports Arena 11–4
16 July 4 Caloocan W 95–90 Sentrong Pangkabataan 12–4
17 July 8 Pasay W 89–55 Quezon Convention Center 13–4
18 July 14 Bicol W 121–80 Filoil EcoOil Centre 14–4
19 July 20 San Juan L 83–88 Filoil EcoOil Centre 14–5
20 July 25 Quezon City W 118–77 Ynares Center 15–5
21 July 31 Zamboanga W 74–71 Passi City Arena 16–5
22 August 4 Valenzuela W 109–86 Muntinlupa Sports Center 17–5
23 August 11 Manila W 82–70 Muntinlupa Sports Center 18–5
24 August 16 Nueva Ecija L 93–97 Caloocan Sports Complex 18–6
25 August 19 Bacolod W 87–70 Bataan People's Center 19–6
26 September 14 Bataan W 99–65 Bataan People's Center 20–6
27 September 21 Sarangani W 114–92 Nueva Ecija Coliseum 21–6
28 September 28 Batangas City L 58–75 Nueva Ecija Coliseum 21–7
Source: Schedule

Playoffs

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Schedule

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2023 GenSan Warriors playoff schedule
Round Game Date Opponent Score Location Series Recap
Division quarterfinals 1 October 10 Muntinlupa W 79–70 Batangas City Coliseum 1–0 Recap
2 October 17 Muntinlupa L 91–99 Strike Gymnasium 1–1 Recap
3 October 24 Muntinlupa W 85–78 Paco Arena 2–1 Recap
Division semifinals 1 October 28 Batangas City L 75–81 Strike Gymnasium 0–1 Recap
2 November 4 Batangas City W 61–55 Batangas City Coliseum 1–1 Recap
3 November 7 Batangas City L 62–66 Batangas City Coliseum 1–2 Recap
Source: Schedule

References

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  1. ^ Co, Adrian Stewart (November 7, 2022). "Bacolod edges GenSan, enters MPBL south semis". Panay News. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  2. ^ "Jervy Cruz joins Kyt Jimenez at GenSan Warriors in MPBL". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  3. ^ "GenSan trounces Muntinlupa, tackles Batangas in semifinals". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  4. ^ "MPBL: Batangas ousts GenSan, sets up rematch with Bacoor in South finals". Spin.ph. Retrieved January 12, 2024.