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Draft:Abra Weavers

Abra Weavers
2024 Abra Weavers season
LeagueMPBL
Founded2024; 0 years ago (2024)
HistoryAbra Weavers
2024–present
ArenaUniversity of Abra
(Gov. Andres B. Bernos Memorial Gymnasium)
LocationAbra
Team colors     
Head coachYong Garcia

The Abra Weavers are a Filipino professional basketball team based in the province of Abra. The team competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as a member of the league's North Division. They are the lone team based in the Cordillera Administrative Region and play their home games at Gov. Andres B. Bernos Memorial Gymnasium, located on the Bangued campus of the University of Abra.[1] The team began play in the 2024 season alongside the Pangasinan Heatwaves.[2]

History

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On February 2, 2024, La Paz mayor and former representative Joseph Bernos announced on social media that the province of Abra would enter the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League for the 2024 season.[3] On February 20, 2024, the team's name was announced as the Abra Weavers.[4] The Weavers are one of two expansion teams that season, the other being the Pangasinan Heatwaves.[2]

Their first game was played on April 6, 2024, where they beat the hosting Pangasinan Heatwaves in a Northern Luzon expansion battle.[5][6] On June 15, 2024, the team played their first home game, a win against the Rizal Golden Coolers.[1] During their inaugural season, the team acquired the likes of Mac Tallo and Mark Yee,[7][8] the former was later traded away in exchange for Jun Manzo. The Weavers finished their inaugural season 18–10, ranked 7th in the North Division, and thus advanced to the playoffs, but ended up getting swept in the division quarterfinals to the defending champion Pampanga Giant Lanterns.[9]

Team identity

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The name honors the country's weaving tradition, specifically in Northern Luzon. It was chosen as a way to recognize the "undying passion, tenacity, and resilience" of the Agab-abel.[4]

Home venues

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Currently, the Weavers play their home games at Gov. Andres B. Bernos Memorial Gymnasium, located at the University of Abra's Bangued campus.[1]

Venue Location 2024
University of Abra
Gov. Andres B. Bernos Memorial Gymnasium 		Bangued, Abra  Y

Current roster

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Abra Weavers roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Name Height Weight DOB From
G 0 Escamis, Clint (SGL) 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) Mapúa
F 1 Bersamina, Blue (HG) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
G 3 Comboy, Wendel 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 1997–07–21 Far Eastern
G 5 Lee, Will Keane (HG) 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
G 8 Sumang, Roi 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 1990–12–12 UE
G 9 Clemente, John Loyd 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) National-U
11 Asuncion, Dan (HG)
G 13 Manzo, Jun 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 1997–02–14 Philippines
F 14 Cañete, Michael 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 1993–08–14 Arellano
F/C 15 Faundo, Jeepy 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 1995–09–21 UST
F/C 16 Bringas, Arvie (HG) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) Far Eastern
G/F 17 Sedurifa, Joseph 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1990–09–04 Centro Escolar
F 21 Caballero, Keanu 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) Centro Escolar
F 23 Fabro, Redel 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) Olivarez
F/C 25 Bringas, Anthony 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 263 lb (119 kg) 1988–04–27 Far Eastern
F 27 Concepcion, Sherwin 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 1997–01–23 UST
F 32 Gonzales, Georell (HG) 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
F 83 Yee, Mark 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 1982–01–04 San Sebastian (Cavite)
F 88 Recto, JC (SGL) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Mapúa
F/C 99 Batino, Alfred Ryan 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 1997–07–21
Head coach
  • Yong Garcia
Legend
  • (HG) Homegrown
  • (FF) Filipino-foreigner
  • (SGL) Special Guest Licensee
  • (RS) Reserve player
  •   Injured
Updated as of: July 1, 2024

Notable players

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Abra Weavers notable players
Player Position Tenure Awards All-Star
Roi Sumang 2024–present — 1 (2024)

Season-by-season records

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League champions
Division champions
Qualified for playoffs
Best regular season record
Season Regular season Playoffs
Division Finish GP W L PCT GB Stage Results
Abra Weavers
2024 North 7th 28 18 10 .643 8 Division quarterfinals lost vs. Pampanga, 0–2
All-time regular season record 28 18 10 .643 1 playoff appearance
All-time playoff record 2 0 2 .000 0 finals appearances
All-time overall record 30 18 12 .600 0 championships

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Weavers win for home crowd in MPBL's first game in Abra". Spin.ph. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  2. ^ a b "MPBL welcomes unlimited pros, expands with two new franchises". Tiebreaker Times. February 6, 2024. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  3. ^ Bernos, Joseph (February 2, 2024). "ABRA REPRESENT!!! MPBL HERE WE COME". Retrieved February 2, 2024 – via Facebook.
  4. ^ a b "We are Abra Weavers !". Abra Weavers. February 20, 2024. Retrieved February 20, 2024 – via Facebook.
  5. ^ "MPBL Sixth Season unwraps Saturday". Philstar.com. Retrieved April 2, 2024.
  6. ^ "Abra stuns Pangasinan, Zamboanga trips Valenzuela in MPBL inaugurals". Manila Bulletin. April 7, 2024. Retrieved April 10, 2024.
  7. ^ Villanueva, Ralph Edwin (March 13, 2024). "Tallo signs with new MPBL team Abra". Philstar.com. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  8. ^ Terrado, Reuben. "Mark Yee signs with Abra, John Wilson joins Nueva Ecija". Spin.ph. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  9. ^ "Kurt Reyson's last-second heroics lift Pampanga over Abra, secures MPBL North semis spot". Tiebreaker Times. October 17, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
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