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Strong Group Athletics (basketball)

This article is about basketball department. For the volleyball department formerly under the same name, see Zus Coffee Thunderbelles.

Strong Group Athletics (SGA) is a men's basketball team based in the Philippines. It is owned and managed by an organization of the same name, which was founded by Filipino businessman Frank Lao.[1]

Strong Group Athletics
LeaguesN/A
Founded2023
Team managerJacob Lao
Head coachCharles Tiu
OwnershipStrong Group Athletics
ChampionshipsWilliam Jones Cup: 1 (2024)

History

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The Strong Group maintains its own basketball team which has competed in the Dubai International Basketball Championship in the United Arab Emirates.

They debuted in the 2023 edition, with Mighty Sports and Acto City sponsoring their stint.[2][3] Strong Group, coached by Charles Tiu, finished as quarterfinalists.[4]

They are set to return in 2024 edition with Tiu reprising his role and backed by Brian Goorjian as team consultant.[5] They would reach the final, but lost the title to Lebanese club Al Riyadi.[6]

Current team

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The following is the roster of the Strong Group for the 2024 William Jones Cup.[7]

Strong Group – 2024 William Jones Cup roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt. Age
PF 5   McCullough, Chris (I) 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) 29 – (1995-02-05)February 5, 1995
PF 12   Agee, Tajuan (I) 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) 26 – (1997-11-12)November 12, 1997
SG 24   Fenner, DJ 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 30 – (1993-12-07)December 7, 1993
C 34     Kouame, Ange 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) 26 – (1997-12-15)December 15, 1997
PG 15   Ravena, Kiefer 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 31 – (1993-10-27)October 27, 1993
G 23   Abando, Rhenz 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 26 – (1998-03-11)March 11, 1998
PG 1   Abarrientos, RJ 1.81 m (5 ft 11 in) 25 – (1999-09-14)September 14, 1999
SF 0   Tiongson, Caelan 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) 32 – (1992-05-07)May 7, 1992
SF 10   Ildefonso, Dave 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) 24 – (2000-04-14)April 14, 2000
SG 7     Heading, Jordan 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 28 – (1996-01-30)January 30, 1996
C 18   Chiu, Geo 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) 23 – (2001-05-18)May 18, 2001
F 43   Liwag, Allen 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
PG 39   Ynot, Tony 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
PG 13   Manalili, Jonathan 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
PG 11   Lao, Jacob 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Head coach
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import
  • Nat. – Flags indicate national team
    eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events
  • Age – describes age
    on July 13, 2024

Past rosters

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2024 Dubai International Basketball Championship

The following is the roster of the Strong Group for the 2024 Dubai International Basketball Championship.[5][8][9]

Strong Group – 2024 Dubai International Basketball Championship roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt. Age
C 1     Blatche, Andray 2.10 m (6 ft 11 in) 38 – (1986-08-22)August 22, 1986
SG 94   Moore, McKenzie (I) 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 32 – (1992-05-11)May 11, 1992
SG 21   Roberson, André (I) 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 32 – (1991-12-04)December 4, 1991
C 39   Howard, Dwight (I) 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) 38 – (1985-12-08)December 8, 1985
PF 17   Quiambao, Kevin 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 23 – (2001-04-22)April 22, 2001
G 18   Escandor, Francis 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
PG 12   Cagulangan, JD 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
F 34   Liwag, Allen 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
PG 13   Ynot, Tony 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
F 20   Sanchez, Justine 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
PF 19   Baltazar, Justine 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) 27 – (1997-02-19)February 19, 1997
SG 15     Heading, Jordan 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 28 – (1996-01-30)January 30, 1996
Head coach
Assistant coaches
Team manager
  •   Jacob Lao
Team consultant
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import
  • Nat. – Flags indicate national team
    eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events
  • Age – describes age
    on January 19, 2024
2023 Dubai International Basketball Championship

The following is the roster of the Strong Group for the 2023 Dubai International Basketball Championship.[10][11]

Strong Group – 2023 Dubai International Basketball Championship roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt. Age
SG 1   Andrade, BJ 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
SF 32   Balkman, Renaldo (I) 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 40 – (1984-07-14)July 14, 1984
PF 19   Baltazar, Justine 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) 27 – (1997-02-19)February 19, 1997
PG 2     Barefield, Sedrick 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 27 – (1996-11-18)November 18, 1996
PG 12   Cagulangan, JD 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
SF 5   Fornillos, Inand 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
F 0   Gozum, Will 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
PG 16   Lastimosa, Jerom 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 26 – (1998-07-01)July 1, 1998
SG 17     Lopez, Francis 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 21 – (2003-05-17)May 17, 2003
SG 15   Muhammad, Shabazz (I) 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 31 – (1992-11-13)November 13, 1992
G 8   Ozcon, Miguel 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
PF 88   Quiambao, Kevin 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 23 – (2001-04-22)April 22, 2001
SG 7   Young, Nick (I) 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 39 – (1985-06-01)June 1, 1985
Head coach
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import
  • Nat. – Flags indicate national team
    eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events
  • Age – describes age
    on January 27, 2023

Honors

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  • Dubai International Basketball Championship
Runner-up (1): 2024

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "UAAP: Lady Warriors boost roster as California Academy standouts commit to UE". ABS-CBN News. July 19, 2023. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "Strong Group begins Dubai campaign vs UAE national team". Manila Bulletin. January 26, 2023. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  3. ^ Li, Matthew (December 23, 2022). "Mighty Sports gives way as Jacob Lao's Strong Group to rep PH in Dubai meet". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 26, 2023.
  4. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (February 3, 2023). "Strong Group-PH bows out of contention in Dubai". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
  5. ^ a b Sayson, Homer (January 3, 2024). "Strong Group taps Howard, Blatche, Goorjian for Dubai. Is Brownlee next?". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  6. ^ "Strong Group falters vs. Al Riyadi in wild Dubai finals encounter". GMA News. January 29, 2024. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  7. ^ "Dave Ildefonso completes Strong Group-Pilipinas roster for Jones Cup". Tiebreaker Times. June 15, 2024. Retrieved July 2, 2024.
  8. ^ "Strong Group brings in Quiambao, Topex, Escandor, CSB trio for Dubai meet". Tiebreaker Times. January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  9. ^ Ulanday, John Bryan (January 18, 2024). "Strong Group puts loaded lineup to test vs UAE". The Philippine Star. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
  10. ^ Li, Matthew (January 24, 2023). "Kevin Quiambao replaces Kouame in Strong Group lineup". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
  11. ^ Agcaoili, Lance (January 29, 2023). "Shabazz Muhammad fuels Strong Group-PH to another win in Dubai". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 3, 2024.
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