GenSan Warriors

Alias
South Cotabato Warriors
Leagues Played
Philippines MPBL 108
Links
Wikipedia

Fixtures

Philippines MPBL 04/19 08:00 - South Cotabato Warriors vs Muntinlupa Cagers - View

Results

Philippines MPBL 04/10 08:00 - South Cotabato Warriors v Imus SV Squad W 105-65
Philippines MPBL 02/27 12:00 - Pampanga Giant Lanterns v GenSan Warriors L 93-75
Philippines MPBL 11/04 12:00 - GenSan Warriors v Batangas City W 61-55
Philippines MPBL 10/28 10:00 - Batangas City Embassy Chill v GenSan Warriors L 81-75
Philippines MPBL 10/24 12:00 - GenSan Warriors v Muntinlupa Cagers W 85-78
Philippines MPBL 10/17 12:00 - Muntinlupa Cagers v GenSan Warriors L 99-91
Philippines MPBL 10/10 10:00 - GenSan Warriors v Muntinlupa Cagers W 79-70
Philippines MPBL 09/28 10:00 - Batangas City Embassy Chill v GenSan Warriors L 75-58
Philippines MPBL 09/21 10:00 - Sarangani Marlins v GenSan Warriors W 37-67
Philippines MPBL 09/14 12:00 - GenSan Warriors v Bataan Risers W 99-65
Philippines MPBL 08/16 10:00 - Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards v GenSan Warriors L 97-93
Philippines MPBL 08/11 08:00 - GenSan Warriors v Manila Stars W 82-70

The South Cotabato Warriors, formerly known as the GenSan Warriors, are a Filipino professional basketball team based in the province of South Cotabato. The team currently competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as a member of the league's South Division. They are one of two teams based in the Soccsksargen region, the other team being the Sarangani Marlins. The team plays their home games at Lagao Gymnasium in General Santos.

The team's first incarnation began play in the Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) from 2005 to 2008 while also playing in the National Basketball Conference (NBC) from 2007 to 2008. The team played in Liga Pilipinas from 2008 to 2011 following the merger of the two former leagues.

In 2018, the team was revived as part of the MPBL's national expansion during the 2018–19 season, keeping the location identifier and moniker. In 2024, the team changed its location identifier from General Santos to South Cotabato, representing the entire province, not just the city.

History

First incarnation (2005–2011)

The team was founded in 2005 as the GenSan MP PacMan Warriors, originally as part of the Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) and later the National Basketball Conference (NBC) in 2007. General Santos then became part of Liga Pilipinas in 2008 following the merger of both leagues and renamed to the MP–GenSan Warriors. Liga Pilipinas ceased opeartions in 2011, ending the team's first incarnation.

Second incarnation (2018–present)

Logo of the GenSan Warriors used from 2022 until 2023.

The team was revived in 2018 as part of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League's national expansion in the 2018–19 season, becoming the league's first representative from the Soccsksargen region. Led by homegrown player Cris Masaglang, the team finished 4th in the South Division with 14–11 record. In the playoffs, the Warriors would be swept by the fifth-seeded Bacoor City Strikers in the First Round. General Santos then added Robby Celiz and John Raymundo into the roster for the 2019–20 MPBL season. Despite those additions and improving to 18–12, GenSan only finished seventh. Once again, the team was swept by second-seeded Bacoor City.

Both Celiz and Raymundo would depart from the team before the 2022 season, while also adding Nikko Panganiban. Panganiban would be declared an all-star as the Warriors once again improved, going 15–6 and finishing 4th in the South. The team would unfortunately suffer its third straight first-round exit after losing in three games to the Mark Yee-led Bacolod Bingo Plus. Panganiban would leave for San Juan, while the team added 2020 MVP John Wilson from the Pilipinas Super League's Davao Occidental Tigers. Alongside Wilson is Kyt Jimenez, coming off his rookie season with region rivals Sarangani. The 2023 season would be the team's most successful as it stands, finishing 21–7, improving their record yet again and breaking into the top three in its division for the first time. Wilson and Jimenez were both declared all-stars while Masaglang would win the Homegrown Player of the Year award. That season also saw the team's first-ever playoff series win, beating the Muntinlupa Cagers in three games in the First Round before losing to the Batangas City Embassy Chill in three during the Division Semifinals.

Heading into the 2024 season, the team will be without Jimenez, who was drafted and signed by the San Miguel Beermen in the PBA Season 48 draft. The Warriors also changed its location identifier to South Cotabato to represent the entire region.

The GenSan Warriors is a professional basketball team based in General Santos City, Philippines. The team was founded in 2018 and competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL), a semi-professional basketball league in the Philippines.

The team is known for its strong and aggressive playing style, with a focus on fast-paced offense and intense defense. The GenSan Warriors are led by head coach Ramon Pido, who has a wealth of experience in coaching basketball teams in the Philippines.

The team's roster is composed of talented and skilled players, including veterans and up-and-coming stars. Some of the notable players on the team include Mark Yee, a seasoned forward known for his rebounding and scoring abilities, and Pamboy Raymundo, a dynamic point guard who can create scoring opportunities for his teammates.

The GenSan Warriors have a loyal fan base in General Santos City and are known for their exciting and entertaining games. The team's home court is the Lagao Gymnasium, which can accommodate up to 5,000 spectators.

Overall, the GenSan Warriors are a formidable basketball team that is poised to make a mark in the MPBL and beyond. With their talented players and dedicated coaching staff, they are sure to provide fans with thrilling basketball action and memorable performances.