The San Miguel Beermen was a professional basketball team that played in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) from 2012 to 2013. The team was from the Philippines and owned by San Miguel Corporation (SMC). This franchise was separate and distinct from the original Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) franchise which played as the "Petron Blaze Boosters" when this team was active. The Beermen played most of their home games at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig but also played some of their games in the Olivarez College Gym, Ynares Center, and PhilSports Arena.
History
In July 2011, SMC announced its participation in the ASEAN Basketball League (ABL) beginning in the 2012 ABL season,[1] as the San Miguel Beermen - a franchise distinct from its PBA franchise.
In June 2013, the Beermen won its first ABL title in the 2013 ABL playoffs, defeating the Indonesia Warriors.[2] The team disbanded shortly after without any formal announcement.[3][4]
On January 31, 2018, SMC returned to the ABL as name sponsor of Alab Pilipinas.[5]
Final roster
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Coaches
- Bobby Parks (2012)
- Leo Austria (2013)
Notable players
Junjun Cabatu- Leo Avenido
- Chris Banchero
- June Mar Fajardo
- Asi Taulava
- Eric Menk
- John Ferriols
- Christian Luanzon
- Kelvin dela Peña
Brian Williams- Gabe Freeman
- Froilan Baguion
- Matt Rogers
- Jeric Fortuna
- Justin Williams
- Richard Jeter
- Jarrid Famous
- Duke Crews
- Nick Fazekas
- Roger Yap
- Benedict Fernandez
- Val Acuna
- Axel Doruelo
- Michael Burtscher
- R.J. Rizada
- JR Cawaling
- Paolo Hubalde
Retired numbers
The retired numbers of the San Miguel Beermen hanging in the rafters of the Ynares Sports Arena belong to those who played for the original San Miguel Beermen team in the Philippine Basketball Association, not the ABL team.
| San Miguel Beermen retired numbers | |||
| N° | Player | Position | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Allan Caidic | F | 1993-1998 [a] |
| 9 | Samboy Lim | F | 1987-1997 |
| 12 | Yves Dignadice | F | 1987-1997 |
| 14 | Hector Calma | G | 1986-1994 |
| 17 | Olsen Racela | G | 1997–2011 [b] |
| 19 | Ramon Fernandez | C | 1988-1995 [b] |
- a – retired during the 2000 PBA season after announcing Caidic's retirement. Jersey number retired together with Barangay Ginebra San Miguel[6]
- b – retired during the 2010-11 PBA season
- c – retired during the 1995 PBA season
See also
- San Miguel Beermen (PBA team)
References
- ^ "New Team to Join Season 3 of AirAsia ASEAN Basketball League". ASEAN Basketball League. July 6, 2011. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- ^ "AirAsia 2013 ABL Finals Game 3: San Miguel Beermen Crowned 2013 ABL Champions". ASEAN Basketball League. June 12, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- ^ "Major setback for ABL as champions San Miguel Beermen on the way out". Spin.ph. September 7, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- ^ "ABL season left hanging as league looks for new Philippine team with impending SMB exit". Spin.ph. December 7, 2013. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
- ^ "San Miguel makes ABL return by replacing Tanduay as new partner of Alab Pilipinas".
- ^ San Miguel, Gins to retire Caidic's jersey, Nelson Beltran, The Philippine Star, February 13, 2000
