Mandaluyong El Tigre

League	MPBL
Founded	2018
History	Mandaluyong El Tigre (2018–2019)
Arena	José Rizal University
Location	Mandaluyong
Team colors
Main sponsor	Dataland
Head coach	Arlene Rodriguez

The Mandaluyong El Tigre was a Filipino professional basketball team based in Mandaluyong.^[1] The team last competed in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) and played their home games at José Rizal University.

The team was founded for the 2018–19 season. The name was chosen as a nod to Mandaluyong's moniker being the "Tiger City". That season would go on to be the team's only season to ddate.

History

Mandaluyong joined the MPBL for the 2018–19 season as part of the league's major expansion. The Mandaluyong franchise was noted for acquiring Bobby Ray Parks Jr., who was coming off stints in the NBA Developmental League and ASEAN Basketball League.^[2] In their only season, they finished with a record of 8-17, third-worst in the North Division. The team would depart right after, making them the first team to depart from the MPBL.

To date, the Mandaluyong franchise are the shortest-lived team in league history. The city's long absence from the MPBL lasted until 2023, when the Mandaluyong Junior Microsmith joined the Junior MPBL.

Final roster

2018–19 Mandaluyong El Tigre roster

Players

Coaches

Pos.	#	Name	Height	Weight	DOB	From
	0	Vidal, John Arthur			1994–10–24
	2	Lim, Xian	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)		1989–07–09	UE
F	3	Abrigo, Gian Lloyd (HG)			1990–08–03
	5	Quiro, Jopet (HG)			1991–01–15
	6	Gatchalian, Timoteo (HG)			1983–03–03	De La Salle
	7	Vista, Kirk Jan (HG)			1996–06–15
F/C	9	Rivero, Prince	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)		1995–02–19	De La Salle
F/C	11	Franco, Bernzon (EP)	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)			Philippine Christian
	12	Bonsubre Jr., Antonio			1993–10–26	San Beda
	13	Boholano, Jonathan (HG)			1996–12–19	RTU
F	15	Javillonar, Jeff (EP)	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)		1993–01–01	National-U
	18	Caulilan, John Paul			1996–09–18
G	23	Nimes, Josan (EP)	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)	175 lb (79 kg)	1991–05–11	Mapúa
	24	Torres, Axel			1993–08–17	De La Salle
G	27	Torres, Thomas	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)		1994–10–27	De La Salle
	30	Cunanan, Jojo			1984–06–14
	33	Santiago, Rogie			1990–06–23
C	63	Alabanza, JR (EP)				UE

Head coach

Arlene Rodriguez

Assistant coach(es)

Mac Cuan

Team manager

TBA

Legend

(HG) Homegrown
(FF) Filipino-foreigner
(SGL) Special Guest Licensee
Injured

Head coaches

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Mandaluyong El Tigre head coaches
2018–present
#	Name	Start	End	Regular Season				Playoffs				Best Finish	Achievements
#	Name	Start	End	GC	W	L	Win%	GC	W	L	Win%	Best Finish	Achievements
1	Mac Cuan	2018	present	0	0	0	–	0	0	0	–

Notable players

Mandaluyong El Tigre notable players
Player	Position	Tenure	Awards	All-Star
Gian Abrigo		2018–2019	—	1 (2019)

Season-by-season records

Records as of the 2018–19 MPBL season:

Season	Regular season					Playoffs
Season	Division	Finish	W	L	PCT	Stage	Results
Mandaluyong El Tigre
2018–19 Datu Cup	North	11th	8	17	.320	Did not qualify
All-time regular season record			8	17	.320	0 playoff appearances
All-time playoff record			0	0	–	0 Finals appearances
All-time overall record			8	17	.320	0 championships