2012–13 GlobalPort Batang Pier season

The 2012–13 GlobalPort Batang Pier season was the franchise's first season in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The team took over the Powerade Tigers after its sale to Sultan 900 Capital. Although it did not qualify for the Philippine or Commissioner's Cups, it was a quarterfinalist for the Governors' Cup.

Key dates

• July 30: Coca Cola Bottlers Philippines, owner of the Powerade Tigers, sent a letter to the PBA Commissioner's office informing it that the franchise would be sold to Sultan 900 Capital (owned by businessman Mikee Romero) for PHP100 million, with an additional PHP10 million franchise-application fee to the PBA. Under league rules, the sale required approval by two-thirds of the PBA board of governors.^[1][2][3] The board unanimously approved the purchase at a special board meeting August 17, and the team's name changed to GlobalPort Batang Pier.^[4][5]
• August 17: After the sale's approval, coach Bo Perasol asked to be released from his contract^[6] and Glenn Capacio was appointed interim coach.^[7]
• August 19: The 2012 PBA Draft took place at Robinson's Midtown Mall in Manila.
• January 3: Junel Baculi was appointed head coach, with Glenn Capacio assistant coach.^[8]

Draft picks

Round	Pick	Player	Position	Nationality	College
1	9	Vic Manuel	F	Philippines	PSBA
1	10	Jason Deutchman	F/C	United States	San Diego State
2	4	A. J. Mandani	G	Canada	Missouri S&T
3	6	Mark Acosta	F/C	Philippines	Mapúa
4	3	Jan Colina	F	Philippines	Adamson
5	1	V. J. Serios	F	Philippines	State

Roster

GlobalPort Batang Pier roster
Players	Coaches
Pos. # POB Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY–MM–DD) From 1.5 !G 0 CAN ! Mandani, AJ (R) 7000180340000000000♠5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Missouri S&T 1.0 !PG 3 USA ! Mercado, Solomon 7000182880000000000♠6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Biola University 1.0 !PG 4 PHI ! Lingganay, Rudy 7000177800000000000♠5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 170 lb (77 kg) UE 5.5 !F/C 5 PHI ! Salvador, Jondan 7000193040000000000♠6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 210 lb (95 kg) CSB 4.0 !F 7 PHI ! Alonzo, Chad 7000193040000000000♠6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 209 lb (95 kg) Adamson 1.5 !G 11 PHI ! Miller, Willie 7000180340000000000♠5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Letran 2.5 !G/F 12 PHI ! Hayes, Marvin (R) 7000187960000000000♠6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) JRU 2.5 !G/F 14 PHI ! Yee, Mark 7000190500000000000♠6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 170 lb (77 kg) SSC-R Cavite 4.5 !PF 15 PHI ! Faundo, Bryan 7000193040000000000♠6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Letran 4.0 !F 16 PHI ! Belencion, Jaypee (R) 7000187960000000000♠6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 176 lb (80 kg) Letran 4.0 !F 18 PHI ! Washington, Jay 7000200659999999999♠6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Eckerd 2.0 !SG 20 PHI ! David, Gary 7000187960000000000♠6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Lyceum 1.5 !G 21 PHI ! Buensuceso, JR (R) 7000175260000000000♠5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 165 lb (75 kg) BYU-Hawaii 5.5 !F/C 23 PHI ! Nabong, Kelly (R) 7000200659999999999♠6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 220 lb (100 kg) Santa Rosa JC 6.0 !C 26 KUW ! Taha, Yousef 7000203200000000000♠6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 220 lb (100 kg) North Lake College 6.0 !C 43 USA ! Crisano, Alex 7000200659999999999♠6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 240 lb (109 kg) Brooklyn College	Head coach Junel Baculi (Mapúa) Assistant coach(es) Glenn Capacio (FEU) Johnedel Cardel (De La Salle) Ricky Dandan (UP Diliman) Rommel Adducul (SSC-R) Louie Gonzales Team manager Benedict Manalo Legend (C) Team captain (I) Import (DP) Unsigned draft pick (FA) Free agent (IN) Inactive (S) Suspended (R) Rookie Injured

Philippine Cup

Eliminations

Standings

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Game log

Commissioner's Cup

Eliminations

Standings

 y  – clinched quarterfinals with twice-to-beat advantage,  x  – clinched outright quarterfinals,  w  – clinched quarterfinals with twice-to-win disadvantage,  e  – eliminated

Game log

Governors' Cup

Eliminations

Standings

 y  – clinched quarterfinals with twice-to-beat advantage,  w  – clinched quarterfinals with twice-to-win disadvantage,  e  – eliminated

2013 PBA Governors' Cup
Team	W	L	PCT	GB	Tie	PO
y- Petron Blaze Boosters	8	1	.889	—
y- San Mig Coffee Mixers	6	3	.667	2
y- Meralco Bolts	5	4	.556	3	1.079
y- Rain or Shine Elasto Painters	5	4	.556	3	0.927
w- GlobalPort Batang Pier	4	5	.444	4	1.010
w- Barako Bull Energy Cola	4	5	.444	4	0.995
w- Alaska Aces	4	5	.444	4	0.994
w- Barangay Ginebra San Miguel	3	6	.333	5	0.995
e- Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters	3	6	.333	5	1.049
e- Air21 Express	3	6	.333	5	0.957

Transactions

Trades

Pre-season

Commissioner's Cup

Governors' Cup

Recruited imports

References