The Clarin Sto. Niño is a professional basketball team representing the Municipality of Clarin, Misamis Occidental in the inaugural Mindanao Leg of the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup which is tentatively slated to open on 25 May 2021 in Dipolog City. The Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup is a new professional regional basketball league which mainly caters to teams based in the Visayas and Mindanao.
The Visayas Leg of the VisMin Super Cup is currently being played in a bubble inside Alcantara, Cebu with Six (6) teams competing in a double round-robin format. The Mindanao Leg will also be played in a bubble-type setup and double round-robin. The champions of the Mindanao and Visayas legs will face off in a match to determine the grand champion.
CLARIN STO. NIÑO LINEUP
Mindanao Leg (2021)
| Name | Hometown | Height |
|---|---|---|
| John Wilson | Rizal | 6'2 |
| Pamboy Raymundo | Manila | 5'10 |
| Carlo Lastimosa | Cagayan De Oro | 6'0 |
| Marvin Hayes | Quezon City | 6'2 |
| Joseph Eriobu | Hong Kong | 6'4 |
| Monching Talisayon | ||
| Jayvee Marcelino | Olongapo | 5'9 |
| Jaie Berdan | ||
| Jay-ar Pagente | ||
| Kris Lucernas | ||
| Jay-r Jalem | ||
| MJ Casanova | ||
| Rey De Mesa | 6'3 | |
| VJ Santos | 5'7 | |
| Chris Santos | ||
| Brent Palattao | ||
| Vergian Pagcaliwangan | ||
| King Fuentes | ||
| Allan Mangahas | 5'11 | |
| Alvin Baettong |
Head Coach:
Miguel Borilla Jr.
Coaching Staff
Donald Ronquillo
Ian Dungca
Aldo Panlilio
The team is a mixture of ex-professional players and homegrown players. Leading the team are ex-pros John Wilson, Pamboy Raymundo, Carlo Lastimosa, and Marvin Hayes who had experienced in bigger leagues such as the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), ASEAN Basketball League (ABL), and the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).
John Wilson led the San Juan Knights into the MPBL National Finals as he brought home the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. He averaged 19.3 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.4 steals in 41 games that he played in the Lakan Season of the MPBL. The San Juan Knights, however, failed to defend its championship trophy against the Davao Occidental Tigers.
Meanwhile, Pamboy Raymundo recently played for the General Santos Warriors, also in the MPBL. While his team reached the playoffs round, they were eliminated by the Bacoor Strikers.
Other players from the MPBL are Carlo Lastimosa and Marvin Hayes who both represented the Manila Stars. Just like Pamboy Raymundo, Marvin Hayes and Carlo Lastimosa did not have much success in the playoffs round as the Manila Stars were sent home by the Makati Supercrunch squad in the second round of the Playoffs.
Other ex-pros who will backstop the team is Jayvee Marcelino and Joseph Eriobu. Jayvee Marcelino recently became a free agent in the PBA. On the other hand, Joseph Eriobu played in the ABL and had stint in the PBA.
The ex-pros will be supported by Jay-ar Pagente, Jaie Berdan, Jay-r Jalem, MJ Casanova, Rey De Mesa, VJ Santos, Chris Santos, and Brent Palattao. Leading the team as head coach is Miguel Borilla Jr who will be complemented by assistant coaches Donald Ronquillo, Ian Dungca, and Aldo Panlilio.
PLAYER PROFILES
John Marion Wilson
Height: 6'1
Born: 1987
Position: Guard
College: Jose Rizal University (JRU)
Hometown: Binangonan, Rizal
Playing History
MPBL
PBA
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Carlo Lastimosa
Height: 6'0
Born: 1990
Position: Guard
College: Benilde
Hometown:
Playing History
MPBL
PBA
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Reynaldo De Mesa Jr.
Height: 6'3
Born: 1992
Position: Forward
College: St. Clare College
Hometown: Caloocan
Playing History
MPBL
Metro League
CBA Pilipinas
PBA D-League
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VJ Santos
Height: 5'7
Born: 1996
Position: Guard
College: LPU
Hometown: Bulacan
Playing History
MPBL
QCCAA 5