The Bataan Risers are ready once again to conquer the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) as they aim to secure Bataan's first ever title. Returning for another season with the team are mainstays Arvie Bringas, James Castro, Jethro Sombero, Reginald Bilugan, Kris Torrado, Jhong Bondoc and Jamil Gabawan.
The Risers added prolific scorer Yves Sazon who, at one point, was the MPBL's leading scorer. Also new to the team are forward Ric Gallardo, Guards Robbi Darang, Jasper Longalong, Julius Garcia and Jeffrey Santos.
Check out below the roster of the Bataan Risers in the 2023 MPBL Regular season. You can also check out the lineup of other teams in the following link 2023 MPBL Regular Season Teams Lineup.
BATAAN RISERS LINEUP
2023 MPBL REGULAR SEASON
| Pos | Player | Height |
|---|---|---|
| G | Ronnel Jay Lastimosa | 6'1 |
| F | Jethro Sombrero | 6'3 |
| G | Joshua Santos | |
| F | Reginald Bilugan | 6'1 |
| F | Robbi Darang | 5'9 |
| F | Dante Paguio Jr. | 6'2 |
| G | James Darwin Castro | 5'11 |
| G | Julius Garcia | 6'2 |
| C | Arvie Bringas | 6'5 |
| F | Jhong Bondoc | 6'2 |
| G | Kristoffer Torrado | 5'7 |
| G | Jasper Longalong | 6'1 |
| G | Yves Sazon | 6'1 |
| G | Jeffrey Santos | 6'0 |
| F | Jamil Gabawan | 6'3 |
| F | Ric Gallardo | 6'4 |
Head Coach: Ricky Dandan
The Bataan Risers will parade several homegrown players this coming season. These include James Castro is from Morong, Arvie Bringas from Orani, Jamil Gabawan and Jasper Longalong from Balanga, Jhong Bondoc from Dinalupihan, Yves Sazon from Hermosa, Ric Gallardo from Mariveles, Reginald Bilugan and Julius Garcia from Limay, Dante Paguio Jr from Orani and Joshua Santos from Abucay.
The assistant coaches of Bataan Risers for the 2023 MPBL Regular Season are Mark Dandan, Frederick Francisco, Alex Calueng, John Flores, Mico Dandan and Jermaine Deguit.
BATAAN RISERS HISTORICAL LINEUP
| BATAAN RISERS 2022 Regular Season |
|---|
| Ron Lastimosa Jethro Sombero Reginald Bilugan Gio Espuelas Dante Paguio Jr James Castro Jayar David Arvie Bringas Jhong Bondoc Kris Torrado Marvin Molines Gerald Oli Monte Coach: Ricky Dandan |
| BATAAN RISERS 2019 LAKAN CUP |
|---|
| Sean Manganti Mar Villahermosa Gio Espuelas Enrico Llanto Anton Asistio Jonas Villanueva Vince Tolentino Bernie Bregondo Byron Villarias Leo Najorda Alfonso Gotladera Alfred Batino Alvin Pasaol Jai Reyes Leonard Santillan Chito Jaime James Castro Jomari Presbitero Ric Gallardo Coach: Jong Uichico |
| BATAAN RISERS 2018 DATU CUP |
|---|
| Byron Villarias Robby Celiz Alejandro Inigo Gary David Pamboy Raymundo Christian Capili Francis Ebidag Gio Espuelas Arvin Vitug Jeepy Faundo Barkley Ebona John Grospe Mark Pangilinan Gab Dagangon Al Carlos Jayjay Alejandro Ryan Batino Vince Tolentino Michael Calisaan Berne Bregondo Coach: Jojo Lastimosa |