After taking a leave of absence in the 2022 MPBL Regular Season, the Iloilo United Royals return in the 2023 edition of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). With a new sponsor in Cocolife, the team has enlisted both young and veteran players to stay competitive in the fledgling league founded by Manny Pacquiao.
The team will rely on veterans and former PBA players Marlon Basco and Philip Paredes to lead a young squad featuring CJ Catapusan, JR Ongteco, Tony Ynot, Justine Sanchez, Neil Tolentino and Franz Diaz.
Homegrown players Leo Guion, John Rey Sumido and Omar Larupay will also see action for Iloilo as the team aims to go deep into the playoffs. Can the Iloilo United Royals win it all this season? You can also check out the lineup of other teams in the following link 2023 MPBL Regular Season Teams Lineup.
ILOILO UNITED ROYALS LINEUP
2023 MPBL REGULAR SEASON
| Pos | Player | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Ryan Arambulo | ||
| F | CJ Catapusan | 6'3 |
| F | Joshua Flores | 6'4 |
| C | Cade Flores | 6'5 |
| F | Benson Joven | 6'4 |
| F | AJ Madrigal | 6'3 |
| C | Philip Paredes | 6'5 |
| G | Neil Tolentino | 6'1 |
| Lorenzo Navarro | ||
| F | Omar Larupay | 6'2 |
| C | JR Ongteco | 6'5 |
| F | Noah Korovesi | 6'5 |
| C | Jay Javelosa | 6'5 |
| Jhon Rey Sumido | ||
| G | Leo Guion | 5'10 |
| C | Marlon Basco | 6'6 |
| G | Tony Ynot | 5'11 |
| F | Justine Sanchez | 6'5 |
| G | Franz Diaz | 5'9 |
| G | Aldeo Lucero | 5'9 |
| Earl Murphy |
Head Coach: Manu Inigo
ILOILO UNITED ROYALS HISTORICAL LINEUP
| ILOILO UNITED ROYALS LINEUP 2019-2020 MPBL SEASON |
|---|
| Aaron Jeruta Samboy De Leon Rey Publico Al Francis Tamsi Donald Gumaru JR Parker Richard Escoto Jay Javelosa Jessiery Pedrosa Cedric De Joya Ryan Arambulo Rhagnee Sinco Paul Reguera John Mahari Gerry Abadiano Jason Li Andrei Pantin Leo Guion Jerson Prado Eric Rodriguez Aldrich Liwag Coach: Eric Gonzales |