Sunday, 24 March 2024

MPBL 2024 Season: Manila Stars Lineup, Roster and Players

 MPBL 2024 Season: Manila Stars Lineup, Roster and Players

The Manila Stars is now backed by Strong Group Athletics (SGA), the same group that tapped Dwight Howard to represent the Philippines in a pocket tournament in Dubai. With a formidable backer, the Manila Stars wasted no time in signing up talents who can bring the Manila franchise to relevance.

Notably, the Manila Stars signed ex-PBA players Carl Bryan Cruz and Rabeh Al-Husaini who were left out by their teams in the PBA. They will have a new lease on their career as they will lead a mix of young and experience players.

Backstopping Carl Bryan Cruz and Rabeh Al-Husaini are young guns DJ Mitchell, Renzo Navarro, James Tempra, Shawn Umali, Francis Escandor, Dash Cuya, Paul Manalang, Didat Hanapi, Ira Bataller and Jio Gonzaga. The team also availed the services of veterans Jan Jamon and Paolo Javelona.  You can check out the lineup of other teams in the following link 2024 MPBL Season Teams and Lineup.

MANILA STARS 
MPBL 2024 REGULAR SEASON LINEUP

PosPlayerHeight
FCarl Bryan Cruz6'4
CRabeh Al-Hussaini6'7
GRenzo Navarro5'9
FJames Tempra6'4
CShawn Umali6'3
GDash Cuya5'10
FJio Gonzaga6'4
FFrancis Escandor6'3
GRaphael Flores5'11
GPaul Manalang5'10
GPaolo Javelona6'0
FIra Bataller6'4
GDidat Hanapi6'2
FJan Jamon6'3
CGreg Slaughter*7'0
CJames Sena*6'5
FJorey Napoles*6'5
GMike Tolomia*6'1
GDJ Mitchell6'0

Head Coach: Gabby Severino

The Manila Stars revamped not only its players, but also its coaching staff. Gabby Severino is now the head coach of the Stars for the 2024 MPBL Season. He will be assisted by coach Ricky Dandan who previously coached the Bataan Risers.

To prepare for a possible push deep into the playoffs, the Manila Stars listed notable names in its reserves list. This includes 7'0 Greg Slaughter whose contract in the B.League is about to expire. Also on the reserves list are Jorey Napoles, Mike Tolomia and James Sena.


MANILA STARS HISTORICAL LINEUP

MANILA STARS LINEUP
2023 MPBL Regular Season
Mark Anthony Acosta
Marcy Arellano
Jonathan Ballon
Regie Boy Basibas
Clark Bautista
Andrian Celada
Carlo Miguel Dava
Guilmer Dela Torre
Rey Christian Domingo
Marlon Espiritu
Gio Espuelas
Kent Lao
Charles Lazarte
Julius Manalo
Jason Vincent Mancao
Kyle Neypes
Archie Salo
Dan Sara
Lars Sunga
Sancho Vitug
Mark Yu

Coach: Tylon Dar Juan


MANILA STARS LINEUP
2022 MPBL Regular Season
Joseph Yeo
Dan Sara
Jens Knuttel
Aaron Aban
Julius Manalo
Milan Vargas
Jay Yutuc
Ira Bataller
Joaquin Mariano
Julius San Juan
Japs Pinat
Kobe Monje
John Emel Rowe
Louie Lao
John Obiedo
Roman Cuya
Arthur Navasero
Ezer Lim
Brian Vincent Go
Andre Charles Marquez
Sonson Atienza

Coach: Maximino Dayandante Jr.