Bacolod Masters

Alias
Bacolod City of Smiles
Leagues Played
Philippines MPBL 74
Links
Wikipedia

Results

Philippines MPBL 04/23 10:56 - Bacolod City of Smiles v Davao Occidental Tigers W 27-20
Philippines MPBL 04/17 08:00 - Bacolod City of Smiles v Sarangani Marlins W 84-81
Philippines MPBL 04/12 10:00 - Bataan Risers v Bacolod City of Smiles L 86-74
Philippines MPBL 04/09 08:00 - Bacolod City of Smiles v Iloilo United Royals L 67-85
Philippines MPBL 09/23 08:00 - Paranaque Patriots v Bacolod City of Smiles W 71-77
Philippines MPBL 08/24 10:00 - Batang Kankaloo v Bacolod City of Smiles L 67-62
Philippines MPBL 08/07 10:00 - Bacoor City Strikers v Bacolod City of Smiles L 91-86
Philippines MPBL 08/01 08:00 - Bacolod City of Smiles v Batangas City Embassy Chill L 74-105
Philippines MPBL 07/25 10:00 - Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc. v Bacolod City of Smiles W 98-102
Philippines MPBL 07/19 10:00 - Sarangani Marlins v Bacolod City of Smiles W 91-95
Philippines MPBL 07/13 08:00 - Bacolod City of Smiles v Negros Muscovados L 88-102
Philippines MPBL 07/07 08:00 - Quezon City Gaz N Go v Bacolod City of Smiles W 75-91

The Bacolod City of Smiles, alternatively known as the Bacolod Maskaras, is a Filipino professional basketball team based in Bacolod. The team competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as a member of the league's South Division. They are one of three teams based in Western Visayas. The team plays their home games at La Salle Coliseum, which they share with their Negros island rivals, the Negros Muscovados.

The team was founded as the Bacolod Master Sardines when it began play in the 2019–20 season.

History

Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League

The Bacolod Master Sardines joined the MPBL as an expansion team for the 2019–20 season, becoming one of the first two teams from Western Visayas alongside fellow expansion side Iloilo United Royals. In its inaugural season, Bacolod finished 11–19, 11th in the South Division.

In the 2021 MPBL Invitational, the team entered as the All-Star Bacolod Ballers and was drawn into Group A alongside future expansion team Negros Muscovados. In the group stage, the All-Star Ballers finished 3–2, finishing third in the group, failing to make the playoffs.

In the 2022 season, reigning Finals MVP Mark Yee joined Bacolod. Yee helped bring the team to its first playoff appearance, finished 5th in the South Division with a 14–7 record. Yee went on to win Defensive Player of the Year honors. The team beat fourth-seeded GenSan in the First Round, and forced a Game 3 against first-seeded Zamboanga in the Division Semifinals but ended up losing that game. Before the 2023 season, some of its players, including Yee and Jhan Nermal left the team to join the Bacoor City Strikers. Bacolod dropped to 9th, one game behind 8th-seeded Iloilo to once again miss the playoffs with an 11–17 record.

In 2024, nine-time PBA champion Alex Cabagnot joined as head coach of the team.

FilBasket

The team was invited to FilBasket for its 2022 Summer Championship before beginning its 2022 MPBL campaign. Bacolod finished third in the elimination round with seven wins and made the semifinals before losing to the Nueva Ecija Capitals in two games.

The Bacolod Masters is a professional basketball team based in Bacolod City, Philippines. The team was founded in 2018 and competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL), a semi-professional basketball league in the Philippines.

The Bacolod Masters is composed of talented and skilled players who are passionate about the game of basketball. The team is known for its fast-paced and aggressive style of play, which is a reflection of the city's vibrant and energetic culture.

The Bacolod Masters is led by its head coach, Vic Ycasiano, who has a wealth of experience in coaching basketball teams in the Philippines. Under his leadership, the team has developed a strong work ethic and a winning mentality, which has helped them achieve success in the MPBL.

The Bacolod Masters is supported by a loyal fan base, who are known for their enthusiasm and passion for the team. The team's home games are played at the Bacolod City Arena, which is a state-of-the-art facility that can accommodate thousands of fans.

Overall, the Bacolod Masters is a team that embodies the spirit of Bacolod City - a city that is known for its love of basketball, its vibrant culture, and its strong sense of community.