MANILA — A different Basilan Steel team will show up in the upcoming Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) season.
The Steel formally introduced their new look in a press conference at the Vagabonds Restaurant in Quezon City on Wednesday.
Former Philippine Basketball Association star Jonathan Uyloan headlines Basilan's new signings.
Joining him are MPBL stars Mark Bringas, Jay Collado, Hesed Gabo, Bobby Balucanag, Shaq Alanes, Jett Vidal, Michole Sorela, Ar Raouf Julkipli, and Cris Dumapig.
Further bolstering the roster are collegiate stars Allyn Bulanadi, Irven Palencia, Junjie Hallare, Darin Lunor, Harold Ng, Mark Trinidad, and Philip Manalang.
Holdovers Dennis Daa and Jhaps Bautista will lead the squad that will be coached by Jerson Cabiltes.
Basilan will open its campaign right on opening night on June 12 against newcomer Bicol. (PNA)
