Magnolia Purewater Wizards
Basketball team in Philippines
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The Magnolia Purewater Wizards was the final name of a basketball franchise owned by San Miguel Corporation (SMC) that played in the Philippine Basketball League from 1983 to 2009. It played under various brand names owned by SMC - Lagerlite (1985), Magnolia Ice Cream (1983–1984, 1986–1992, 2004–2007), Instafood (1993–1994), Magnolia Cheezee Spread (1995–1996), Wilkins (1998), Viva (2004), Magnolia Beverage (2007), San Mig Coffee (2007–2008) and Magnolia PureWater (2008–2009).
LeaguesPhilippine Basketball League
Founded1983
HistoryLagerlite Beermen
1985
Magnolia Ice Cream
1983-1984, 1986-1992
Instafood Meal Masters
1993-1994
Magnolia Cheezee Spread
1995-1996
Wilkins Distilled Drinking Water
1998
Viva Mineral Water
2004
FEU-Magnolia Ice Cream Wizards
2004-2006
Magnolia Ice Cream Spinners
2006-2007
San Miguel-Magnolia Beverage Masters
2007
San Mig Coffee Kings
2007-2008
Magnolia Purewater Wizards
2008-2009
1985
Magnolia Ice Cream
1983-1984, 1986-1992
Instafood Meal Masters
1993-1994
Magnolia Cheezee Spread
1995-1996
Wilkins Distilled Drinking Water
1998
Viva Mineral Water
2004
FEU-Magnolia Ice Cream Wizards
2004-2006
Magnolia Ice Cream Spinners
2006-2007
San Miguel-Magnolia Beverage Masters
2007
San Mig Coffee Kings
2007-2008
Magnolia Purewater Wizards
2008-2009
LocationPhilippines
| Magnolia Purewater Wizards | |||
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| Leagues | Philippine Basketball League | ||
| Founded | 1983 | ||
| History | Lagerlite Beermen 1985 Magnolia Ice Cream 1983-1984, 1986-1992 Instafood Meal Masters 1993-1994 Magnolia Cheezee Spread 1995-1996 Wilkins Distilled Drinking Water 1998 Viva Mineral Water 2004 FEU-Magnolia Ice Cream Wizards 2004-2006 Magnolia Ice Cream Spinners 2006-2007 San Miguel-Magnolia Beverage Masters 2007 San Mig Coffee Kings 2007-2008 Magnolia Purewater Wizards 2008-2009 | ||
| Location | Philippines | ||
| Team colors | Blue, White | ||
| Head coach | Enrico Banal | ||
| Championships | PBL (9): *1986 Founder's Cup *1987 Maharlika Cup *1988 Freedom Cup *1989 Invitational Cup *1989 Maharlika Cup *1990 Maharlika Cup *1994 Invitational Cup *2004 Unity Cup *2005-2006 Heroes Cup | ||
| Website | PBL website | ||
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Current roster
| Magnolia Purewater Wizards | ||||
Head coach: Enrico Banal ( ) | ||||
| G | 0 | |
John Paul Alcaraz | Letran |
| G | 1 | |
Leo Losentes | St. Francis of Assisi |
| G | 3 |  |
Edwin Torres | |
| F | 6 | |
Al Magpayo | St. Benilde |
| SF | 7 | |
Mark Balneg | Letran |
| F | 10 | |
Eder John Saldua | FEU |
| G | 11 | |
Liztian Amparado | PCU |
| F | 12 | |
Marvin Hayes | JRU |
| C | 13 | |
Ford Arao | Ateneo |
| F | 14 | |
Khasim Mirza | UST |
| F | 15 | |
Neil Pascual | Mapua |
| C | 17 | |
Chester Taylor | UST |
| PG | 18 | |
Marcy Arellano | UE |
| F | 23 | |
Ogie Menor | San Beda |
| F | 24 | |
Mel Gile | UST |
| F | 25 | |
Neil Raneses | Visayas |
| F | 33 | |
Dylan Ababou | UST |
| (C) - Captain, (I) - Import | Magnolia Purewater Wizards | |||
Other people
- Assistant coaches: Chito Victolero , Beaujing Acot, Joel Anthony Co, Manny Capales, Rey Evangelista
- Utilities: Terry Sanchez, Manuel Vilbar, Ruel Lopes, Abraham Lagare
- Physical Therapist: Benjamin Palarca
- Team manager: Peter Martin
- Governor Representative: Joaquin Loyzaga
Notable coaches
- Derrick Pumaren (1983–1990)
- Franz Pumaren (1991–1992)
- Francis Rodriguez (1993–1994)
- Jong Uichico (1994–1996)
- Arlene Rodriguez (1998)
- Koy Banal (2004–2009)
External links
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