Titan Ultra Giant Risers

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The Titan Ultra Giant Risers are a professional basketball team owned by Pureblends Corporation. The team competes in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), after the company acquired the former NorthPort Batang Pier franchise in October 2025. The team is named after Titan Ultra, a male dietary supplement.

Founded2025
HistoryTitan Ultra Giant Risers (2025–present)
Team colorsBlack, gold, red, white
       
CompanyPureblends Corporation
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Titan Ultra Giant Risers
2025–26 Titan Ultra Giant Risers season
Titan Ultra Giant Risers logo
Founded2025
HistoryTitan Ultra Giant Risers (2025–present)
Team colorsBlack, gold, red, white
       
CompanyPureblends Corporation
Board governorBryann Calantoc
Emilio Tiu (alternate)
Team managerJessica Arsolon
Head coachRensy Bajar
Team captainJoshua Munzon
OwnershipBryann Calantoc
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History

Formation

On September 3, 2025, Pureblends Corporation bought the NorthPort Batang Pier, a franchise owned by Sultan 900 Capital, for ₱90 million.[1] Pureblends Corporation had previously backed teams in the regional Pilipinas Super League as well as in the Vietnam Basketball Association with the Ho Chi Minh City Wings. It is also the title sponsor of Mendiola F.C. in the Philippines Football League.[2] As the acquisition still required approval from the PBA board,[3][4] the team entered a transition period.

NorthPort still took part in the PBA season 50 draft on September 7, selecting Chris Koon and CJ Austria during the first two rounds of the draft.[5] On September 20, Johnedel Cardel, who previously served as head coach of the Terrafirma Dyip, stepped in as the team's new head coach, replacing Bonnie Tan.[6][7] The team also acquired free agents Von Pessumal and Aljun Melecio. Notably, Pureblends president Bryann Calantoc was present for Melecio's signing.[8][9]

On September 25, PBA commissioner Willie Marcial announced that the acquisition was "almost a done deal" and that it could be completed by September 29.[10][11] On September 30, the franchise sale of NorthPort was reportedly already approved.[12][13]

On October 1, 2025, the acquisition was formally announced at a press conference with the name unveiled as the Titan Ultra Giant Risers.[14][15][16] Pureblends took advantage of its entry in the middle of the PBA's 50th season to market a new product, Titan Ultra despite initial hesitations due to the nature of the supplementary pill brand.[17][18]

Team image

The Titan Ultra Giant Risers are named after Pureblends Corporation's men's dietary supplement which is believed to have ingredients which promote sexual function.[17][18]

Current roster

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Titan Ultra Giant Risers roster
Players Coaches
Pos.#POBNameHeightWeightDOB (YYYY–MM–DD)From
G 3 Philippines Fran Yu 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 154 lb (70 kg) 1998–06–16 Letran
G 4 Philippines Bryan Sajonia (R) 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) 2000–07–04 San Beda
F 5 Philippines Ato Ular 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 196 lb (89 kg) 1995–05–04 Letran
G 7 Philippines Jerrick Balanza 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1996–09–06 Letran
F/C 9 Philippines Paolo Javillonar 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 2000–05–13 Letran
F/C 10 Philippines Damie Cuntapay 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 1998–10–22 San Beda
G 11 Philippines Aljun Melecio (IN) 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 1998–07–25 De La Salle
G 12 Philippines Roi Sumang 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 1990–12–12 UE
G 13 Philippines John Amores 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 178 lb (81 kg) 1999–06–13 José Rizal
F/C 18 Philippines Jeo Ambohot 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 193 lb (88 kg) 1996–11–18 Letran
G/F 19 Philippines Von Pessumal 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1993–02–12 Ateneo
F 21 Philippines Aris Dionisio 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 1995–07–21 St. Clare
F 22 Australia Cade Flores Injured 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 214 lb (97 kg) 1998–09–29 Arellano
C 23 Philippines Mark Omega (R) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 2000–08–26 Letran
G/F 24 United States Joshua Munzon 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) 1995–01–15 Cal State LA
G 26 Philippines Axel Iñigo (R) 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 1994–04–22 Far Eastern
F 27 Philippines King Caralipio 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 176 lb (80 kg) 1997–12–04 Letran
F 28 Philippines Mark Sangco (R / IN) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 1999–10–02 St. Benilde
F/C 32 United States Tirrell Brown (GI) 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 235 lb (107 kg) 1993–10–11 Ouachita Baptist
C – Philippines Mario Barasi (R / IN) 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 2000–08–09 Adamson
G – Philippines James Martinez (IN) 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 1987–01–31 UE
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • Philippines Jerson Cabiltes (1st assistant)
  • Philippines June Dizon
  • Philippines Maverick Chua
  • Philippines Mike Fermin
  • Philippines Raymond Valenzona
  • Philippines Bonnie Tan (consultant)
Team manager
  • Philippines Jessica Arsolon


Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (CI) Commissioner's Cup Import
  • (GI) Governors' Cup Import
  • (EI) EASL Import
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (IN) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • (R) Rookie
  • Injured Injured

Roster

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Season-by-season records

List of the last five conferences completed by the Titan Ultra franchise. For the full-season history, see List of Titan Ultra Giant Risers seasons.

Note: GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, W–L% = Winning percentage

SeasonConferenceGPWLW–L%FinishPlayoffs
2025–26 Philippine 1147.3649th Did not qualify
Commissioner's 12210.16712th Did not qualify
An asterisk (*) indicates one-game playoff; two asterisks (**) indicates team with twice-to-beat advantage

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