2008–09 Barako Bull Energy Boosters season

2008–09 Barako Bull Energy Boosters season
Head coachYeng Guiao
Leo Isaac
General ManagerTony Chua
Owner(s)Tony Chua
Philippine Cup results
Record5–13 (27.8%)
Place10th
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Fiesta Conference results
Record2–13 (13.3%)
Place10th
Playoff finishWildcard phase (lost to Rain or Shine)
Barako Bull Energy Boosters seasons

The 2008–09 Barako Bull Energy Boosters season was the ninth season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Formerly known as Red Bull Barako in the Philippine Cup.

Key dates

Draft picks

Main article: 2008 PBA Draft
Round Pick Player Height Position Nationality College
1 9 Larry Rodriguez 6 ft 6 in PF  Philippines PMI
2 17 Jeffrei Chan 6 ft 3 in SG  Philippines Far Eastern
2 19 Mark Cuevas 6 ft 5 in SG/SF  Philippines
 United States 		LACC

Roster

2008–09 Barako Bull Energy Boosters roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # POB Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY–MM–DD) From
C 2 United States Holper, Michael 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 210 lb (95 kg) San Diego State
PG 4 Philippines Ybañez, Warren 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) 155 lb (70 kg) PSBA
PF 5 Philippines Rodriguez, Larry 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) PMI
SG 6 Philippines Chan, Jeffrei 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) Far Eastern
PF 10 Philippines Espinas, Gabby 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 200 lb (91 kg) Philippine Christian
SG 11 Philippines Duncil, Jojo 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) UST
PG 12 Philippines Hubalde, Paolo 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 170 lb (77 kg) UE
SF 14 Philippines Najorda, Leo 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 210 lb (95 kg) San Sebastian
PG 16 Philippines Membrere, Magnum 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 170 lb (77 kg) Ateneo
SG 18 Philippines Juntilla, Reed 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Visayas
SF 20 Philippines Alonzo, Richard 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 209 lb (95 kg) Adamson
SF 31 United States Arigo, John 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 185 lb (84 kg) North Florida
PF 41 Philippines Hrabak, Mike (C) 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 215 lb (98 kg) Central Arizona
C 43 United States Crisano, Alex 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 240 lb (109 kg)
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Legend
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • Injured Injured

Depth chart

Pos. Starting 5 Bench 1 Reserve Inactive
C Carlo Sharma Alex Crisano Mike Holper
PF Daryan Selvy Mike Hrabak
SF Gabby Espinas Leo Najorda Larry Rodriguez
SG Jeffrei Chan John Arigo Reed Juntilla
PG Paolo Hubalde Jojo Duncil Magnum Membrere

Philippine Cup

Elimination round

Standings

Pos Team
 W L PCT GB Qualification
1 Alaska Aces 12 6 .667 — Advance to semifinals
2 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters 11 7 .611 1
3 Barangay Ginebra Kings 10 8 .556[a] 2 Advance to quarterfinals
4 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 10 8 .556[a] 2
5 Sta. Lucia Realtors 10 8 .556[a] 2
6 San Miguel Beermen 9 9 .500 3 Advance to wildcard round
7 Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants 8 10 .444[b] 4
8 Air21 Express 8 10 .444[b] 4
9 Coca-Cola Tigers 7 11 .389 5
10 Red Bull Barako 5 13 .278 7
Source: PBA.ph
Notes:
  1. ^ a b c Head-to-head differential: Barangay Ginebra +16, Rain or Shine −3, Sta. Lucia −13
  2. ^ a b Head-to-head record: Purefoods 2–0 Air21

Game log

2009 PBA Philippine Cup game log
October
Game Date Opponent Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
1 October 8 Purefoods 73–77 Espinas (18) Najorda (8) Baguio (4) Araneta Coliseum 0–1
2 October 10 Rain or Shine 90–96 Cruz (17) Espinas (17) Baguio (3) Cuneta Astrodome 0–2
3 October 16 Alaska 83–89 Rodriguez (19) Rodriguez (15) Baguio (4) JCSGO Gym 0–3
4 October 19 Ginebra 100-94 Espinas (18) Sharma (12) Hubalde (5) Araneta Coliseum 1–3
5 October 25 San Miguel 114-113 Baguio (17) Espinas (10) Cruz, Baguio (5) Misamis Oriental 2–3
6 October 29 Talk 'N Text 104-102 Baguio, Espinas (20) Rodriguez, Espinas (6) Cruz, Espinas, Duncil (4) Araneta Coliseum 3–3
November
Game Date Opponent Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
7 November 2 Coca-Cola 92–97 Rodriguez (15) Espinas (12) Najorda, Duncil, Hubalde (3) Araneta Coliseum 3–4
8 November 9 Sta. Lucia 80–83 Espinas (20) Espinas (13) Cruz (4) Cuneta Astrodome 3–5
9 November 14 Purefoods 72–80 Espinas (21) Espinas (9) Baguio, Chan (3) Ynares Center 3–6
10 November 16 Talk 'N Text 93–103 Cruz (15) Espinas (11) Sharma, Duncil (4) Cuneta Astrodome 3–7
11 November 21 Air21 89–92 Baguio (18) Rodriguez (11) Baguio (5) araneta Coliseum 3–8
12 November 28 Rain or Shine 92–100 Sharma (18) Sharma (12) Baguio (5) Ynares Center 3–9
December
Game Date Opponent Score High points High rebounds High assists Location
Attendance		 Record
13 December 3 Ginebra 76–83 Baguio (16) Holper, Cruz (9) Hubalde (3) Araneta Coliseum 3–10
14 December 6 San Miguel 84–89 Espinas (14) Espinas (11) Baguio (5) Cuneta Astrodome 3–11
15 December 10 Alaska 100-80 Chan (23) Holper (10) Ybañez (5) Araneta Coliseum 4–11
16 December 12 Air21 98-88 Sharma (22) Rodriguez (9) Ybañez (5) Araneta Coliseum 5–11
17 December 19 Coca-Cola 86–88 Baguio (15) Sharma (10) Cruz (5) Ynares Center 5–12
18 December 21 Sta. Lucia 98–102 Chan (23) Espinas (12) Baguio (5) Cuneta Astrodome 5–13
2008–09 schedule

Awards and records

Awards

Records

Note: Red Bull Barako Records Only

Record Stat Holder Date/s
Most points in one game 23 Jeffrei Chan vs. Alaska Aces December 10, 2008
Most rebounds in one game 17 Gabby Espinas vs. Rain or Shine Elasto Painters October 10, 2008
Most assists in one game 5 5 Tied 7 Occasions
Most blocks in one game 6 Mike Hrabak vs. Purefoods TJ Giants October 8, 2008
Most steals in one game 4 Cyrus Baguio vs. San Miguel Beermen November 29, 2008
Cyrus Baguio vs. Air21 Express December 12, 2008
Most minutes played in one game 36 Cyrus Baguio vs. Sta. Lucia Realtors November 9, 2008
Jeffrei Chan vs. Air21 Express December 12, 2008

Transactions

Trades

Traded to For
Mick Pennisi San Miguel Beermen Draft Picks
Rich Alvarez [1] Purefoods TJ Giants Draft Picks
Draft Picks Barangay Ginebra Kings Michael Holper

Free agents

References

  1. ^ Rich transfer: Red Bull sends Alvarez to Purefoods@GMA News Online