In this blog, we will be discussing the current roster & Coaching staff of Northport Batang Pier, which is a professional basketball franchise playing in various competitions of the Philippines Basketball Association.
Current Squad of PBA NorthPort Batang Pier 2023-2024:
Here is the current roster and list of Northport PBA Players that will participate in the 2023-24 season of PBA. This team has some of the big names in the current basketball arena
| Pos. | Name | DOB | Nationality | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G/F | Taha, Paolo | 1990–12–05 | Philippines | 180 lb (82 kg) | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| C | Calma, JM | 1997–12–02 | Philippines | 193 lb (88 kg) | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| G | Yu, Fran | 1998–06–16 | Philippines | 154 lb (70 kg) | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| G | Zamar, Paul | 1987–10–20 | Philippines | 179 lb (81 kg) | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| F | Tolentino, Arvin | 1995–11–05 | Philippines | 210 lb (95 kg) | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| G | Rosales, Kris | 1990–12–20 | U.S.A | 165 lb (75 kg) | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| F/C | Caperal, Prince | 1993–06–12 | Philippines | 230 lb (104 kg) | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| G | Bulanadi, Allyn | 1997–04–28 | Philippines | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | |
| G/F | Grey, Jonathan | 1992–01–13 | Philippines | 190 lb (86 kg) | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| G/F | Chan, Jeff | 1983–02–11 | Philippines | 185 lb (84 kg) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| G | Amores, John | 1999–06–13 | Philippines | 178 lb (81 kg) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| F | Flores, Cade | Australia | 214 lb (97 kg) | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | |
| F | Navarro, William | 1997–02–03 | Uraguay | 185 lb (84 kg) | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| G/F | Munzon, Joshua | 1995–01–15 | U.S.A | 200 lb (91 kg) | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| G | Ayaay, MJ | 1993–08–03 | Philippines | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | |
| C | Balagasay, Christian | 1996–10–28 | Philippines | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | |
| G | Paraiso, Brent | Philippines | 190 lb (86 kg) | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | |
| F | Jois, Venky | 1993–07–07 | Australia | 230 lb (104 kg) | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| F/C | Adamos, Ben | 1995–12–30 | Philippines | 200 lb (91 kg) | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) |
| F/C | Faundo, Jeepy | 1995–09–21 | Philippines | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | |
| F | Lucero, Zavier | U.S.A | 205 lb (93 kg) | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) | |
| G | Revilla, LA | 1989–11–30 | Philippines | 146 lb (66 kg) | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
Key Northport PBA Players for 2024 Season:
Here are the brief introductions of the star players belonging to the Northport basketball franchise for all the competitions of PBA in 2023-24.
Arvin Dave de Leon Tolentino
Arvin Tolentino is a top-tier basketballer among the current Northport PBA Players who was born on November 5, 1995, in Angono, Rizal. He is a Filipino professional basketball player who began his journey in basketball during his high school years, where he played for the San Beda University Red Cubs and won five consecutive championship titles that put him on the NCAA Mythical Team.
In his professional career, he played exceptionally well for Barangay Ginebra San Miguel and played a key role in winning two PBA championships and awards such as the PBA All-Rookie Team selection.
Later on, he was Traded to the NorthPort Batang Pier in 2022 and continued his form with a career-high 35 points in a single game. Talking about his personal life, Tolentino is married to Brandy Kramer, sister of former PBA player Doug Kramer, and has two daughters.
Christian Balagasay
Christian Balagasay was born on October 28, 1996, in Pilar, Bataan, Philippines. He plays as a center for the NorthPort Batang Pier in the PBA.
He was selected as the 12th overall pick by the Terrafirma Dyip in the 2019 PBA draft before joining the NorthPort Batang Pier in 2023. As of the end of the 2022-23 season, his career averages are 8.1 minutes per game, a field goal percentage of .300, a 3-point field goal percentage of .222, a free-throw percentage of .714, 1.3 rebounds per game, 0.2 assists per game, 0.1 steals per game, 0.1 blocks per game, and 1.2 points per game.
Kris Rosales
The next player among the top Northport PBA Players is Kris Rosales. He was born on December 20, 1990, in Bellflower, California, USA. At the college level, he won the first-ever Golden State Athletic Conference Player of the Year.
He was drafted 19th overall by the Barako Bull Energy in the 2015 PBA draft. Rosales's professional journey saw him playing for teams like TNT KaTropa, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, and NLEX Road Warriors, and finally with the NorthPort Batang Pier. On the court, he has good statistics in points, assists, steals, and rebounds.
Besides this, Rosales is an entrepreneur and head of the Creative Hoop Project, a business in sports like basketball, skating, and coffee. Kris is married to Hillary Brown.
Paolo Taha
Paolo Taha is a Filipino basketball player representing the NorthPort Batang Pier in the PBA. He was born on December 5, 1990, in Marikina, Philippines. Taha started his basketball journey in his college years at De La Salle College of Saint Benilde Blazers in the Philippine NCAA.
In the professional arena, Taha entered the scene when he was drafted 29th overall by the Kia Sorento in the 2014 PBA draft and then commenced his career with the GlobalPort Batang Pier. Over the years, Taha played for different teams like the Mahindra Enforcer and Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, and finally at GlobalPort or the NorthPort Batang Pier.
He is a PBA championship winner with Barangay Ginebra San Miguel during the 2017 Governors' Cup. He has achieved a career-high 29 points in a game against his former team during the Governor's Cup.
Jeffrei Allan D. Chan
Jeff Chan is a popular player among the Northport PBA Players, currently playing for the NorthPort Batang Pier in the PBA. He was born on February 11, 1983, in Bacolod, Philippines, Chan's basketball journey began at the University of St. La Salle, where he represented the Tamaraws.
He stepped into the PBA League in 2008 when Red Bull Barako drafted him. Over the years, he played for various teams, including the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, Phoenix Fuel Masters, Barangay Ginebra San Miguel, and presently, the NorthPort Batang Pier.
Chan has many achievements like six PBA championships, distinguished by a PBA Finals MVP award. He is also known as one of the league's premier three-point shooters and selected for the PBA All-Star teams multiple times.
Current PBA NorthPort Coaching Staff & Management:
The following table lists the technical team including coaches and managers of the NorthPort Batang Pier for the PBA Championship 2023-24.
| Staff Member | Position |
|---|---|
| Pido Jarencio | Head Coach |
| Jeff Napa | Assistant Coach |
| Rensy Bajar | Assistant Coach |
| Alfredo Jarencio II | Assistant Coach |
| Eric Arejola | General Manager |
| Emilio Tiu | Assistant General Manager |
| Benjo Flores | Team Manager |
| Bonnie Tan | Team Manager |
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