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2025–26 Blackwater Bossing season

The 2025–26 Blackwater Bossing season is the 11th season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).

2025–26 Blackwater Bossing season
Head coachJeffrey Cariaso
Patrick Aquino (interim, starting April 11, 2026)
General managerJohnson Martinez
Rhona Tibor (assistant)
GovernorSilliman Sy
OwnerEver Bilena Cosmetics, Inc.
Philippine Cup results
Record1–10
(9.1%)
Place11th
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Commissioner's Cup results
Record2–10
(16.7%)
Place13th
Playoff finishDid not qualify
Governors' Cup results
Record0–0  
PlaceTBD
Playoff finishTBD
Blackwater Bossing seasons

Key dates

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Draft picks

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Round Pick Player Position Place of birth College
13Dalph PanopioPG ItalyCal State Bakersfield
215Ximone SandagonPF/C PhilippinesFEU
327Jack Cruz-DumontSG PhilippinesUE
438James UnaPF PhilippinesSan Sebastian
549Dominic PanlilioPG PhilippinesBenilde
657Gjerard WilsonPG United StatesUE
763Jude CodiñeraSG PhilippinesUST

Roster

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Blackwater Bossing roster
Players Coaches
Pos.#POBNameHeightWeightDOB (YYYY–MM–DD)From
F/C 1 Philippines Abu Tratter 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1993–01–09 De La Salle
G 2 United States Sedrick Barefield 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1996–11–18 Utah
G 3 United States Michael DiGregorio 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 1991–12–12 McKendree
F 4 United States David Murrell 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 195 lb (88 kg) 1996–11–08 UP Diliman
G 9 Italy Dalph Panopio Injured (R) 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 180 lb (82 kg) 2000–06–10 Cal State Bakersfield
G 12 Philippines Jack Cruz-Dumont (R / FA) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 2000–10–14 UE
F 14 Philippines Troy Mallillin 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1999–01–04 Ateneo
G 16 Philippines RK Ilagan 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) 150 lb (68 kg) 1997–04–03 San Sebastian
G/F 17 Philippines CJ Austria (R) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 2001–06–16 La Salle
F 19 Philippines James Una (R) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 2001–03–19 San Sebastian
F 23 Philippines Richard Escoto (FA) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) 204 lb (93 kg) 1997–03–21 Far Eastern
F 25 Canada Christian David 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 215 lb (98 kg) 1998–06–19 Butler
G 26 Philippines Jed Mendoza Injured (FA) 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 1996–06–21 UE
F – United States Kentrell Barkley (GI) 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1996–09–01 East Carolina
F – Philippines Nick Demusis 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 1991–05–09 Whittier
F/C – Philippines Ximone Sandagon Injured (R) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 1999–03–10 Far Eastern
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Team manager


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

Philippine Cup

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Eliminations

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Standings

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Pos Team
 W L PCT GB Qualification
1 San Miguel Beermen 9 2 .818 — Twice-to-beat in the quarterfinals
2 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 8 3 .727[a] 1
3 TNT Tropang 5G 8 3 .727[a] 1
4 Converge FiberXers 7 4 .636[b] 2
5 Barangay Ginebra San Miguel 7 4 .636[b] 2 Twice-to-win in the quarterfinals
6 Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots 6 5 .545[c] 3
7 Meralco Bolts 6 5 .545[c] 3
8 NLEX Road Warriors 6 5 .545[c] 3
9 Titan Ultra Giant Risers 4 7 .364 5
10 Phoenix Fuel Masters 3 8 .273 6
11 Blackwater Bossing 1 10 .091[d] 8
12 Terrafirma Dyip 1 10 .091[d] 8
Source: PBA.ph
Rules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) head-to-head goal average (quotient); 3) head-to-head record; 4) overall quotient; 5) coin toss[2]
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Head-to-head record: Rain or Shine 1–0 TNT
  2. 1 2 Head-to-head record: Converge 1–0 Barangay Ginebra
  3. 1 2 3 Head-to-head quotient: Magnolia 1.09, Meralco 0.99, NLEX 0.93
  4. 1 2 Head-to-head record: Blackwater 1–0 Terrafirma

Game log

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2025–26 PBA Philippine Cup game log
Total: 1–10
October: 1–3
GameDateOpponentScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
1 October 10, 2025 Terrafirma W 107–87 Christian David (24) RK Ilagan (10) Dalph Panopio (4) Ynares Center Montalban 1–0
2 October 15, 2025 Meralco L 96–105 Sedrick Barefield (34) David, Mallillin, Tratter (6) Christian David (5) Smart Araneta Coliseum 1–1
3 October 24, 2025 Rain or Shine L 100–110 Richard Escoto (20) Christian David (9) Panopio, Zamar (3) Ynares Center Antipolo 1–2
4 October 29, 2025 NLEX L 88–99 Sedrick Barefield (19) Sedrick Barefield (7) Sedrick Barefield (5) Ynares Center Antipolo 1–3
November: 0–3
GameDateOpponentScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
5 November 5, 2025 Titan Ultra L 86–97 Sedrick Barefield (18) David, Guinto (11) Barefield, Mendoza, Murrell, Panopio (3) Ninoy Aquino Stadium 1–4
6 November 8, 2025 Converge L 94–99 Sedrick Barefield (33) David, Panopio (7) Dalph Panopio (7) Ynares Center Antipolo 1–5
7 November 14, 2025 Magnolia L 75–90 Sedrick Barefield (16) Abu Tratter (10) Barefield, Tratter (3) Smart Araneta Coliseum 1–6
December: 0–4
GameDateOpponentScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
8 December 6, 2025 Phoenix L 98–106 Sedrick Barefield (25) Christian David (10) Barefield, Panopio (5) Ynares Center Antipolo 1–7
9 December 10, 2025 Barangay Ginebra L 85–103 Dalph Panopio (22) David, Panopio (8) David, Panopio (3) Ynares Center Antipolo 1–8
10 December 13, 2025 San Miguel L 92–116 James Una (19) James Una (12) Ichie Altamirano (6) Ynares Center Antipolo 1–9
11 December 19, 2025 TNT L 96–113 Troy Mallillin (20) Guinto, Jopia (8) Jack Cruz-Dumont (4) Ninoy Aquino Stadium 1–10

Commissioner's Cup

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Eliminations

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Standings

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Pos Team
 W L PCT GB Qualification
1 NLEX Road Warriors 10 2 .833 — Twice-to-beat in the quarterfinals
2 Barangay Ginebra San Miguel 9 3 .750[a] 1
3 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 9 3 .750[a] 1
4 Meralco Bolts 8 4 .667 2
5 Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots 7 5 .583[b] 3 Twice-to-win in the quarterfinals
6 San Miguel Beermen 7 5 .583[b] 3
7 Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters 6 6 .500[c] 4
8 TNT Tropang 5G 6 6 .500[c] 4
9 Converge FiberXers 5 7 .417 5
10 Terrafirma Dyip 4 8 .333 6
11 Macau Black Knights 3 9 .250 7
12 Titan Ultra Giant Risers 2 10 .167[d] 8
13 Blackwater Bossing 2 10 .167[d] 8
Source: PBA.ph
Rules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) head-to-head goal average (quotient); 3) head-to-head record; 4) overall quotient; 5) coin toss[3]
Notes:
  1. 1 2 Head-to-head record: Barangay Ginebra 1–0 Rain or Shine
  2. 1 2 Head-to-head record: Magnolia 1–0 San Miguel
  3. 1 2 Head-to-head record: Phoenix Super LPG 1–0 TNT
  4. 1 2 Head-to-head record: Titan Ultra 1–0 Blackwater

Game log

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2026 PBA Commissioner's Cup game log
Total: 2–10
March: 1–3
GameDateOpponentScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
1 March 13, 2026 NLEX L 81–84 Sedrick Barefield (18) Daniel Ochefu (16) Dalph Panopio (5) Ninoy Aquino Stadium 0–1
2 March 18, 2026 Terrafirma L 88–99 Sedrick Barefield (25) Ochefu, Tratter (7) David, Ilagan (4) Ynares Center Antipolo 0–2
3 March 22, 2026 Magnolia W 97–91 Robert Upshaw (35) Robert Upshaw (14) Robert Upshaw (6) Ynares Center Antipolo 1–2
4 March 31, 2026 Rain or Shine L 95–151 Robert Upshaw (24) Robert Upshaw (9) Panopio, Upshaw (3) Ninoy Aquino Stadium 1–3
April: 1–5
GameDateOpponentScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
5 April 8, 2026 Titan Ultra L 98–102 Barefield, Upshaw (25) Christian David (12) RK Ilagan (4) Ninoy Aquino Stadium 1–4
6 April 14, 2026 TNT L 94–99 Robert Upshaw (36) Christian David (11) Barefield, Panopio (4) Ynares Center Antipolo 1–5
7 April 17, 2026 Phoenix Super LPG L 108–125 Robert Upshaw (36) Tratter, Upshaw (9) Murrell, Zamar (3) Ynares Center Montalban 1–6
8 April 22, 2026 San Miguel W 126–120 Robert Upshaw (35) Robert Upshaw (17) Sedrick Barefield (8) Ninoy Aquino Stadium 2–6
9 April 24, 2026 Barangay Ginebra L 108–115 Robert Upshaw (43) Robert Upshaw (14) Sedrick Barefield (12) Smart Araneta Coliseum 2–7
10 April 28, 2026 Macau L 119–123 David, Zamar (21) Bradwyn Guinto (9) BJ Andrade (5) Ninoy Aquino Stadium 2–8
May: 0–2
GameDateOpponentScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
11 May 3, 2026 Meralco L 93–108 Robert Upshaw (31) Robert Upshaw (12) Sedrick Barefield (5) Smart Araneta Coliseum 2–9
12 May 9, 2026 Converge L 122–136 Robert Upshaw (45) Robert Upshaw (18) CJ Austria (4) Ynares Center Antipolo 2–10

Governors' Cup

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Eliminations

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Standings

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Pos Team
 W L PCT GB Qualification
1 Barangay Ginebra San Miguel 0 0 — — Quarterfinals
2 Blackwater Bossing 0 0 — —
3 Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots 0 0 — —
4 Meralco Bolts 0 0 — —
5 Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters 0 0 — —
6 Rain or Shine Elasto Painters 0 0 — —
Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) winning percentage; 2) if two teams are tied, head-to-head record, if three or more teams are tied, head-to-head goal average (quotient); 3) overall quotient; 4) coin toss[4]

Game log

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2026 PBA Governors' Cup game log
Total:
July: 0–0
GameDateOpponentScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
1 July 11, 2026 Rain or Shine Ynares Center Montalban
2 July 17, 2026 Magnolia Ninoy Aquino Stadium
3 July 21, 2026 Meralco Ynares Center Antipolo
4 July 24, 2026 Barangay Ginebra Smart Araneta Coliseum
5 July 28, 2026 Phoenix Super LPG Ninoy Aquino Stadium
August: 0–0
GameDateOpponentScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
6 August 5, 2026 Phoenix Super LPG Smart Araneta Coliseum
7 August 9, 2026 Barangay Ginebra Ninoy Aquino Stadium
October: 0–0
GameDateOpponentScoreHigh pointsHigh reboundsHigh assistsLocation
Attendance		Record
8 October 9, 2026 Magnolia Ninoy Aquino Stadium
9 October 13, 2026 Meralco Ninoy Aquino Stadium
10 October 17, 2026 Rain or Shine Ynares Center Antipolo


Transactions

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Free agency

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Signings

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Player Date signed Contract amount Contract length Former team Ref.
Paul Zamar July 30, 2025 Not disclosed Not disclosed NorthPort Batang Pier [5]
Richard Escoto August 2, 2025 2 years Re-signed [6]
Troy Mallillin
David Murrell September 9, 2025 1 year Barangay Ginebra San Miguel [7]
Christian David September 12, 2025 2 years Re-signed [8]
Jed Mendoza September 20, 2025 1 year Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots [9]
CJ Austria April 21, 2026 1 year Titan Ultra Giant Risers [10]
Michael DiGregorio May 8, 2026 Not disclosed Pangasinan Heatwaves (MPBL) [11]
Nick Demusis June 29, 2026 Rest of the season Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards (MPBL) [12]

Subtractions

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Player Number Position Reason New team Ref.
Mike Ayonayon 28 Shooting guard / Point guard Going to other leagues Abra Solid North Weavers (MPBL) [13]
Miguel Corteza 12 Power forward / Small forward Contract not renewed Muntinlupa Cagers (MPBL) [14]
Prince Caperal 4 Center / Power forward Contract not renewed Phoenix Fuel Masters [15]
Tyrus Hill 21, 33 Power forward / Small forward Free agent TNT Tropang 5G [16]
JVee Casio 42, 6 Point guard Retired / Going to other leagues Basilan Steel (MPBL) [17][18]
Justin Chua 9, 18 Center Free agent TNT Tropang 5G [19]
Jaydee Tungcab 5 Shooting guard / Small forward Free agent Converge FiberXers [20]
Ichie Altamirano 24 Point guard Released Cebu Greats (MPBL) [21]
Paul Zamar 5 Shooting guard / Point guard Contract not renewed [22][21]
Bradwyn Guinto 8 Center / Power forward Released [21]
Clifford Jopia 13 Center Magnolia Chicken Timplados Hotshots [21][23]
BJ Andrade 10 Shooting guard / Small forward Going overseas Winling (A1 Division) [24]


Recruited imports

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TournamentNameDebutedLast gameRecordRef.
Commissioner's CupDaniel OchefuMarch 13, 2026 (vs. NLEX)March 18, 2026 (vs. Terrafirma)0–2[25][26]
Robert UpshawMarch 22, 2026 (vs. Magnolia)May 9, 2026 (vs. Converge)2–7[27]
Governors’ CupKentrell Barkley[28]

References

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  1. ↑ "Terrafirma's choice: Big man Chiu is Season 50 top draft pick". PBA.ph. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
  2. ↑ Bacnis, Justine (October 1, 2025). "PBA scraps playoff for No. 8 seed starting Season 50". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  3. ↑ Bacnis, Justine (October 1, 2025). "PBA scraps playoff for No. 8 seed starting Season 50". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  4. ↑ "ALL ABOUT THE PBA QUOTIENT". December 10, 2012.
  5. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (July 30, 2025). "Free-agent Paul Zamar goes full circle, signs with Blackwater". Spin.ph. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
  6. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (August 2, 2025). "Blackwater inks Escoto, Mallillin to separate two-year deals". Spin.ph. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
  7. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (September 9, 2025). "Murrell signed to one-year Blackwater deal after passing tryout". Spin.ph. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
  8. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (September 12, 2025). "Blackwater extends big man David, signs top rookie Panopio". Spin.ph. Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  9. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (September 20, 2025). "Veteran guard Jed Mendoza gets career reboot at Blackwater". Spin.ph. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
  10. ↑ Li, Matthew (April 21, 2026). "Blackwater hands CJ Austria his PBA opportunity". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved April 21, 2026.
  11. ↑ Terrado, Reuben (May 8, 2026). "Mike DiGregorio returns for Blackwater's last game in Comm's Cup". Spin.ph. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  12. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (June 29, 2026). "Nick Demusis set for PBA comeback after signing with Blackwater". Spin.ph. Retrieved June 29, 2026.
  13. ↑ Li, Matthew (June 21, 2025). "Geo Chiu, Mike Ayonayon, Simon Camacho join deepening Abra roster". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
  14. ↑ "MPBL Window: Blackwater Bossing will not renew the contract of 6-foot-3 forward Migs Corteza. He will join the Muntinlupa Cagers this ongoing MPBL season". Facebook. June 30, 2025. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
  15. ↑ Terrado, Reuben (September 19, 2025). "Phoenix beefs up frontline by signing Yousef Taha, Caperal, Ando". Spin.ph. Retrieved September 19, 2025.
  16. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (September 22, 2025). "Tyrus Hill adds depth to TNT after signing a one-year contract". Spin.ph. Retrieved September 23, 2025.
  17. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (October 3, 2025). "JVee Casio, 39, calls time on long, distinguished PBA career". Spin.ph. Retrieved October 3, 2025.
  18. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (February 28, 2026). "Comebacking Casio finds new home in MPBL's Basilan Steel". Spin.ph. Retrieved February 28, 2026.
  19. ↑ Li, Matthew (March 19, 2026). "Justin Chua rejoins TNT ahead of PBA Comm's Cup debut". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved March 19, 2026.
  20. ↑ Li, Matthew (March 31, 2026). "Jaydee Tungcab gets fresh start with Converge after year-long ACL layoff". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
  21. 1 2 3 4 Ramos, Gerry (June 24, 2026). "Paul Zamar, 3 others suffer cut after Blackwater reorganization". Spin.ph. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  22. ↑ Bacnis, Justine (June 18, 2026). "Paul Zamar enters free agency after Blackwater opts not to renew contract". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved June 18, 2026.
  23. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (June 30, 2026). "Magnolia adds size by signing Clifford Jopia". Spin.ph. Retrieved June 30, 2026.
  24. ↑ Li, Matthew (June 29, 2026). "BJ Andrade signs three-year deal with Winling after Blackwater release". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved June 29, 2026.
  25. ↑ "Giants are coming in the Commissioner's Cup". PBA.ph. February 15, 2026. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  26. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (February 15, 2026). "Daniel Ochefu finally set for PBA debut as Blackwater import". Spin.ph. Retrieved February 19, 2026.
  27. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (March 21, 2026). "Blackwater brings in seven-footer Robert Upshaw to replace Ochefu". Spin.ph. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
  28. ↑ Ramos, Gerry (June 17, 2026). "Blackwater will have a Barkley for import in PBA Governors' Cup". Spin.ph. Retrieved June 17, 2026.
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