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Pagadian Explorers
LeagueNBC (2006–2007)
Liga Pilipinas (late 2000s)
VisMin (2021)
PSL (2022)
Founded2006; 18 years ago (2006)
HistoryPagadian Explorers
(2006–2022)
LocationPagadian, Zamboanga del Sur

The Pagadian Explorers were a Filipino professional basketball team based in Pagadian, Zamboanga del Sur. The team last competed in the Pilipinas Super League (PSL) in 2022.

The Explorers were first established in 2006 as a member of the National Basketball Conference (NBC) before joining Liga Pilipinas upon the merger in 2008. Since then, the team was left dormant for over a decade until 2021 when they were revived as a founding member of the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup. In 2022, the team moved to the Pilipinas Super League, where they were also a founding member.

History

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First incarnation (late 2000s)

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The history of the Explorers dates back to 2006, when Pagadian joined the National Basketball Conference as an expansion team. They made the finals once during their NBC stint. In 2008, they were among the teams that moved to the Liga Pilipinas following the merger of the NBC and the Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association.[1]

Second incarnation (2021–2022)

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In 2021, a new league, the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup, was set to hold its upcoming Mindanao leg. Pagadian mayor Sammy Co saw the opportunity to revive the Pagadian Explorers for the new league.[1] In the 1st Conference, Pagadian placed third in the Mindanao leg and made it to the second round of the quarterfinals before getting swept by the Roxas Vanguards. In the succeeding 2nd Conference, Pagadian moved up to second place but fell in the semifinals to the Kapatagan Buffalo Braves.

In 2022, Pagadian would move to another new league, this time being the Pilipinas Super League.[2] They would finish sixth in the Pearl of the Orient Cup with a 5–9 record.

Season-by-season records

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Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup

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Season Elimination round Playoffs
Leg Finish GP W L PCT GB Stage Results
Pagadian Explorers
2021 – 1st Mindanao 3rd 8 5 3 .625 3 Quarterfinals 1
Quarterfinals 2
won vs. Kapatagan, 1–1
lost vs. Roxas, 0–2
2021 – 2nd
Mindanao Challenge
None 2nd 12 7 5 .583 1 Quarterfinals
Semifinals
won vs. Iligan, 105–78
lost vs. Kapatagan, 56–66
All-time elimination round record 20 12 8 .600 2 playoff appearances
All-time playoff record 6 2 4 .333 0 finals appearances
All-time overall record 26 14 12 .538 0 championships

Pilipinas Super League

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Season Elimination round Playoffs
Finish GP W L PCT GB Stage Results
Pagadian Explorers
2022
Pearl of the Orient Cup
6th 14 5 9 .357 8 Did not qualify
All-time elimination round record 14 5 9 .357 0 playoff appearances
All-time playoff record 0 0 0 0 finals appearances
All-time overall record 14 5 9 .357 0 championships

References

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  1. ^ a b "Pagadian Explorers set for VisMin Cup debut after long basketball absence". Spin.ph. May 14, 2021. Retrieved September 10, 2024.
  2. ^ "PSL all set for Friday opening". Dugout Philippines. March 15, 2022. Retrieved September 10, 2024.