Wala nang makakapigil sa pag-arangkada ng kauna-unahang esports league ng Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), ang PBA Esports Bakbakan.
Iba sa nakaugalian nating laro na basketball, ang mga PBA athletes at mga social media personalities ay magkakasubukan sa larangan ng esports.
At bilang unang esports title ng liga, sa larong Mobile Legends: Bang Bang maglalaban-laban ang mga pambato ng bawat team.
PBA Esports Bakbakan draft results
Upang mabuo ang MLBB squad ng bawat koponan, ginanap ang PBA Esports Draft noong February 13 sa Robinsons Place Manila, kung saan namili ang 12 PBA teams sa draft pool na may daan-daang players.
Ang bawat team ay bubuuin ng PBA team representatives, influencers, players mula sa academe, at mga fans na nag-apply para sa draft.
Matapos ang draft, narito ang kumpletong squad ng bawat koponan.
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel
- Christian Standhardinger
- Jared Dillinger
- Scottie Thompson
- Naser “Akosi Dogie” Mollazehi
- Niejie “Sainty” Santos
- Aaron Raphael Pascual
- Anton jose Cabrillas
- Lance Aaron Misa
- Gellert Pangilinan
TNT Tropang Giga
- Calvin Oftana
- JD Tungcab
- Glenn Khobuntin
- Billy “Z4pnu” Alfonso
- Jason “King Jasro” Robante
- Nathaniel Teodoro
- Aaren Palomo
- Reginald Agustin
- Bryan Bollas
Magnolia Hotshots
- James Laput
- Jerrick Ahanmisi
- Jack Corpuz
- Eric “Eruption” Tai
- Yuji “MageDad Yuji” Aizawa
- Joseph Brylle Geronimo
- Christian Aaron Endonilla
- Ronel Garcia
- Aaron Transmontero
Terrafirma Dyip
- Allen Mina
- Gelo Alolino
- Lhea Bernardino
- Chin Valdez
- Marius Miguel Pedrealba
- Jason Ubalde
- Prince Zeus Destacamento
- Alexander Vitaliano
Blackwater Bossings
- Ato Ular
- Rey Suerte
- Edgar “ChooxTV” Dumali
- Tom Aldwin “Coach TRES” Bantegui
- Eugene Dela Cruz
- Brent Louis Castandiello
- Joshua Ocampo
- Allen Hanz Cacas
NLEX Road Warriors
- Marion Magat
- Philip Paniamogan
- Renz “Pein” Reyes
- Elanorm Nikka
- David Lawrrence Sañejo
- Ryan Nazir Coronel
- Prince Jim Tesorero
- John Albert Guevara
Phoenix Super LGP Fuel Masters
- Chris Lalata
- Javee Mocon
- Jollo Go
- Reiniel “Honda Beast” Encisa
- Kimberlee Arcillas
- Christian Alec San Diego
- Joshua Mikhail Cruz
- Charles Taruc
- RJ Acbayan
Northport Batang Pier
- Kent Salado
- Roi Sumang
- Ariane Mae “Yuri Gaming” Baluyot
- Aurelio “Thirdy Gaming” Ong III
- Christian Antonio Dreyfus
- Vince Romjohn Batarlo
- Mike Ace Chester Ganzales
- Lawrence Pingol
Meralco Bolts
- Kyle Pascual
- Allvin Pasaol
- Mico “Coco” Sampang
- Clarence Anelo “Wampipti” Santos
- Jayvee Buenviaje
- Benjie Sarcia
- Jayson Caratao
- Ric Cainhog
Rain or Shine Elastopainters
- Rey Nambatac
- Gian Mamuyac
- Reh Justine “Okata” Layno
- Joy “Warger Gaming” Mercado
- Sean Jacob See
- Jieo Capatan
- John Carlo Coronado
- Soviet Raven Saludes
Converge FiberXers
- Justin Arana
- Bradwyn Guinto
- Jeo Ambohot
- Raven “L3bron” Alonzo
- Gerard “Totoy” Micua
- Kin Calvin Martinez
- Jonmark Tria
- Amanda del Mar
- Sid Sanchez
San Miguel Beermen
- Junemar Fajardo
- Rodney Brondial
- Elyson “Ghost Wrecker” Caranza
- Bitoy “Hypebits” Ferrer
- Cristian Rio Pingkian
- Noli John Macasa
- Omar Roldan
- Sean Aman
PBA Esports Bakbakan Format
Ang 12 teams ng PBA Esports Bakbakan ay maglalaban-laban sa isang single round robin na may best-of-one format, kung saan ang top four teams ay aabante sa playoffs.
Sa playoffs naman ay magkakaroon ng best-of-three series sa semifinals, habang ang grand finals naman ay magiging best-of-five.
Schedule at saan mapapanood ang PBA Esports Bakbakan
Ang PBA Esports Bakbakan ay magsisimula sa February 27, 1 p.m. GMT+8.
Maaari itong mapanood nang live sa Robinsons Galleria nang libre, kinakailangan lamang na magpa-reserve ng seats sa kanilang online registration form.
Mapapanood din ito online sa official Facebook page ng Dark League Studios.
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