Magnolia Purewater Wizards

The Magnolia Purewater Wizards was the final name of a basketball franchise owned by San Miguel Corporation (SMC) that played in the Philippine Basketball League from 1983 to 2010. It played under various brand names owned by SMC - Lagerlite (1985), Magnolia Ice Cream (1983-1984, 1986-1992, 2004-2007), Instafood (1993-1994), Magnolia Cheezee Spread (1995-1996), Wilkins (1997-2000), Viva (2001-2004), Magnolia Beverage (2007), San Mig Coffee (2007-2008) and Magnolia PureWater (2008-2010).

Magnolia Purewater Wizards
LeaguesPhilippine Basketball League
Founded1983
HistoryLagerlite Beermen
1985
Magnolia Ice Cream
1983-1984, 1986-1992
Instafood Meal Masters
1993-1994
Magnolia Cheezee Spread
1995-1996
Wilkins Distilled Drinking Water
1997-2000
Viva Mineral Water
2001-2004
FEU-Magnolia Ice Cream Wizards
2004-2006
Magnolia Ice Cream Spinners
2006-2007
San Miguel-Magnolia Beverage Masters
2007
San Mig Coffee Kings
2007-2008
Magnolia Purewater Wizards
2008-2010
LocationPhilippines
Team colorsBlue, White
   
Head coachEnrico Banal
ChampionshipsPBL (9):
*1986 Founder's Cup
*1987 Maharlika Cup
*1988 Freedom Cup
*1989 Invitational Cup
*1989 Maharlika Cup
*1990 Maharlika Cup
*1994 Invitational
*2003-2004 Unity Cup
*2005-2006 Heroes Cup
WebsitePBL website

Current roster

Magnolia Purewater Wizards
Current Roster
Head Coach: Enrico Banal ()
G 0 John Paul Alcaraz Letran
G 1 Leo Losentes St. Francis of Assisi
G 3 Edwin Torres
F 6 Al Magpayo St. Benilde
SF 7 Mark Balneg Letran
F 10 Eder John Saldua FEU
G 11 Liztian Amparado PCU
F 12 Marvin Hayes JRU
C 13 Ford Arao Ateneo
F 14 Khasim Mirza UST
F 15 Neil Pascual Mapua
C 17 Chester Taylor UST
PG 18 Marcy Arellano UE
F 23 Ogie Menor San Beda
F 24 Mel Gile UST
F 25 Neil Raneses Visayas
F 33 Dylan Ababou UST
(C) - Captain, (I) - ImportMagnolia Purewater Wizards

Other people

  • Assistant coaches: Chito Victolero, Beaujing Acot, Joel Anthony Co, Manny Capales, Rey Evangelista
  • Utilities: Terry Sanchez, Manuel Vilbar, Ruel Lopes, Abraham Lagare
  • Physical Therapist: Benjamin Palarca
  • Team manager: Peter Martin
  • Governor Representative: Joaquin Loyzaga


Notable coaches

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