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Hapee Fresh Fighters
Hapee Fresh Fighters logo
LeaguePBL (1994–2010)
PBA D-League (2014–2015)
Founded1994
HistoryKutitap Cavity Fighters
(1994–1996)
Hapee Cavity Fighters
(1996–1997)
Dazz Dishwashing Paste
(1997–2002)
Hapee-Nenaco-Ateneo
(2002)
Fash Liquid Detergent
(2003–2004)
Hapee-PCU Dolphins
(2005–2006)
Dazz 'Sang Patak
(2006–2007)
Hapee Complete Protectors
(2007–2008)
Licealiz Shampoo Hair Doctors
(2008-2009)
Hapee Fresh Fighters
(2014–2015)
Team colorsYellow, Black, White
     
CompanyLamoiyan Corporation
Head coachRonnie Magsanoc
OwnershipDr. Cecilio K. Pedro
Championships
PBL (3):
*1996 Import Reinforced
*2003 Sunkist-Unity Cup
*2003-04 Platinum Cup

FIBA Asia (1): *1996 Champions Cup
PBA D-League (1): *2014–15 Aspirants'

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Away

The Hapee Fresh Fighters was a basketball team owned by Lamoiyan Corporation that played in the PBA Developmental League (PBA D-League).

The franchise began in the Philippine Basketball League where they won three titles from 1994 until the league became dormant in 2010. The franchise was revived in 2014 when it took over the franchise of the NLEX Road Warriors in the PBA D-League.[1] The team forged a school tie-up with San Beda College for its participation in the PBA D-League.

The team has also played in the ABC Champions Cup winning the 1996 edition.

History

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PBL

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Behind Chinese import Ma Jian and locals Biboy Simon, Erwin Framo, Joel Dualan, and Leo Austria, Hapee won its first PBL title.[2] They also got to represent the Philippines in the 1996 ABC Champions Cup. With the help of PBA imports Bobby Parks and Tony Harris, Hapee was able to win the country its fourth ABC Champions title.[3][4]

In 2002, Dazz signed PJ Simon, an ex-pro from the Davao Eagles in the Metropolitan Basketball Association. In his first conference with the team, the 2002–03 PBL Challenge Cup, he led them to a finals appearance. He led them to two championships in the 2003 Unity Cup and 2004 Platinum Cup, and was awarded league MVP in 2004.[5] Throughout the 2000s, Hapee had several more runner-up finishes.[6]

PBA D-League

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In 2014, Lamoiyan Corporation announced that Hapee would be entering the PBA D-League in partnership with San Beda College for the 2014–15 Aspirants' Cup. It took over the franchise of the NLEX Road Warriors, who had moved on to the PBA.[7] Former San Beda head coach Ronnie Magsanoc was announced as this team's head coach.[8] The roster was composed of San Beda players, Kirk Long and Chris Newsome from Ateneo, Arnold Van Opstal from DLSU, veteran Marvin Hayes, Bobby Ray Parks Jr. and Troy Rosario from NU, and NCAA MVP Scottie Thompson.[9][10][11]

In the Aspirants' Cup, Hapee finished second in the standings behind the unbeaten Cagayan Valley Rising Suns.[12] They beat Cagayan in the finals.[13] Parks was named as the Aspirants' Cup MVP.[14] In the Foundation Cup, they made it to the finals once again, but this time they lost to the Café France Bakers.[15]

Final roster

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Hapee Fresh Fighters roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # POB Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY–MM–DD) From
G/F 1 United States Chris Newsome 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Ateneo
PG 3 Philippines Baser Amer 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) San Beda
PG 4 Philippines Ryusei Koga 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) San Beda
C 5 Philippines Troy Rosario 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) National-U
G 6 Philippines Earl Thompson 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) UPHSD
C 7 Germany Arnold Van Opstal 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) De La Salle
F 8 Philippines Jaypee Mendoza 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) San Beda
C 10 Nigeria Ola Adeogun 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) San Beda
F 12 United States Kirk Long 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Ateneo
G 13 Philippines Garvo Lanete 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) San Beda
F 17 Philippines Micole Sorela 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) San Beda
F 18 Philippines Arthur dela Cruz 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) San Beda
G/F 21 Philippines Ray-Ray Parks 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) National-U
F 29 Philippines Marvin Hayes 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) José Rizal
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Assistant(s)
Legend
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (S) Suspended
  • Injured Injured

Notable players

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Notes

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References

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  1. ^ "Lamoiyan Corporation | Making the difference for the glory of God".
  2. ^ Terrado, Reuben (January 23, 2022). "Remembering Chinese import Ma Jian's stint with Hapee in PBL". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  3. ^ "Prestigious inter-club tilt draws RP-Hapee, 9 other Asian teams". Manila Standard. 25 May 1996. p. 14. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
  4. ^ Terrado, Reuben (6 May 2025). "LIST: The four times Philippine teams won Champions League Asia". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 7 May 2025.
  5. ^ Terrado, Reuben (June 1, 2020). "Before PBA, PJ Simon has already proven doubters wrong in PBL stint". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  6. ^ Terrado, Reuben (June 13, 2020). "How Hapee Toothpaste achieved success in the amateur leagues". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  7. ^ Badua, Snow. "Hapee days here again as Cecilio Pedro team set to take over NLEX franchise in D-League". SPIN.ph. SPIN.ph. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  8. ^ "Hapee Toothpaste names Ronnie Magsanoc coach as it makes PBA D-League debut". Spin.ph. September 13, 2014. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  9. ^ "Hapee days here again? Parks, Newsome, Van Opstal to lead Cecilio Pedro's team in PBA D-League". Spin.ph. October 8, 2014. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  10. ^ "NU hero Troy Rosario officially joins Adeogun, Van Opstal in imposing Hapee frontline". Spin.ph. October 22, 2014. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  11. ^ Terrado, Reuben (October 21, 2014). "PBA sees nothing wrong with Chris Newsome move to Hapee amid Tanduay outcry". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  12. ^ Terrado, Reuben (January 27, 2015). "Troy Rosario says humbling loss to Cagayan Valley a wake-up call for Hapee". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  13. ^ Terrado, Reuben (February 19, 2015). "Scottie Thompson defensive gems help Hapee nip Cagayan Valley in OT and claim D-League title on first try". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  14. ^ Terrado, Reuben (February 16, 2015). "Bobby Ray Parks adds D-League award to growing MVP collection days before turning 22". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
  15. ^ Terrado, Reuben (June 25, 2015). "Cafe France nips Hapee on Ebondo winner, becomes only fourth team to win D-League title". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2025-06-30.
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