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).
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| Leagues | Philippine Basketball League | ||
| Founded | 1983 | ||
| History | Lagerlite 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 | ||
| Location | Philippines | ||
| Team colors | Blue, White | ||
| Head coach | Enrico Banal | ||
| Championships | PBL (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 | ||
| Website | PBL website | ||
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Current roster
| Magnolia Purewater Wizards Current Roster | ||||
Head Coach: Enrico Banal ( |
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| 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) - Import | Magnolia 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
- Derrick Pumaren (1983-1991)
- Franz Pumaren (1992)
- Francis Rodriguez (1993-1996)
- Jong Uichico (1997-1998)
- Joe Lipa (1999-2001)
- Koy Banal (2003–2010)
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