The Junior MPBL, an offshoot aimed at teenage basketball players, launches its 22-team league with the plan of adding more.
MANILA, Philippines – The Junior Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League plans to increase its number of teams in the future after shooting down several offers for expansion in its maiden season.
“We will accommodate you next season because we don’t have the luxury of time to accommodate [your requests],” the boxing legend added. The Junior MPBL opened its rookie campaign at the FilOil EcoOil Center in San Juan City, parading its 22 teams from Metro Manila, nearby Luzon provinces, the Visayas, and Mindanao.
To be contested in a home-and-away format like in the MPBL, the games will be held in Bauan, Batangas City, Quezon City, Antipolo City, San Juan City, Las Piñas City, Malabon City, and San Fernando City, Pampanga.
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