Gilbert Malabanan

Gilbert Malabanan
Lyceum Pirates
PositionHead coach
LeagueNational Collegiate Athletic Association
Personal information
Born (1979-02-19) February 19, 1979 (age 45)
San Pedro, Laguna, Philippines[1]
NationalityFilipino
Career information
CollegePerpetual
PBA draft2002:
Selected by the Barangay Ginebra Kings
Coaching career2018–present
Career history
As player:
2002Barangay Ginebra Kings
2002–2005San Miguel Beermen
As coach:
2018Lyceum (assistant)
2021-presentLyceum
Career highlights and awards
As head coach:

Gilbert Malabanan (born February 19, 1979) is a Filipino former basketball player and current head coach of the Lyceum Pirates in the National Collegiate Athletic Association. He played for Ginebra and San Miguel in the Philippine Basketball Association in the early 2000s.

Coaching career

A former deputy of Topex Robinson and Jeff Perlas, Malabanan took over the head coaching position of the Lyceum Pirates in December 2021 and never lost a final four berth for three straight years in the NCAA.[2][3][4]

Coaching record

Collegiate

Season Team GP W L PCT Finish PG PW PL PPCT Results
2021 LPU 9 2 7 .222 9th — — — — Did not qualify
2022 LPU 18 12 6 .667 3rd 1 0 1 .000 Lost in the semifinals
2023 LPU 18 13 5 .722 2nd 3 0 3 .000 Lost in the semifinals
2024 LPU 18 10 8 .556 4th 1 0 1 .000 Lost in the semifinals
Totals 63 37 26 .587 5 0 5 .000 0 championship

Early years

Malabanan was a high-scorer for UPHSD Altas in the NCAA before he became a second-round pick in the 2002 PBA Draft for Ginebra and would later play for San Miguel.[5]

During his amateur days, Malabanan also played for Chowking under coach Leo Austria in the defunct Philippine Basketball League and won the PBL crowns in the 2000-01 and 2001-02 seasons.[6][7]

Political career

Malabanan is running as city councilor of San Pedro, Laguna in the 2025 elections.[8][9]

References

  1. ^ Codiñera, Jerry (October 29, 2024). "Manok ni San Pedro". Abante. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  2. ^ Leongson, Randolph (December 13, 2021). "Gilbert Malabanan takes over as Jeff Perlas steps down as Lyceum coach". Spin.ph. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  3. ^ Flores, Brenn Allen (November 14, 2024). "Gilbert Malabanan relishes full lineup as Lyceum makes final NCAA Final Four push". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  4. ^ Satumbaga-Villar, Kristel (November 15, 2024). "Pirates survive Blazers, complete semis cast". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  5. ^ Cordero, Abac (August 21, 2001). "Giant-killer PCU upends Perpetual". Philippine Star. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  6. ^ "Shark to attack in PBL". Philippine Star. March 9, 2000. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  7. ^ Villanueva, Eros (June 13, 2020). "Leo Austria credits stint under Rob Jacobs for sparking interest in coaching". Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  8. ^ "LIST: Sportsmen running in the May 2025 national elections". Spin.ph. October 9, 2024. Retrieved November 16, 2024.
  9. ^ Martin, Vito (November 5, 2024). "Renz Villegas sparks Lyceum back to NCAA Final Four contention, sends Baste to the brink". Retrieved November 16, 2024.