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2006–07 Air21 Express season

The 2006–07 Air21 Express season was the fifth season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The season was notable for drafting future superstar Arwind Santos.[1][2][3][4]

In the Philippine Cup, the Express finished in the wildcard round-robin, and ended up against Sta. Lucia Realtors in a knock-out match for final quarterfinal slot,[5] but lost. In the Fiesta Conference, they ended up in the quarterfinals, but lost in Talk 'N Text in 3 games, even they won the Game 1.

Key dates

Draft picks

Main article: 2006 PBA Draft
Round Pick Player Height Position Nationality College
1 2 Arwind Santos 6'4" Forward  Philippines FEU

Roster

2006–07 Air21 Express roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # POB Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY–MM–DD) From
F 5 United States Shawn Daniels (I) 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 250 lb (113 kg) Utah State
F 9 Philippines Niño Canaleta 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 200 lb (91 kg) UE
F/C 13 Philippines Mark Telan 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 210 lb (95 kg) De La Salle
F/C 18 Philippines Yancy De Ocampo 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 235 lb (107 kg) Saint Francis of Assisi
G 19 Philippines Wynne Arboleda 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) 180 lb (82 kg) MLQU
G 20 Philippines Gary David 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg) Lyceum
F 29 Philippines Arwind Santos (R) 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) Far Eastern
F 33 Philippines Ranidel De Ocampo 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 225 lb (102 kg) Saint Francis of Assisi
G 88 Philippines Aries Dimaunahan 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) UST
F 99 Philippines Homer Se 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 220 lb (100 kg) San Sebastian
C Philippines Ervin Sotto 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) Saint Francis of Assisi
C Philippines Mark Andaya 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) Letran
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)


Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (CI) Commissioner's Cup Import
  • (GI) Governors' Cup Import
  • (EI) EASL Import
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (IN) Inactive
  • (S) Suspended
  • (R) Rookie
  • Injured Injured

Season

Philippine Cup

Team standings

Pos Team W L PCT GB Qualification
1 Barangay Ginebra Kings 13 5 .722[a] — Advance to semifinals
2 San Miguel Beermen 13 5 .722[a] —
3 Red Bull Barako 11 7 .611 2 Advance to quarterfinals
4 Talk 'N Text Phone Pals 10 8 .556[b] 3
5 Purefoods Chunkee Giants 10 8 .556[b] 3
6 Sta. Lucia Realtors 10 8 .556[b] 3 Advance to wildcard round
7 Alaska Aces 8 10 .444 5
8 Air21 Express 7 11 .389 6
9 Coca-Cola Tigers 5 13 .278 8
10 Welcoat Dragons 3 15 .167 10
Source: [citation needed]
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Head-to-head differential: Barangay Ginebra +1, San Miguel −1
  2. ^ a b c Head-to-head differential: Talk 'N Text +4, Purefoods +3, Sta. Lucia −7; fifth-seed playoff: Purefoods 92–78 Sta. Lucia


Wildcard phase

Quarterfinals berth playoff

Fiesta Conference

Team standings

Pos Team W L PCT GB Qualification
1 Red Bull Barako 13 5 .722 — Advance to semifinals
2 Alaska Aces 12 6 .667[a] 1
3 Barangay Ginebra Kings 12 6 .667[a] 1 Advance to quarterfinals
4 Talk 'N Text Phone Pals 11 7 .611 2
5 Air21 Express 10 8 .556[b] 3
6 San Miguel Beermen 10 8 .556[b] 3 Advance to wildcard round
7 Coca-Cola Tigers 7 11 .389 6
8 Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants 6 12 .333 7
9 Sta. Lucia Realtors 5 13 .278 8
10 Welcoat Dragons 4 14 .222 9
Source: PBA.ph
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Second-seed playoff: Alaska 103–95 Barangay Ginebra
  2. ^ a b Fifth-seed playoff: Air21 103–99 San Miguel

Bracket

Wildcard phase
(Single elimination)		Wildcard phase
(Single elimination)		Quarterfinals
(Best-of-3)		Semifinals
(Best-of-7)		Finals
(Best-of-7)
6San Miguel1022Alaska4
9Sta. Lucia853Brgy. Ginebra16San Miguel2
6San Miguel1026San Miguel2
7Coca-Cola1012Alaska4
7Coca-Cola1004Talk 'N Text3
8Purefoods97
1Red Bull2Third place
4Talk 'N Text24Talk 'N Text4
5Air2116San Miguel96
1Red Bull103

(4) Talk 'N Text vs. (5) Air21

June 17
Air21 Express 112, Talk 'N Text Phone Pals 114
Talk 'N Text wins series, 2-1

Transactions

Trades

Traded to For
Ronald Tubid Barangay Ginebra Kings 2007 & 2008 2nd round pick/2009 1st round
Traded to For
Ryan Bernardo, Bruce Dacia Three-team trade Kalani Ferreria, Ervin Sotto, Aries Dimaunahan

Subtractions

Player Signed New team
Gec Chia March 2007 Barangay Ginebra Kings

References

  1. ^ Henson, Joaquin M. "Santos perseveres to earn degree". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  2. ^ "Express run over off-form Giants". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  3. ^ Villar, Joey; Beltran, Nelson. "Sta. Lucia wants Santos as No. 1 draft pick". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  4. ^ Villar, Joey; Beltran, Nelson. "Realtors ready to pick Williams". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
  5. ^ "Sta. Lucia, Air 21 gustong makasiguro". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.