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Terrafirma Dyip

The Terrafirma Dyip is a professional basketball team playing in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The team is owned by Terrafirma Realty Development Corporation and originally played under its affiliate company Columbian Autocar Corporation (under the Kia (Sorento, Carnival, Picanto), Mahindra (Enforcer, Floodbuster) and Columbian (Dyip) brands).

Terrafirma Dyip
2024–25 Terrafirma Dyip season
Terrafirma Dyip logo
Founded2014
HistoryKia Sorento (2014–15)
Kia Carnival (2015)
Mahindra Enforcer (2015–16)
Mahindra Floodbuster (2016–17)
Kia Picanto (2017–18)
Columbian Dyip (2018–2020)
Terrafirma Dyip (2020–present)
Team colorsGreen, navy blue, gray, white
       
CompanyTerrafirma Realty Development Corporation
Board governorBobby Rosales
Team managerAC Valdemor
Head coachRaymond Tiongco (interim)
OwnershipJose Alvarez
Affiliation(s)Terrafirma 3x3

History

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Kia Sorento/Carnival

 

 

On April 10, 2014, Columbian Autocar Corporation, along with Manila North Tollways Corporation (NLEX Road Warriors) and Ever Bilena Cosmetics, Inc. (Blackwater Elite) were approved by the PBA Board of Governors to become expansion teams for the 2014–15 PBA season.[1] Upon entry to the PBA, the three teams will select players from a dispersal draft in July consisting of unprotected current PBA players and free agents.[2] They will also get to pick rookies in the 2014 PBA draft in August.[3] On June 9, 2014, the team held a press conference, announcing that boxer Manny Pacquiao will coach their team in the 2014–15 season.[4] After announcing his intentions to join the draft, Pacquiao was picked 11th overall in the first round by the Kia team, thus becoming a playing coach.

Columbian Autocar Corporation (2014–2020)

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A naming contest was held to determine the team's moniker or name.[5] On August 24, 2014, hours after the 2014 PBA draft, Columbian Autocar Corporation president Ginia Domingo announced that they would take the moniker "Sorento", the name of their top-selling Kia sports utility vehicle in the Philippines and United States.[6] Prior to obtaining its official moniker, the team was dubbed as "The Kia Kamao" which is a call back to Pacquiao's nickname "Pambansang Kamao".[7]

Kia Sorento/Carnival (2014–15 season)

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The Sorento marked their first win in franchise history after they defeated their fellow expansion team Blackwater Elite in the opening of the 2014–15 PBA season at the Philippine Arena. They lost their next ten games and finished 11th in the Philippine Cup.

For the 2015 Commissioner's Cup, the team changed its name to "Kia Carnival" to promote the introduction of the 2015 model of its namesake minivan.[8] The team signed Puerto Rican player Peter John Ramos as their reinforcement.

In the 2015 Governors' Cup, the team selected Senegalese national team center Hamady N'diaye and Taiwanese stalwart Jet Chang as imports. The team created history by having the first Senegalese and Taiwanese imports in the league.

Mahindra Enforcer (2015–16 season)

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Logo of the Mahindra Enforcer for the 2015–16 season

On July 15, 2015, team managers Eric Pineda and Joe Ramos announced that the team will play the 2015–16 season as the "Mahindra Enforcer".[9] The name change reflects the thrust of the company to introduce the Mahindra automobile brand.[10]

Mahindra Enforcer became the first team in the PBA to have its own training facility, with the unveiling of "The Hardcourt" on March 12, 2016. The Hardcourt, which also contains a swimming pool, and a weights room, is located within the grounds of Azure Urban Resort and Residences in Bicutan, Parañaque. The facility will also have a basketball shooting machine.[11]

For the 2016 Commissioner's Cup, the team signed the American player Augustus Gilchrist as their reinforcement

During the 2016 Governor's Cup, the Enforcers made their best start in their franchise history with 4–0 record. The franchise also made their first ever PBA playoff appearance but they lost to the Meralco Bolts in the quarterfinals.

Mahindra Floodbuster (2016–17 season)

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On October 30, 2016, during the draft day, the team announced that the team will play 2016–17 season as the "Mahindra Floodbuster" to introduce the flood-proof variant of the Mahindra Enforcer, the Floodbuster.

Kia Picanto (2017–2018)

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On July 6, 2017, seven days before the 2017 Governors' Cup, the team announced that the team will play as the "Kia Picanto" as part of a promotion to introduce a new vehicle model of the same name.

Columbian Dyip (2018–2020)

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The Columbian Dyip's logo from 2018 to 2020

On April 3, 2018, the PBA announced that the team will play as the "Columbian Dyip" starting in the PBA Commissioner's Cup.[12] This is the third brand to be used by the franchise, after Kia and Mahindra.

Terrafirma Realty franchise (2020–present)

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On June 3, 2020, the PBA announced that it has approved Dyip's franchise owner Columbian Autocar Corporation to transfer its franchise to its affiliate company Terra Firma Realty Development Corporation.[13] The name of the team was changed to "Terrafirma Dyip" under the new franchise owner.[14][15]

In the 2020 Philippine Cup, the only conference of the 2020 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Terrafirma had a dismal 1–10 win–loss record.[16]

Current roster

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Terrafirma Dyip roster
Players Coaches
Pos. # POB Name Height Weight DOB (YYYY–MM–DD) From
F 0   Grospe, John 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 1994–05–02 José Rizal
G 3   Tiongson, Juami   (C) 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 1991–02–05 Ateneo
F 6   Sangalang, Louie 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) 198 lb (90 kg) Letran
F 7   Ferrer, Kevin 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 188 lb (85 kg) 1993–03–26 UST
G 8   Olivario, Tommy 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Letran
F 10   Cahilig, Andreas 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 1991–01–22 EARIST
G 11   Pringle, Stanley 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1987–03–05 Penn State
F/C 17   Ramos, Aldrech 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1988–04–03 Far Eastern
G 19   Hernandez, Paolo (R) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Mapúa
G 28   Hanapi, Didat (R) 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 2001–07–31 Adamson
F/C 33   Cariño, Kemark 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) 203 lb (92 kg) 1998–02–01 San Beda
F/C 34   Standhardinger, Christian   6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 1989–07–04 Hawaiʻi
G 38   Paraiso, Brent 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) 190 lb (86 kg) Letran
F –   Catapusan, CJ (R) 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) Philippines
G –   Nonoy, Mark (R) 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) 2000–07–24 De La Salle
G –   Melecio, Aljun 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) 160 lb (73 kg) 1998–07–25 De La Salle
C –   Richards, Ryan (CI) 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) 265 lb (120 kg) 1991–04–24
C –   Zaldivar, Keith 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 1996–05–25 Adamson
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Team manager


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

Roster

Head coaches

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Terrafima Dyip head coaches
Name Start End Seasons Overall record Best finish
W L PCT G
Manny Pacquiao 2014 2017 3 28 73 .385% 101 Quarterfinals
Chris Gavina 2017 2017 1 0 2 .000% 2 DNQ
Ricky Dandan 2017 2018 1 6 4 .600% 20 DNQ
Johnedel Cardel 2018 2024 6 36 121 .298% 157 Quarterfinals
Raymond Tiongco 2025 present

All-time roster

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Main article: Terrafirma Dyip all-time roster

Season-by-season records

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Main article: List of Terrafirma Dyip seasons
Records from the 2024–25 PBA season:
Conf. Team name Elimination round Playoffs
Finish W L PCT Stage Results
GOV Terrafirma Dyip 6th in Group A 1 9 .100 Did not qualify
COM TBD TBD TBD – TBD TBD
PHI TBD TBD TBD – TBD TBD
Total elimination round 1 9 .100 TBD
Total playoffs TBD TBD – TBD
Total 2024–25 1 9 .100 TBD
Total franchise 65 204 .242 0 championships

*one-game playoffs
**team had the twice-to-beat advantage

Awards

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Individual awards

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PBA Rookie of the Year PBA All-Defensive Team PBA Mythical First Team
PBA Mythical Second Team PBA Most Improved Player

PBA Press Corps Awards

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All-Rookie Team

All-Star Weekend

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Slam Dunk Contest All - Star Selection

2017

2018

2023

2024

See also

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References

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  1. ^ PBA approves entry of new teams NLEX, Kia, Blackwater for next season Archived October 6, 2014, at the Wayback Machine Rey Joble, InterAksyon.com, April 10, 2014
  2. ^ PBA readies dispersal draft Joaquin Henson, philstar.com, June 4, 2014
  3. ^ PBA: GlobalPort denies trading to Ginebra its 2014 first round pick Snow Badua, SportsDesk, June 13, 2014
  4. ^ Kia names Manny Pacquiao head coach of their expansion team, GMA News Online, June 9, 2014
  5. ^ Kia puts up contest for PBA team name, 15 finalists to win US trip to watch NBA game Archived July 14, 2014, at the Wayback Machine, Joshua Lopez, InterAksyon.com, May 29, 2014
  6. ^ Kia finally settles on a moniker for PBA team – and it's neither Kamao nor Pride, Snow Badua, spin.ph, August 24, 2014
  7. ^ "PBA: Call them the 'Kia Kamao' says Pacquiao". GMA Network Online. June 9, 2014. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
  8. ^ Badua, Snow (January 23, 2015). "KIA changing moniker of PBA ballclub from Sorento to Carnival – seriously". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  9. ^ "PBA ballclub rolls out new name, switches from KIA Carnival to Mahindra Enforcers". Spin.ph. July 15, 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
  10. ^ "PBA: Kia plans to change name to 'Mahindra Enforcers'". Inquirer.net. July 15, 2015. Retrieved July 17, 2015.
  11. ^ "PBA team Mahindra's new training facility". Rappler. March 13, 2016. Retrieved March 13, 2016.
  12. ^ "Newly-renamed Columbian battles Blackwater in Comm Cup opener". Dugout Philippines. April 3, 2018. Retrieved April 3, 2018.
  13. ^ Dioquino, Delfin (June 3, 2020). "PBA PBA gives green light to Dyip franchise transfer". Rappler. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  14. ^ "Dyip set to carry Terra Firma banner". PBA. June 3, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  15. ^ Naredo, Camille B. (September 30, 2020). "PBA: Dyip boss upbeat of team's chances in bubble". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
  16. ^ Ramos, Gerry. "'Impatient' team management wants Dyip to start winning, gain respect". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved February 1, 2021.
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