2014–15 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters season

Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters 2014–15 Jong Uichico Philippine Cup 8 3 4th Semifinalist (lost to San Miguel, 0–4) Commissioner's Cup 8 3 2nd Champions vs. Rain or Shine 4-3 Governors' Cup 5 6 10th Did not qualify Smart Communications(an MVP Group subsidiary) Jimmy AlapagMagnum Membrere (assistant) 2013–14 2015–16 The 2014–15 Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters season was the 25th season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). Key dates July 9: Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters head coach Norman Black was moved to the Meralco Bolts, replacing Ryan Gregorio as head coach. Replacing Black in Talk 'N Text is assistant coach Jong Uichico.Norman Black moves to Meralco, Jong Uichico to take over Talk ‘N Text as MVP group shuffles coaches https://web.archive.org/web/20150924102425/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/norman-black-moves-to-meralco-jong-uichico-to-take-over-talk-n-text-as-mvp-group-shuffles-coaches 2015-09-24 , Interaksyon.com, July 9, 2014 August 24: The 2014 PBA draft took place in Midtown Atrium, Robinson Place Manila. January 9, 2015: Jimmy Alapag formally announced his retirement during a press conference at the Smart Araneta Coliseum prior to the second game of the 2014–15 PBA Philippine Cup Finals between the Alaska Aces and the San Miguel Beermen.https://www.rappler.com/sports/pba/80286-jimmy-alapag-retires/ Jimmy Alapag retires January 9, 2015 Rapplerhttp://www.spin.ph/basketball/pba/news/jimmy-alapag-retires-talk-n-text-pba-gilas Jimmy Alapag retires, takes on new role as Talk 'N Text manager, Gilas assistant coach Badua Snow January 9, 2015 spin.phhttp://sports.inquirer.net/171074/for-me-its-time-alapag-says-as-he-retires 'For me it's time', Alapag says as he retires Lozada Bong January 9, 2015 INQUIRER.net March 5: The team retired the jersey number of Jimmy Alapag during the All-Star Weekend, where he was also added as the 13th man of the South All-Stars.Fitting curtain call as Salud names Jimmy Alapag '13th man' of South team in PBA All-Stars, Snow Badua, spin.ph, January 30, 2015 Draft picks 2014 PBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality PBA D-League team College 2 8 Harold Arboleda F Jumbo Plastic Linoleum Giants Perpetual Roster Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters 2014–15 #2631C2 #F4EB51 #F4EB51 #FFFFFF 2 Jay Washington F 6 7 250 Eckerd 1981-11-10 PHI 4 Harvey Carey F 6 3 240 Sonoma State 1979-03-18 USA 6 Kevin Alas G 6 0 175 Colegio de San Juan de Letran 1991-11-13 PHI yes R/IN 9 Robert Labagala G 5 7 170 University of the East 1984-07-05 PHI 10 Ryan Jay Reyes Ryan Reyes G 6 2 190 Cal State Fullerton 1983-08-10 USA 11 Willie Miller Willie Miller (basketball) G 5 11 200 Colegio de San Juan de Letran 1977-07-13 PHI 12 Larry Fonacier G/F 6 2 170 Ateneo de Manila University 1982-05-13 PHI 17 Jayson Castro Jayson Castro G 5 10 185 Philippine Christian University 1986-06-30 PHI 21 Kelly Williams F 6 6 225 Oakland 1982-02-07 USA 22 Matt Ganuelas-Rosser Matt Ganuelas-Rosser G/F 6 4 186 1990-06-13 Cal Poly Pomona PHI R 23 Elmer Espiritu F 6 4 185 University of the East 1985-11-23 PHI IN 24 Robert Reyes F/C 6 6 215 Flagler 1983-03-16 USA 33 Ranidel De Ocampo F 6 6 225 Saint Francis of Assisi College System 1981-12-08 PHI C 42 Danny Seigle F 6 8 205 Wagner 1976-06-14 USA 51 Aaron Aban F 6 3 200 Colegio de San Juan de Letran 1982-04-08 PHI PHI Jong Uichico (De La Salle University) PHI Nash Racela (De La Salle University) PHI Bong Ravena (University of the East) PHI Jamike Jarin PHI Josh Reyes (Far Eastern University) USA Jimmy Alapag (Cal State San Bernardino) PHI Magnum Membrere (Ateneo de Manila University) (Asst. Mgr.) http://www.pba.ph/teams/rosters/10 Philippine Cup Eliminations Standings TNT Game log Playoffs Bracket Commissioner's Cup Eliminations Standings TNT Game log Playoffs Bracket Governors' Cup Eliminations Standings TNT Bracket Game log Transactions Trades Pre-season September 22, 2014Texters bag J-Wash, Ganuelas, Inquirer.net, September 22, 2014. To GlobalPortNonoy Baclao and 2017 1st round pick (from Talk 'n Text) To NLEXHarold Arboleda and 2018 2nd round pick(from Talk 'n Text via Globalport)2016 2nd round pick(from Ginebra via GlobalPort) To Talk 'N TextJay Washington (from GlobalPort)Matt Ganuelas (from NLEX via GlobalPort) October 2, 2014, Inquirer.net, October 2, 2014 To Rain or Shine2015 & 2019 2nd round picks To Talk 'N TextLarry Rodriguez October 9, 2014Alas heads to TnT in 3-team trade deal philstar.com, retrieved October 9, 2014 To BlackwaterLarry Rodriguez and 2015 1st round pick (from Talk 'N Text) To NLEXNiño Canaleta(from Talk 'N Text via Blackwater) To Talk 'N TextKevin Alas (from NLEX)2015 1st round pick (from Blackwater) Recruited imports Tournament Name Debuted Last game RecordCommissioner's Cup Richard Howell January 28 (vs Rain or Shine) February 15 (vs Ginebra) 4–1 Ivan Johnson February 20 (vs NLEX) April 29 (vs Rain or Shine) 12–6Governors' Cup Steffphon Pettigrew May 10 (vs Barangay Ginebra) June 19 (vs Kia) 5–6 JOR Sam Daghles* May 10 (vs Barangay Ginerba) June 19 (vs Kia) 5–6 (* Asian import) References Category:TNT Tropang 5G seasons Talk 'N Text