2014–15 Meralco Bolts season

Meralco Bolts 2014–15 Norman Black Philippine Cup 6 5 6 Quarterfinalist(lost to Alaska in the 2nd round) Commissioner's Cup 6 5 5th Semifinalist (lost to Rain or Shine, 0–3) Governors' Cup 5 6 7th Quarterfinalist (lost to San Miguel in two games with twice-to-win disadvantage Manila Electric Company (an MVP Group subsidiary) Paolo Trillo 2013–14 2015–16 The 2014–15 Meralco Bolts season was the 5th 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.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 July 26: Former Alaska Aces coach Luigi Trillo was hired as assistant coach of the team.Former Alaska coach Luigi Trillo set to join Norman Black at Meralco https://web.archive.org/web/20140727195326/http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/former-alaska-coach-luigi-trillo-set-to-join-norman-black-at-meralco 2014-07-27 , Rey Joble, interaksyon.com, July 26, 2014 August 24: The 2014 PBA Draft will take place in Midtown Atrium, Robinson Place Manila. Draft picks 2014 PBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality PBA D-League team Collegeno draft picks Roster Meralco Bolts 2014–15 #FB6E1B #FFFFFF #0F2C6E #FFFFFF 1 Simon Atkins basketball G 5 11 185 De La Salle University PHI 1988-07-19 5 Jai Reyes G 5 7 150 Ateneo de Manila University PHI 1987-02-25 IN 7 Cliff Hodge F 6 4 195 Reedley College USA 1988-02-03 9 Sean Anthony basketball F 6 4 200 1986-01-26 McGill University CAN 10 Danny Ildefonso F/C 6 6 230 1976-12-08 National University (Philippines) PHI 11 Mike Cortez G 6 0 175 De La Salle University USA 1980-11-10 13 Ryan Buenafe G/F 6 2 225 Ateneo de Manila University PHI 1990-02-01 15 James Sena F 6 5 226 JRU PHI 1988-08-31 17 Anjo Caram G 5 7 159 San Beda College PHI 1991-01-14 20 Jared Dillinger F 6 4 220 Hawaii USA 1984-01-06 C 21 Reynel Hugnatan F 6 4 210 University of Manila PHI 1978-11-03 22 John Ferriols F 6 4 205 University of San Jose-Recoletos PHI 1974-09-09 23 Kelly Nabong F/C 6 6 230 1988-11-17 Santa Rosa Junior College USA 24 Rey Guevarra F 6 3 190 Letran PHI 1986-11-24 28 Gary David G 6 2 180 Lyceum PHI 1978-07-13 80 Mark Macapagal G/F 6 2 185 San Sebastian PHI 1979-09-20 IN USA Norman Black (Saint Joseph's) PHI Ronnie Magsanoc (University of the Philippines Diliman) PHI Luigi Trillo (De La Salle University) PHI Patrick Fran (University of Santo Tomas) PHI Xavier Nunag (University of the Philippines Diliman) PHI Gene Afable (Ateneo de Manila University) PHI Paolo Trillo (Ateneo de Manila University) http://www.pba.ph/teams/rosters/7 Philippine Cup Eliminations Standings MER Game log Playoffs Bracket Commissioner's Cup Eliminations Standings MER Game log Playoffs Bracket Transactions Trades Pre-season September 12, 2014http://www.dugout.ph/2014/09/anthony-to-meralco-baloria-to-nlex-in-three-team-pba-transfer.html Anthony to Meralco, Baloria to NLEX in three-team PBA transfer To BlackwaterSunday SalvacionJason Ballesteros(from Meralco) To MeralcoSean Anthony(from NLEX via Blackwater) To NLEXJuneric Baloria2016 & 2017 2nd round draft picks (from Blackwater) Recruited imports Tournament Name Debuted Last game Record Commissioner's Cup Josh Davis January 27 (vs Barangay Ginebra) April 5 (vs Rain or Shine) 8–7 No Import April 7 (vs Rain or Shine) 0–1 Governors' Cup Andre Emmett May 5 (vs GlobalPort) June 29 (vs San Miguel) 6–7 JPN Seiya Ando* May 13 (vs NLEX) June 29 (vs San Miguel) 5–6 (* Asian import) References Category:Meralco Bolts seasons Meralco