2023 MPBL All-Star Game

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| name = 2023 MPBL All-Star Game

| image =

| visitor = North All-Stars

| home = South All-Stars

| visitor_total = 99

| visitor_per1 = 31

| visitor_per2 = 24

| visitor_per3 = 15

| visitor_per4 = 29

| team1_coach = Dennis Pineda
{{small|(Pampanga Giant Lanterns)}}

| home_total = 91

| home_per1 = 21

| home_per2 = 19

| home_per3 = 28

| home_per4 = 23

| team2_coach = Alex Angeles
{{small|(Bacoor City Strikers)}}

| date = September 16, 2023

| arena = Bataan People's Center

| city = Balanga, Bataan

| MVP = Justine Baltazar

| attendance =

| network = Cignal TV (One PH, MPTV)

| previous = 2022

| next = 2024

}}

The 2023 MPBL All-Star Game was an exhibition game played on September 16, 2023, during the 2023 season of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). It was the fourth edition of the MPBL All-Star Game, which took place at the Bataan People's Center in Balanga, Bataan, the home arena of the Bataan Risers.

The North Division won against the South Division for the first time with a score of 99–91. Justine Baltazar was declared the All-Star Game MVP.{{Cite web |last=Sports |first=Manila Standard |date=2023-09-17 |title=North subdues South in MPBL All-Star Game; Pacquiao, Wamar, Gania shine in side events |url=https://manilastandard.net/?p=314371253 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=Manila Standard |language=en-US}}

All-Star Game

=Coaches=

The two coaches of each division's highest-ranked team up to that point coached the all-star rosters of their respective divisions. On September 1, 2023, it was revealed that Governor Dennis Pineda of the Pampanga Giant Lanterns would coach the North All-Stars, and Alex Angeles of the Bacoor City Strikers would coach the South All-Stars.

=Lineups=

The South Division reserves were announced on September 9, 2023. Former MVP John Wilson of the GenSan Warriors earned his second all-star selection alongside Marco Balagtas of the Muntinlupa Cagers, the latter joined teammate and first-time all-star JL Delos Santos. CJ Catapusan and Renzo Navarro both made their all-star debuts for Iloilo while Lucena mayor Mark Alcala earned his first selection for Quezon. Bacoor City's James Kwekuteye, Batangas City's Mark Neil Cruz, Imus's Jimboy Estrada, and Zamboanga's Joseph Gabayni also earned their first all-star selections.{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2023 |title=SOUTH ALL STARS RESERVES REVEALED |url=https://www.facebook.com/mpblofficialph/posts/pfbid02qvtLvojHZeLK1sgSFVHR1uVDf1hRwexQY7ccQpqtQRuLPCvTifhJAiEGeiQFZXojl |access-date=December 31, 2023 |publisher=Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League |via=Facebook}}

The South Division starters were announced on September 10, 2023. Kyt Jimenez of the GenSan Warriors and reigning MVP Jaycee Marcelino of the Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines started for the second straight season after earning their second all-star selections. Starters that also made their first appearance in the All-Star Game include Bacoor City's Michael Cañete, Batangas City's Jeckster Apinan, and Imus's Poypoy Actub.

The North Division reserves were announced on September 11, 2023. Troy Mallillin of the Rizal Golden Coolers made his second all-star appearance alongside teammate Jboy Gob, who made his first all-star appearance. Representing the hosting Bataan Risers was first-time all-star Yves Sazon. All joining the All-Star Game for the first time were Bulacan's Rence Alcoriza, Makati's Emman Calo, Marikina's Felipe Chavez, Nueva Ecija's Roi Sumang, Pasig City's Jason Ballesteros and Ryan Costello, and San Juan's Adrian Nocum.{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2023 |title=MAKE WAY FOR THE NORTH ALL STARS RESERVES |url=https://www.facebook.com/mpblofficialph/posts/pfbid08pwT9zX7ceaZsEa8fEh1x4pZwqzTdMfKHztXqRJmaZtLSA4xXnYxszzXwuier5wWl |access-date=December 31, 2023 |publisher=Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League |via=Facebook}}

The North Division starters were announced on September 12, 2023. Robby Celiz of the Makati OKBet Kings and Will McAloney of the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards made their second all-star appearance, with the former also earning his first starter selection. The Pampanga duo of Justine Baltazar and Encho Serrano made their all-star debuts alongside San Juan's Orlan Wamar Jr.{{Cite web |date=September 12, 2023 |title=PAMPANGA DYNAMIC DUO TO LEAD NORTH ALL STARS |url=https://www.facebook.com/mpblofficialph/posts/pfbid04qrK99W1BnGvsMUVZpXHs3Qf3RoXJrRJU9uKo5DHQ2Xa4HoTZxkpufD7gUEo8dkwl |access-date=December 31, 2023 |publisher=Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League |via=Facebook}}

The South Division replacements were announced on September 15, 2023. Jhan Nermal of the Bacoor City Strikers started in place of injured teammate Michael Cañete. Iloilo's CJ Catapusan opted out for personal reasons and was replaced by teammate Josh Flores as a reserve. Muntinlupa's John Amores took the reserve spot of JL Delos Santos due to the latter's collegiate commitments with José Rizal University.

class="wikitable" \|+ North All-Stars ! Pos ! Player ! Team ! No. of selections
scope="col" colspan="4"\|Starters
\| Justine Baltazar \| Pampanga Giant Lanterns \| align=center \| 1
\| Robby Celiz \| Makati OKBet Kings \| align=center \| 2
\| Will McAloney \| Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards \| align=center \| 2
\| Encho Serrano \| Pampanga Giant Lanterns \| align=center \| 1
\| Orlan Wamar Jr. \| San Juan Knights \| align=center \| 1
scope="col" colspan="4"\|Reserves
\| Rence Alcoriza \| Bulacan Kuyas \| align=center \| 1
\| Jason Ballesteros \| Pasig City MCW Sports \| align=center \| 1
\| Emman Calo \| Makati OKBet Kings \| align=center \| 1
\| Felipe Chavez \| Marikina Shoemasters \| align=center \| 1
\| Ryan Costello \| Pasig City MCW Sports \| align=center \| 1
\| Jboy Gob \| Rizal Golden Coolers \| align=center \| 1
\| Troy Mallillin \| Rizal Golden Coolers \| align=center \| 2
\| Adrian Nocum \| San Juan Knights \| align=center \| 1
\| Yves Sazon \| Bataan Risers \| align=center \| 1
\| Roi Sumang \| Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards \| align=center \| 1
colspan="4" \|Head coach: Dennis Pineda (Pampanga Giant Lanterns)

class="wikitable"

|+ North All-Stars

! Pos

! Player

! Team

! No. of selections

scope="col" colspan="4"|Starters

| Justine Baltazar

| Pampanga Giant Lanterns

| align=center | 1

| Robby Celiz

| Makati OKBet Kings

| align=center | 2

| Will McAloney

| Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards

| align=center | 2

| Encho Serrano

| Pampanga Giant Lanterns

| align=center | 1

| Orlan Wamar Jr.

| San Juan Knights

| align=center | 1

scope="col" colspan="4"|Reserves

| Rence Alcoriza

| Bulacan Kuyas

| align=center | 1

| Jason Ballesteros

| Pasig City MCW Sports

| align=center | 1

| Emman Calo

| Makati OKBet Kings

| align=center | 1

| Felipe Chavez

| Marikina Shoemasters

| align=center | 1

| Ryan Costello

| Pasig City MCW Sports

| align=center | 1

| Jboy Gob

| Rizal Golden Coolers

| align=center | 1

| Troy Mallillin

| Rizal Golden Coolers

| align=center | 2

| Adrian Nocum

| San Juan Knights

| align=center | 1

| Yves Sazon

| Bataan Risers

| align=center | 1

| Roi Sumang

| Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards

| align=center | 1

colspan="4" |Head coach: Dennis Pineda (Pampanga Giant Lanterns)

class="wikitable" \|+ South All-Stars ! Pos ! Player ! Team ! No. of selections
scope="col" colspan="4"\|Starters
\| Poypoy Actub \| Imus SV Squad \| align=center \| 1
\| Jeckster Apinan \| Batangas City Embassy Chill \| align=center \| 1
\| Kyt Jimenez \| GenSan Warriors \| align=center \| 2
\| Jaycee Marcelino \| Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines \| align=center \| 2
\| Jhan Nermal{{efn\|name=Bacoor\|Michael Cañete was initially announced as a starter but was replaced by Jhan Nermal due to injury.}} \| Bacoor City Strikers \| align=center \| 1
scope="col" colspan="4"\|Reserves
\| Mark Alcala \| Quezon Huskers \| align=center \| 1
\| John Amores{{efn\|name=Muntinlupa\|JL Delos Santos was initially announced as a reserve but was replaced by John Amores due to collegiate commitments.}} \| Muntinlupa Cagers \| align=center \|
\| Marco Balagtas \| Muntinlupa Cagers \| align=center \| 2
\| Mark Neil Cruz \| Batangas City Embassy Chill \| align=center \| 1
\| Jimboy Estrada \| Imus SV Squad \| align=center \| 1
\| Josh Flores{{efn\|name=Iloilo\|CJ Catapusan was initially announced as a reserve but was replaced by Josh Flores due to personal reasons.}} \| Iloilo United Royals \| align=center \| 1
\| Joseph Gabayni \| Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines \| align=center \| 1
\| James Kwekuteye \| Bacoor City Strikers \| align=center \| 1
\| Renzo Navarro \| Iloilo United Royals \| align=center \| 1
\| John Wilson \| GenSan Warriors \| align=center \| 2
colspan="4" \|Head coach: Alex Angeles (Bacoor City Strikers)

class="wikitable"

|+ South All-Stars

! Pos

! Player

! Team

! No. of selections

scope="col" colspan="4"|Starters

| Poypoy Actub

| Imus SV Squad

| align=center | 1

| Jeckster Apinan

| Batangas City Embassy Chill

| align=center | 1

| Kyt Jimenez

| GenSan Warriors

| align=center | 2

| Jaycee Marcelino

| Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines

| align=center | 2

| Jhan Nermal{{efn|name=Bacoor|Michael Cañete was initially announced as a starter but was replaced by Jhan Nermal due to injury.}}

| Bacoor City Strikers

| align=center | 1

scope="col" colspan="4"|Reserves

| Mark Alcala

| Quezon Huskers

| align=center | 1

| John Amores{{efn|name=Muntinlupa|JL Delos Santos was initially announced as a reserve but was replaced by John Amores due to collegiate commitments.}}

| Muntinlupa Cagers

| align=center |

| Marco Balagtas

| Muntinlupa Cagers

| align=center | 2

| Mark Neil Cruz

| Batangas City Embassy Chill

| align=center | 1

| Jimboy Estrada

| Imus SV Squad

| align=center | 1

| Josh Flores{{efn|name=Iloilo|CJ Catapusan was initially announced as a reserve but was replaced by Josh Flores due to personal reasons.}}

| Iloilo United Royals

| align=center | 1

| Joseph Gabayni

| Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines

| align=center | 1

| James Kwekuteye

| Bacoor City Strikers

| align=center | 1

| Renzo Navarro

| Iloilo United Royals

| align=center | 1

| John Wilson

| GenSan Warriors

| align=center | 2

colspan="4" |Head coach: Alex Angeles (Bacoor City Strikers)

;Notes

=Game=

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| scoreA = 99

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| scoreB = 91

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| Q2 = 24–19

| Q3 = 15–28

| Q4 = 29–23

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Pre-game events

=Executives' Game=

MPBL founder Manny Pacquiao won his second Executives' Game MVP award as the South Executives defeated the North Executives, 114–63.{{Cite web |date=2023-09-17 |title=8X World Champion Manny Pacquiao Turns Nikola Jokic, as He Registers an Incredible Triple-Double in the All-Star Game |url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/nba/nba-active-basketball-news-boxing-eight-x-world-champion-manny-pacquiao-turns-nikola-jokic-as-he-registers-an-incredible-triple-double-in-the-all-star-game/ |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=EssentiallySports}}

class="wikitable"

|+ North Executives

! Representative

! Team

Lavin Castro

| Pasay Voyagers

Xandrei Cruz

| Rizal Golden Coolers

Ronnie Dojillo

| Caloocan Batang Kankaloo

Aurelio Gonzales III

| Pampanga Giant Lanterns

Alfonso Kaw

| Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards

Cezar Mancao

| Manila Stars

Jett Nisay

| Bataan Risers

Voltaire Ora

| Valenzuela XUR Homes Realty Inc.

Richard Rosales

| Pasig City MCW Sports

JC Tan

| Quezon City Toda Aksyon

Elvis Tolentino

| Marikina Shoemasters

Jemal Vizcarra

| Parañaque Patriots

Rhonz Yuzon

| Bulacan Kuyas

colspan="2" |Head coach: Francis Ocampo (Rizal Golden Coolers)

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|+ South Executives

! Representative

! Team

Ross Alvarez

| Bacolod City of Smiles

Emmanuel Anonuevo

| Laguna Krah Asia

Nini Arquiza

| Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines

Marlou Aquino

| Bacoor City Strikers

Jojo Cunanan

Mermann Flores

Kaizer Galvez

John Gilbor

Jay Javelosa

| Iloilo United Royals

Ralph Lim

| Quezon Huskers

Manny Pacquiao

| {{n/a|N/A (MPBL founder)}}

Ruel Pacquiao

| Sarangani Marlins

Gerry Tee

| Batangas City Embassy Chill

Bengie Teodoro

| Mindoro Disiplinados

Denzel Wong

| Bicol Volcanoes

colspan="3" |Head coach: Cris Conwi (Bacoor City Strikers)

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=Three-Point Shooutout=

class="wikitable" \|+Contestants ! width=150\|Player ! width=200\|Team ! First round ! Final round
Orlan Wamar Jr.	San Juan Knights	align=center \| 21	align=center \| 20
bgcolor=#FFD77F \| Domark Matillano	Bacolod City of Smiles	align=center \| 17	align=center \| 18
Robbie Manalang	Pasig City MCW Sports	align=center \| 19	align=center \| 14
Levi Hernandez	Batangas City Embassy Chill	align=center \| 16	rowspan="9" {{n/a\|DNQ}}
Jonathan Uyloan	Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards	align=center \| 16
Al Francis Tamsi	Quezon Huskers	align=center \| 15
bgcolor=#B7FFB7 \| Joshua Santos	Bataan Risers	align=center \| 14
Enzo Joson	GenSan Warriors	align=center \| 13
bgcolor=#B7FFB7 \| James Castro	Bataan Risers	align=center \| 12
John Umali	Parañaque Patriots	align=center \| 12
Jeramer Cabanag	Caloocan Batang Kankaloo	align=center \| 10
Jayson Apolonio	Pampanga Giant Lanterns	align=center \| 7
Val Acuña	Muntinlupa Cagers	colspan="2" {{n/a\|DNP}}

; Notes

Player highlighted in gold is the event's defending champion.
Players highlighted in green are contestants from the hosting team.

=Slam Dunk Showdown=

class="wikitable" \|+Contestants ! width=150\|Player ! width=200\|Team ! First round ! Final round
CJ Gania	Pampanga Giant Lanterns	align=center \| 89 {{small\|(41+48)}}	align=center \| 50
Justine Guevarra	Bulacan Kuyas	align=center \| 90 {{small\|(48+42)}}	align=center \| 45
Poypoy Actub	Imus SV Squad	align=center \| 99 {{small\|(50+49)}}	align=center \| 32
Ximone Sandagon	Quezon Huskers	align=center \| 85 {{small\|(44+41)}}	rowspan="2" {{n/a\|DNQ}}
Mike Alvarez	GenSan Warriors	align=center \| 75 {{small\|(38+37)}}
Val Fornilos	Marikina Shoemasters	rowspan="3" colspan="2" {{n/a\|DNP}}
bgcolor=#B7FFB7 \| Alex Ramos	Bataan Risers
Rhinwil Yambing	San Juan Knights

; Notes

Players highlighted in green are contestants from the hosting team.

References

All-Star Game

2023

Category:September 2023 sports events in the Philippines

Category:Sports in Bataan