WATCH OUT FOR THE NEW PBA TEAM "SAN MIG COFFEE MIX"

Expect a fiercer, livelier and more exciting PBA games as new and veteran players teamed up for the newly named team … San Mig Coffee Mixers formerly the B-Meg Llamados which just recently presented to the media at One Esplanade in Pasay City.

Headed by their coach Tim Cone, the members of the team literally run their way on the stage as their names are being called one by one ... as their supporters and friends cheered for them.

San Miguel Pure Foods Company President Francisco S. Alejo III announced the change in team name to members of the press and fans yesterday, in lively launch at the 1Esplanade in Pasay City. He also issued his marching orders for the team.

This is one way for the San Mig Coffee officers will be able to reach their target consumers and make the brand known since they know that many Filipinos love the sports of basketball. And as they want to be the number one team in the PBA league, they also want to make San Mig Coffee to be the number one coffee brand in our country.

Part of the team include Marc Pingris, Peter Jun Simon, James Yap, Jonas Villanueva, Rafi Reavis, JC Intal, Mark Barroca, Chris Pacana, Ken Bono, Joe De Vance, Mike Burtscher, Wesley Gonzales and Yancy de Ocampo. Playing in their first season are rookies Jewel Ponferrada, Gian Chu and Aldrech Ramos.

Assisting Cone at the bench are Richard del Rosario, Koy Banal, Johnny Abarrientos, Jeffrey Cariaso and Mon Jose. Four-time MVP Alvin Patrimonio serves as team manager.

The team franchise won the championships in the 1990 Third Conference, 1991 All-Filipino, 1993 All-Filipino, 1994 Commissioner's Cup, 1997 All-Filipino, 2002 Governors Cup, 2006 Philippine Cup, 2009-2010 Philippine Cup and just recently the “2012 Commissioner's Cup”.

With their vision to continue their winning tradition, San Miguel Coffee Mix has acquired top rookie players of the league aside from the stalwart players who are already in their roster. With this, San Miguel Coffee Mix team will surely battle it out on the court in the PBA as it opens on September 30 for its 38^th season.