Wikipedia - Quezon Huskers
The Quezon Huskers are a Filipino professional basketball team based in Lucena. The team competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as a member of the league's South Division. They are one of five active teams based in Calabarzon and split their home games between Quezon Convention Center and Lucena Convention Center.
The team's first incarnation was the Quezon Coco Huskers of the United Regional Basketball League (URBL). The team ran from 2004 until 2005. The Huskers were then revived as an expansion team for the MPBL's 2023 season alongside the Negros Muscovados. The team also competes Pilipinas Super League (PSL) under the name Quezon Titans. The Huskers also have a volleyball counterpart in the Maharlika Pilipinas Volleyball Association in the Quezon Tangerines.
Owned by the Provincial Government of Quezon, the Quezon-based franchise won one championship, during the PSL's President's Cup in 2024.
History
First incarnation (2004–2005)
The team began play in 2004, when it was part of the now-defunct URBL.
Second incarnation (2023–present)
Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League
In January 2023, the MPBL announced that the league would be getting a new expansion team for the 2023 season. Later that month, Quezon Governor Angelina Tan announced that the team would be based in the province of Quezon. The team's name was later revealed as the Quezon Huskers. With the Huskers joining, Quezon became the last province in Calabarzon to have an MPBL team.
The team hosted the 2023 season opener, where they faced off against fellow expansion team Negros Muscovados. The Huskers pulled off a comeback in the second half to beat the Muscovados, 82–80. The Huskers would then go on a seven-game winning streak to begin their inaugural season and eventually finish with a record of 19–9, clinching the fifth seed in the South Division. Quezon became the first team in the professional era to make the playoffs in its inaugural season. Despite forcing a game 3 in the First Round, the team would lose to the defending South champion Zamboanga Family's Brand Sardines.
Pilipinas Super League
In October 2023, Quezon announced its entry to the PSL during the MPBL offseason. The team will be referred to as the Quezon Titans.
The team is named after the province of Quezon, where they are based, and they proudly represent their community both on and off the court. The Huskers have a loyal and passionate fan base that supports them at every game, creating an electric atmosphere in the arena.
Coached by a seasoned and experienced mentor, the Quezon Huskers are always striving for excellence and are constantly working to improve and elevate their game. With a winning mentality and a never-say-die attitude, they are a formidable opponent for any team they face.
Overall, the Quezon Huskers are a respected and admired team in the Philippines basketball world, known for their skill, determination, and commitment to the game.