The 2000 Batang Red Bull Energizers season was the first season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). It changed its name to Batang Red Bull Thunder in the Governors' Cup.
Expansion draft Player Previous team Ato Agustin Sta. Lucia Realtors Glenn Capacio Mobiline Phone Pals Cris Bolado San Miguel Beermen Edmund Reyes Purefoods TJ Hotdogs
Transactions Players Added Via Draft Joseph Gumatay Via Free Agency Ruel Buenaventura (From Alaska; the Milkmen acquired Buenaventura from Pop Cola) Mick Pennisi (Direct-hire recruit) Antero Saldaña Elevated 6 players from their farm team Red Bull in the PBL Davonn Harp Kerby Raymundo Bernard Tanpua Jimwell Torion Lordy Tugade Junthy Valenzuela
Occurrences The Energizers had their first franchise victory on February 27 by scoring a 90-89 overtime win over Sta.Lucia, it was soon reversed when it was found out their rookie center, 18-year-old Kerby Raymundo had deficiency in academic credentials and ineligible to play in the pro league until next year, the PBA therefore forfeited two of their victories, including a repeat won game over Sta.Lucia on March 18 in Davao City.
Roster
Eliminations (Won games) DATE OPPONENT SCORE VENUE (Location) March 22 Shell 70-66 Philsports Arena April 26 Pop Cola 78-75 Philsports Arena April 30 San Miguel 92-88 Araneta Coliseum June 25 Purefoods 96-81 Araneta Coliseum July 9 Brgy.Ginebra 103-99 Araneta Coliseum July 28 Tanduay 86-70 Philsports Arena October 1 Tanduay 94-90 Ynares Center October 6 Pop Cola 100-95 OT Philsports Arena October 13 Brgy.Ginebra 91-86 Philsports Arena October 21 San Miguel 98-92 Cebu City October 25 Sta.Lucia 69-66 Philsports Arena November 5 Alaska 92-78 Araneta Coliseum November 8 Shell 118-103 Philsports Arena
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