The 2011–12 Air21 Express season was the 1st season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). The team, originally known as the Shopinas.com Clickers took over the original Barako Bull Energy Boosters franchise after it was sold to the Lina Group of Companies (which also owns the Air21 Express, renamed as Barako Bull starting this season) in July 2011. The team was renamed as Air21 Express before the start of the Commissioner's Cup.
Key dates August 28: The 2011 PBA Draft took place in Robinson's Place Ermita, Manila.
Draft picks
Round Pick Player Position Nationality College 1 5 Mark Barroca PG Far Eastern University 2 11 Magi Sison C UP Diliman 3 1 Mark Cagoco PG/SG Jose Rizal University
Roster
Philippine Cup
Eliminations
Standings
Commissioner's Cup
Eliminations
Standings
Governors Cup
Eliminations
Standings
Transactions
Trades
Pre-season September 6, 2011B-MEG SNARES BARROCA IN 3-WAY DEAL, PBA.ph, September 6, 2011 To Shopinas.comElmer Espiritu(from Barako Bull) Brian Ilad (from B-Meg) To Barako BullDon Allado (from B-Meg)future second round pick (from B-Meg) To B-MegMark Barroca (from Shopinas.com)
Commissioner's Cup January 27, 2012 To Air21Nelbert OmolonMark Isip To MeralcoMark CanlasDennis Daa
Governors Cup May 29, 2012Alaska acquires Jazul from Air21 for Salamat, 2nd round pick , interaksyon.com To Air21Eric Salamat 2012 2nd round pick To AlaskaRJ Jazul June 7, 2012 To Air21Wynne Arboleda To Petron BlazeJojo Duncil
Additions Player Signed Former teamNelbert Omolon January 27, 2012(via trade) Meralco BoltsMark Isip January 27, 2012(via trade) Meralco BoltsHyram Bagatsing May 20, 2012 Free agentEric Salamat May 27, 2012(via trade) Alaska AcesWynne Arboleda June 7, 2012(via trade) Petron Blaze Boosters
Subtractions Player Signed New teamMark Canlas January 27, 2012(via trade) Meralco BoltsDennis Daa January 27, 2012(via trade) Meralco BoltsRJ Jazul May 27, 2012(via trade) Alaska AcesJojo Duncil June 7, 2012(via trade) Petron Blaze Boosters
Recruited imports Tournament Name Debuted Last game Record Commissioner's Cup Marcus Douthit February 19 (vs. Barako Bull) March 28 (vs. Barangay Ginebra) 3–6 Governors Cup Zach Graham May 23 (vs. Ginebra) June 29 (vs. Petron Blaze) 2–7
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