Results
| Philippines MPBL | 04/18 10:00 | - | Paranaque Patriots v Iloilo United Royals | L | 72-66 | |
| Philippines MPBL | 04/09 08:00 | - | Bacolod City of Smiles v Iloilo United Royals | W | 67-85 | |
| Philippines MPBL | 10/21 12:00 | - | Iloilo United Royals v Bacoor City Strikers | L | 61-72 | |
| Philippines MPBL | 10/14 10:00 | - | Bacoor City Strikers v Iloilo United Royals | L | 92-52 | |
| Philippines MPBL | 10/07 12:00 | - | Iloilo United Royals v Bacoor City Strikers | W | 89-86 | |
| Philippines MPBL | 09/25 12:00 | - | Iloilo United Royals v Pasay Voyagers | L | 84-85 | |
| Philippines MPBL | 09/21 08:00 | - | Iloilo United Royals v Rizal Xentro Mall Golden Coolers | W | 78-75 | |
| Philippines MPBL | 08/22 08:00 | - | Pasig City v Iloilo United Royals | L | 75-63 | |
| Philippines MPBL | 08/15 08:00 | - | Bataan Risers v Iloilo United Royals | L | 89-77 | |
| Philippines MPBL | 08/11 10:00 | - | Makati Kings v Iloilo United Royals | L | 87-80 | |
| Philippines MPBL | 08/05 08:00 | - | Quezon City Gaz N Go v Iloilo United Royals | W | 51-77 | |
| Philippines MPBL | 07/22 12:00 | - | Iloilo United Royals v Laguna Krah Asia | W | 57-55 |
Wikipedia - Iloilo United Royals
The Iloilo United Royals are a Filipino professional basketball team based in the province of Iloilo. The team currently competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as a member of the league's South Division. They are one of three teams based in the Western Visayas region and play their home games at Passi City Arena in Passi.
The team joined the league in the 2019–20 season.
History
JJ Javelosa, who would later own the team, and basketball coach Nash Racela conceived of an idea for an Iloilo team in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) while playing golf. Racela brought in his co-coach Eric Gonzales to the nascent team. Javelosa, would have tapped his son Jay, who was then playing college basketball for the Ateneo Blue Eagles, while Racela would have recruited from his varsity FEU Tamaraws team. MPBL founder Manny Pacquiao approved of the plan, but was almost shelved when a sponsor backed out. The elder Javelosa eventually found new sponsors, and named the team the Iloilo United Royals.
In the Royals' inaugural season, the team qualified to the playoffs in its debut season, finishing 18–12, claiming the sixth seed in the South. In the First Round, the team was eliminated by the Basilan Steel in the South Division First Round.
In the 2021 MPBL Invitational, the team was drawn into Group A alongside the other Visayas teams – Bacolod and Negros – and finished second, placing them into the playoff tournament. The team would go on to lose to the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards in the Quarterfinals. Iloilo then opted out of the 2022 MPBL season, with Javelosa stating that they took a leave of absence as they were uncertain that the MPBL will hold a tournament due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the Philippines.
The Royals were announced to be one of the teams returning to the MPBL in time for the 2023 season. Manu Inigo replaced Eric Gonzales as coach, with Cocolife as the principal sponsor.
The Iloilo United Royals are known for their fast-paced and aggressive style of play, with a focus on teamwork and ball movement. The team is led by head coach Eric Gonzales, who has a wealth of experience coaching basketball at various levels in the Philippines.
The roster of the Iloilo United Royals is made up of talented and dedicated players from all over the Philippines, including veterans and up-and-coming stars. Some of the team's top players include point guard Richard Escoto, shooting guard Al Tamsi, and power forward Jay-Ar Ng Sang.
Off the court, the Iloilo United Royals are committed to giving back to their community through various outreach programs and initiatives. The team is also known for their passionate and supportive fan base, who come out in droves to cheer on their beloved Royals at every game.