MANILA, Philippines — Now carrying the banner Magnolia Hotshots, the team formerly called Star Hotshots looks forward to opening a new chapter in its PBA history while striving to maintain the winning tradition of the Purefoods franchise. Every time there’s switch in name, the team wins a championship,” Hotshots team manager Alvin Patrimonio said during the media launch for the Magnolia Hotshots Pambansang Manok squad yesterday at the Ynares Arena in Pasig. We’re really working hard to improve the team some more,” said Victolero. The Hotshots are bringing back 14 mainstays from last year with rookie signees Rob Herndon and Gwynne Capacio giving a helping hand in their quest for glory. ”Magnolia as a brand has always been targeted to housewives and we realized we have to expand that base and reach out to young people through sports.

Source: Philippine Star November 27, 2017 16:18 UTC