Romwel Anzures

Pureblends’ Joshua Munzon, James Kwekuteye, and Cade Flores (L-R). Photo from PBA Images.

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<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1759132034576IMG_8461.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Pureblends’ Joshua Munzon, James Kwekuteye, and Cade Flores. Photo from PBA Images."/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Pureblends’ Joshua Munzon, James Kwekuteye, and Cade Flores (L-R). <em>Photo from PBA Images.</em></span></span></span>MANILA — A new team is set to officially enter the mix as the PBA opens its Season 50 later this week.</div><p>Pureblends, which will use the name Titan Ultra Giant Risers, has completed its acquisition of the NorthPort Batang Pier franchise, the league announced Wednesday.</p><p>Set to be coached by former Terrafirma Dyip mentor Johnedel Cardel, the PBA’s newest team will be headed by the likes of Calvin Abueva, Cade Flores, Joshua Munzon, Jeo Ambohot, Fran Yu, Damie Cuntapay, rookies Chris Koon and Mario Barasi, Jerrick Balanza, James Kwekuteye, and Von Pessumal.</p><p>“Boss Bryan, thank you for giving me a chance to handle the new team,” said Cardel, referring to Pureblends team owner Bryan Calantoc, during the league’s Media Day festivities last week.</p><p>“Basta pasensya lang muna. This is a new team, syempre parang bago lang ito, rebuild,” he added.</p><p>This would also be the official end of the NorthPort franchise which entered the PBA 12 years ago as GlobalPort.</p><div>The farthest that the franchise have reached during its time in the PBA is the semifinals.<br/><br/><strong>RELATED VIDEO: <span class="fr-video fr-deletable fr-fvc fr-dvb fr-draggable" contenteditable="false" draggable="true"><iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/foBqa3OPKYw?&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></span></strong></div>

<p>A new team is set to officially enter the mix as the PBA opens its Season 50 later this week.</p>

A new team is set to officially enter the mix as the PBA opens its Season 50 later this week.

It’s official: Pureblends to enter PBA as Titan Ultra after completing NorthPort acquisition

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It’s official: Pureblends to enter PBA as Titan Ultra after completing NorthPort acquisition

Rom Anzures,

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Published Oct 01, 2025 01:12 PM PHT

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