The 2003 Sta. Lucia Realtors season was the 11th season of the franchise in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).
Draft picks
Transactions Players added Via free agency Wilmer Ong (from Brgy.Ginebra) Paeng Santos (undrafted in 2001) Jomar Tierra (drafted by San Miguel in 2001) Jason Webb (returning player; last played for Tanduay in 2001) Allan Yu (last played for Tanduay in 2001) Via trade Leo Bat-Og (drafted by Alaska; the Realtors traded their pick Eugene Tejada in exchange) Kenneth Duremdes (from Alaska; acquired during draft day, gave up their 5th pick in the 1st and 2nd rounds)Players lost Via free agency Angelo David (to Talk 'N Text) Richard Del Rosario (to Alaska) Gherome Ejercito (to FedEx) Expedito Falcasantos (to Talk 'N Text) Marvin Ortiguerra (to FedEx) Omanzie Rodriguez (to FedEx)
Occurrences Assistant coach Alfrancis Chua was appointed as the new head coach of Sta.Lucia at the start of the season, Chua replaces Norman Black, whose contract wasn't renewed.
In the Reinforced Conference, import Nate James led the Realtors to five wins in eight games he played until an injury forces Sta.Lucia to bring back Damian Owens. Starting the best-of-three quarterfinal series against Alaska, the Realtors tapped former Red Bull import Ray Tutt as Owens' replacement when Owens himself is nursing a leg injury.
Roster
Game results All-Filipino Cup Date Opponent Score Top scorer Venue Location February 23 Alaska 82–91 Duremdes (26 pts) Araneta Coliseum Quezon City March 1 Brgy.Ginebra 82–89 Baguio City March 7 FedEx 81–71 Ynares Center Antipolo City March 12 Red Bull 83–92 Philsports Arena Pasig March 14 Talk 'N Text 71–72 Aquino (25 pts) Philsports Arena Pasig March 23 Purefoods 68–59 Araneta Coliseum Quezon City March 28 Brgy.Ginebra 103–97 Araneta Coliseum Quezon City April 2 Shell 79–69 Duremdes (29 pts) Philsports Arena Pasig April 6 Coca-Cola 84–82 Duremdes (23 pts) Philsports Arena Pasig April 11 San Miguel 77–80 OT Makati Coliseum Makati City April 16 Talk 'N Text 77–84 Philsports Arena Pasig April 23 Alaska 94–90 Duremdes (25 pts) Philsports Arena Pasig April 27 Purefoods 75–71 Aquino (22 pts) Araneta Coliseum Quezon City May 3 San Miguel 70–81 Puerto Princesa, Palawan May 7 Red Bull 95–89 Philsports Arena Pasig May 11 Shell 73–78 Araneta Coliseum Quezon City May 18 FedEx 75–76 Araneta Coliseum Quezon City May 23 Coca-Cola 76–98 Makati Coliseum Makati City
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