UAAP Season 75 Women's Football Rosters

Note: name in italics means she is a rookie.

Ateneo de Manila University

Alessandra Francesca Abraham
Inez Camille M P. Achacoso
Marie Angelie I. Cadayona
Mia Angela B. Catedrilla
Ma Leah Patricia N. Cruz
Alexa Monica P. Dabao
Camille M M. Dayrit
Cecilia M D. Dayrit
Fiona Natasha Jean Faulkner
Kimberlee A. Jimenez
Maria Ines G. Lorenzo
Anne Therese Marie B. Martin
Jasmine Jillian L. Matalam
Kathleen Camille M. Rodriguez
Mikaela Louise B. Romero
Ramona Julia D. Sucgang
Angelica Fae G. Tiu
Princess Marie C. Trinidad

De La Salle University

Catalina Maria Ramona Abaya
Marie Celine F. Ampil
Megan D. Diaz
Chermaine Lou D. Guancia
Samantha Louise N. Hain
Maria Monica M. Henson
Ma. Ellyca Denise L. Lacson
Meryll Mae O. Ledesma
Carmela Marie B. Lizares
Noreen Kim A. Maligad
Regine Metillo
Maria Isabel L. Montelibano
Toni Zoemima M. Nolasco
Karla Jenine P. Pacificador
Inna Kristianne B. Palacios
Dominiuque Marie F. Scott
Erika Lorraine T. Turtur
Ma. Cristina Rosanne M. Viray
Adrianne Aniana B. Yniguez
Ma. Isabel E. Zulaybar

Far Eastern University

Analou A. Amita
Jenelyn A. Amita
Sarah Jane M. Banagodos
Jezza P. Baron
Mea D. Bernal
Alesa N. Dolino
Charmaine Joy M. Fagaragan
Coleen Faye C. Grande
Jean Brigette Dc. Kadil
Loreta C. Ladero
Dawn Antoniette L. Nengasca
Sheramae B. Ramos
Mara Kristia D. Sabanal
Sharmine B. Siatong
Barbie Ann S. Sobredo
Emarie P. Solano
Jessa Marie S. Sumagpao
Alexandra Monica A. Trebol
Beberly B. Valencia

University of the Philippines

Paulina Marie T. Abadilla
Aira Audrey Alexis G. Agustin
Christille Mae D. Ardiente
Stephanie Nicole Q. Bantoc
Geia Andrea B. Barrido
Anna Maria Concepcion Cabrera
Jermaine Lois C. Choa Peck
Martha Ruth T. Dagdag
Kaira Nicole M. Dimatulac
Muriel Felicity Gloria Gonzales
Patricia C. Malonzo
Monica Louise Y. Manalansan
Marsha C. Nackaerts
Natalie B. Nisce
Katherine Louise B. Orsolino
Clara Victoria H. Poblador
Maria Beatriz N. Quintos
Hannah Katrina Corazon Servida
Daniella Cristina Ugarte
Christina Marie C. Vergara

University of Santo Tomas

Jena Ralyn L. Abuan
Pearl Anjanette P. Aguilar
Hi'maya C. Argel
Anishan Grace F. Buison
Jennizel B. Cabalan
Nikki A. Castroverde
Joma J. Clemente
Jan Christelle A. Cleofe
Cara Jamile J. Corpus
Aira M. Ilan
Trixia Grace C. Jalbuena
Diane L. Jazul
Marice N. Magdolot
Marie N. Magdolot
Mira Mae B. Nonato
Nikki S. Regalado
Isabela Francesca N. Rivilla
Chanda I. Solite
Marielle D. Sutacio
Cheska Jane M. Toledo

UAAP Season 75 Men's Football Rosters

Note: Name denoted in italics means rookie

Ateneo de Manila University

John Christopher T. Aw Young
Antonio Lorenzo R. Bonoan
Valentino B. Calvo
Thomas Julio P. Cruel
Leandro Martin T. Fabregas
Eric Lorenzo A. Figueroa
Philip Armand G. Gozali
Leo Carlo R. Liay
Jacob Jose G. Lorenzo
Michael Jeremy Mabanag
Wilson Keith B. Marcelino
Luis Emmanuel S. Mendoza
Yu S. Murayama
Christian Jerico Allan B. Noel
Nicholas Michael R. O'Donnell
Emmanuel D. Paredes
Emilio Felipe C. Pelaez
Jose Antonio G. Sison
Christopher J. Sumulong
Miguel V. Tuazon

De La Salle University

Nathanael Andrew G. Alquiros
Carl John D. Amisola
Hector Ian Jorge B. Borromeo
Antonio Luis R. Celdran
Joshua Noel A. Cruz
Patrick Phillip B. Deyto
David Angelo R. Diamante
Derrico Gabriel R. Diamante
Inigo Rafael A. Gonzales
Sung Won Hong - foreigner
Gerald Mark P. Layumas
Andres Philip Mayol
Jose Luis Ricardo Montelibano
Matthew Erwin Thomas Nierras
Joshua Raphael A. Poe
Federicco D. Rabaya
Larson Peter C. Smit
Charleston Franklin C. Uy
Gregory Norman M. Yang
Jhoguev P. Ybanez

Far Eastern University

Amani Manuel S. Aguinaldo
Arnel A. Amita
Paolo A. Bugas
Justin Marc S. Calamba
Jestoni P. Celeste
Noli John N. Chavez
Dexter Jae R. Chio
Van Rey C. Diaz
Nicolas B. Ferrer, jr.
Nino D. Fuentes
Eric Ben G. Giganto
Angelou Val S. Jurao
Jason S. Lofranco
Lester Dr. Madia
Jesus Joaquin G. Melliza
Michael B. Menzi
Nicanor B. Menzi, jr.
Patrick Bonn F. Rallos
Alex R. Rayos, jr.
Chy P. Villasenor

National University

Michael Vincent P. Angeles
Elgen R. Antipolo
Anthony P. Antipolo
Darryl Ivan B. Arriesgado
Marlon S. Cabrera
Arnel A. Casil
Chac Renus U. Cuaresma
Charles Jade Denver F. Dumlao
Bryan T. Garciano
Juniel R. Jalandoni
Joey I. Lacson
Jerome L. Manoop
Mark Jojo T. Marcaida
Frederick B. Nueva
Pritchill Evans I. Pascual
Hayeson H. Pepito
David T. Reyes
Mark Anthony A. Sampaga

University of the East

Edgardo M. Aguirre, Jr.
Fitch Johnson Daviz Arboleda
Temoteo B. Balloban, jr.
Mariano C. Caballero
Lendon L. Clores
Reginald Kim C. Gomez
Jeffrey Allen P. Lacsamana
John Caesar A. Llaguno
John Richard D. Mayor
Kim Dustin M. Medina
Nik Darrow R. Molo
Norman F. Obrence
Janus Melchor R. Ragodon
Kevin Rey D. Rioveros
Jade M. Riva
Michael G. Tulio
John Paolo C. Villamor
Mark Russel B. Villanueva

University of the Philippines

Vincent Karl P. Aguilar
Alfonso Ignacio S. Ancheta
Fe B. Baya
Mark Anthony B. Besana
Tyrone T. Caballes
Raphael Russel C. Castro
James Paul A. Condat
Nathaniel T. De Guzman
Joseph Ryan G. Fermin
Raymark Kenneth B. Fernandez
Daniel Bernan R. Gadia
Gabriel Perfecto G. Mendoza
Evanjames O. Mendoza
Carlos Alberto Gerardo Monfort
Nino F. Muros
Jacob P. Ochoa
Deo M. Seguinal
Michael Nehemiah T. Simms
Gerardo W. Valmayor
Nathanael Ace P. Villanueva
Albert Eli L. Yatco

University of Santo Tomas

Carmelus Francis R. Aseneta
Marvin Lloyd D. Barquin
Ronald B. Batisla-ong
Joel Z. Bones
John Elton T. De Arce
Uche D. Ememandu - foreigner
Shinmar G. Felongco
Yang Seon Kim - foreigner
Ronnel B. Lagrimas
Albert P. Llevares
Mateo K. Miranda
Noel Newton R. Nathaniel
Emmanuel M. Obiegbu, jr.
Patrick Nesbitt Dl. Oneill
Norwyn Roi M. Ortanez
Ricky Ryan R. Ragay
Divino M. Regis
Peter Hendrik B. Ricamora
Jejomar R. Valdez

Fr. Jett Villarin's Memo

The drama is now over, (I think). 

Over the past few days, Mr Manuel V Pangilinan (MVP) and I have been meeting in an effort to move forward and create a more open and constructive partnership. Our dialogue touched upon various matters (both immediate and long-term) that involve the Ateneo de Manila.

On the specific issue of the Head Coach of our Men’s Varsity Basketball Team, MVP offered to arrange for me to meet with Coach Bo Perasol, so that we could reconsider our mutual termination of an earlier agreement. In view of this development, I reconvened the Search Committee, which had earlier recommended Coach Bo as their candidate for the said post. The Committee met last Friday, 24 November, and confirmed their recommendation in respect of Coach Bo. With the affirmation and support of the Search Committee, I am pleased to announce that Coach Bo shall be the Head Coach of the Ateneo Blue Eagles beginning 1 December 2012. We are grateful to MVP for his gesture of goodwill.

At the same time, I would like to encourage the Ateneo community to continue supporting what will now be a Sports Endowment Fund (SEF). I have decided to expand the scope and mission of this Fund to include all athletic programs beyond basketball, as we believe in the wisdom of the SEF being the umbrella capital fund which will sustain our athletes and sports programs for the long term. Thus, contributions to basketball and all other athletic programs shall henceforth be channeled through the SEF. The Ateneo de Manila will supervise this Fund with the appropriate governance and management systems to ensure the smooth running of all our athletic programs. Under Fr Nemesio Que SJ, the team tasked with oversight of the SEF has begun their work.

I am hopeful that everyone in the Ateneo community will give their wholehearted support to this enlarged SEF. In fact, I am heartened by the response we have received thus far in the form of pledges and donations, and I know I can count on all of you to remain committed to building this Fund, and supporting our beloved alma mater. MVP and the MVP Sports Foundation have agreed to infuse this Fund with a significant donation.

We undertake all these efforts to strengthen the formative and Ignatian values that are drawn from our engagement in athletics in the Ateneo family. In this and in many other endeavors, we are also given a glimpse of our mission and identity.

Mens sana in corpore sano.

Jose Ramon T Villarin SJ
President

And with that, the quest from ANIMo Ateneo is now in full swing.

The Cinquel: Or How the "Drive for Five" was completed

This piece serves as my initial post for Hoo.Ph. (The actual post can be seen here).

History has been made, as the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eagles proceeded to do what was perceived to be the unthinkable. By sweeping the postseason, they became the first team to win five straight UAAP Men's Basketball championships. (Before you raise a howl, yes, the University of the East won seven straight from 1965-71, but in 1967, they shared a championship with the University of Santo Tomas, mainly because both teams' coaches decided to not reveal their 2nd half starting fives to the officials).

How did Ateneo assert themselves in the Finals? How did they secure the championship in sweeping UST?

Before the Finals, I wrote my thoughts on my own sports blog my own snippets of how the Finals would turn out. It would be a good idea to revisit these and see how things went based from that prism.

1. Baseline action. Look for Pido to do some PnRs with some baseline plays akin to what Gee did with Yutien Andrada on Greg Slaughter during the Final Four, taking advantage of the slow-footed behemoth.

I thought Ateneo did enough defensively to make the necessary adjustments on the baseline. How do I know? Well, I don't remember really how UST took advantage of it.

2. Juami Tiongson / Nico Elorde on Jeric Fortuna. There is a huge drop on playmaking productivity from Jeric (5.5 assts in 33.8 minutes) to his deputy, streak-shooting Clark Bautista (1.9 assts in 24.2 minutes). It's up to the point guard tandem to put pressure on him, maybe even force him into foul trouble.

This was very apparent in Game 1, as the Blue Eagle Point Guard Corps shut him down. Jeric shot 1/11 from the field, producing just four points and two assists in a whopping 38 minutes of action. Game 2 was a different story altogether, as he poured in twenty points in what turned out to be his final game as a Growling Tiger. You can probably say he went down fighting, that he went out in a blaze of glory with 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists (and zero turnovers) in 35 minutes.

3. 2006 = 2012?. In 2006, Pido had a group of versatile forwards supporting Jervy Cruz. From Allan Evangelista to Dylan Ababou to Mark Canlas to Francis Allera. Can Aljon Mariano, Melo Afuang and Kevin Ferrer be able to live up to being the versatile forwards supporting Karim Abdul?

Melo Afuang was sorely missed in Game 1, as he missed the game due to dengue. He was able to return in time for Game 2, but it was clear he was not at optimum playing capacity. He played 11 minutes in what turned out to be his final game as a Growling Tiger, with three rebounds (all on the offensive end) and an assist and missing his only attempt from the field. Aljon Mariano was crucial in Game 1, trying to match Nico Salva, point-for-point, finishing with 22. But he was effectively shut down in Game 2, shooting 2/10 for just four points. Kevin Ferrer had his hands full trying to be Kiefer Ravena's main defender, with the Phenom limited to 13 points in Game 1, but he took over in Game 2 with a game-high 22 points. Kevin did manage to get himself to score 13 in Game 1 and 7 in Game 2.

4. Rebounding. Even with Slaughter around, Ateneo has not really shown itself as a team that would dominate the boards (last in offensive boards, partly due to being the best shooting team in the UAAP). With Abdul around and his capability for 20-20 nights visible for the first time since Jervy, being able to keep him in check would be a plus. In addition, UST is the best when it comes to offensive rebounding. Need to box out.

Ateneo overwhelmed UST in Game 1, a +10 edge in rebounds (+4 in offensive end), while in Game 2, they virtually even (47-46), although the Growling Tigers owned the offensive boards, doubling the Blue Eagles 20-10.

5. Poise. Pido prides on his 3 P's. But does he and the Growling Tigers have the necessary gumption when the situation calls for it? We have seen time and again how the Blue Eagles during this string of success when the chips are down. They have prided on their clutch-ness this season.

Need a basket? Someone from Ateneo will get it for you, whether from Kiefer Ravena slashing through the lane, or a medium-range jumper from Nico Salva, or huge shotgun-cocking three from Juami Tiongson. Need a key rebound, Ryan Buenafe gets the key tip. Or Greg Slaughter using his size to get the ball first. You'd see Ryan Buenafe issue a nifty assist or a issue the pass that eventually becomes a key bucket. That's how years of championship experience get you ready for these situations, not to mention the collective high basketball IQs of the team, led by Coach Norman Black. This is true, especially on the defensive end. The Growling Tigers committed eleven turnovers, but two were especially costly, a 5-second inbounds violation that doubly hurt because it came off a timeout, and the final play of the game with Tiongson intercepting the Clark Bautista pass to Jeric Fortuna, effectively handing the championship over.

Retrospective: The Ateneo - La Salle Final Four

Sometimes, statistics tell the story and interpret it the way you want it to be. See if you can discern this game.

UAAP Finals - The Preview

Here are some small snippets on what I'd expect in the Finals.

1. Baseline action. Look for Pido to do some PnRs with some baseline plays akin to what Gee did with Yutien Andrada on Greg Slaughter during the Final Four, taking advantage of the slow-footed behemoth.

2. Juami Tiongson / Nico Elorde on Jeric Fortuna. There is a huge drop on playmaking productivity from Jeric (5.5 assts in 33.8 minutes) to his deputy, streak-shooting Clark Bautista (1.9 assts in 24.2 minutes). It's up to the point guard tandem to put pressure on him, maybe even force him into foul trouble.

3. 2006 = 2012?. In 2006, Pido had a group of versatile forwards supporting Jervy Cruz. From Allan Evangelista to Dylan Ababou to Mark Canlas to Francis Allera. Can Aljon Mariano, Melo Afuang and Kevin Ferrer be able to live up to being the versatile forwards supporting Karim Abdul?

4. Rebounding. Even with Slaughter around, Ateneo has not really shown itself as a team that would dominate the boards (last in offensive boards, partly due to being the best shooting team in the UAAP). With Abdul around and his capability for 20-20 nights visible for the first time since Jervy, being able to keep him in check would be a plus. In addition, UST is the best when it comes to offensive rebounding. Need to box out.

5. Poise. Pido prides on his 3 P's. But does he and the Growling Tigers have the necessary gumption when the situation calls for it? We have seen time and again how the Blue Eagles during this string of success when the chips are down. They have prided on their clutch-ness this season.

Final Four Preview Snippets

On UST - NU (UST with twice-to-beat edge)

1. Karim Abdul vs Emmanuel John Mbe. Great Gatorade duel in the making. Both players invaluable for their offensive output in the low post.

2. Kevin Ferrer's defense on Rayray Parks. The UAAP MVP will be a handful, and the former Tiger Cub will be UST's first option to try to stop him from stuffing the stat sheet.

3. NU PG play. Endgame execution is key, and that means both Alolino and Rono need to keep things steady.

On Ateneo-La Salle (Ateneo with twice-to-beat edge)

1. Archer big consistency. Norbert Torres and Arnold Van Opstal were huge in the fourth quarter in the playoff game against the Bringas brothers, Escoto and Hargrove. They'll need to be at par with that against Ateneo, if not, then Yutien Andrada, Papot Paredes and Jovet Mendoza need to step up.

2. Perimeter shooting. La Salle won't be shooting that bad again from there, right? Vosotros, Revilla and Teng can't be atrocious for two straight game. Ateneo is not known to shoot well from distance as well.

3. Ryan Buenafe. He lives for these kind of moments. Against La Salle, in the postseason, when the chips are down..

Encapsulating the UAAP - Week 11

Rankings after the week's games:

Ateneo - Nothing to worry about (yet), the drama is off the court and Coach Norman Black made sure of it.

UST - Thanking the Bulldogs for getting them the twice-to-beat. Repayment will be ushering them out the door.

NU - Last 8 points of NU had the MVP's imprints on it.

La Salle - Are these Archers ready to step up when the chips are on the line?

FEU - Bert coaching for his job now?
Adamson - *slow claps* for Eric Camson, who should deserve all-UAAP nods.
UE - Imagine Boyzie with an offseason with this ragtag bunch, and add the hidden stash.
UP - Will Manny Dandan earn the chance to rebuild the Maroons while they determine if the Prodigal Son will be there next year.

What lies ahead:

Seniors

Wednesday @ Mall of Asia Arena: 4 P.M. De La Salle University vs Far Eastern University
Saturday @ SMART-Araneta Coliseum: 12 P.M. University of Santo Tomas vs National University / 4 P.M. Ateneo de Manila University vs De La Salle-Far Eastern University playoff winner.

Women

 Wednesday @ Mall of Asia Arena: 12 NN. Ateneo de Manila University vs National University

Juniors

TBD

Encapsulating the UAAP - Week 10

Credit to the owner of the photo.

Rankings after the week's games:

Ateneo - Finishes the regular season on the roost.

La Salle - All they need is to win, and they'll be in.
UST -Obviously, those who want to push for UST clearly need to reread FIBA rules. Still, it was a damn close game.

FEU - They get Mike Tolomia back, but is Arvie Bringas done?
NU - Needs to prove that the board room result was not in vain.
Adamson - Shooting the lights out, now they look to shoot for a spoiler role.
UE - Will Boyzie fulfill the destiny of creating mayhem? They have the toughest part, needing to beat UST.
UP - For a team with 8 graduating players, snagging one win is a really really disappointing thing.

What lies ahead:

Seniors

Thursday @ Mall of Asia Arena: 2 P.M. University of Santo Tomas vs University of the East / 4 P.M. Adamson vs De La Salle University
Sunday @ SMART-Araneta Coliseum: 4 P.M. Far Eastern University vs National University

Women

Sunday @ SMART-Araneta Coliseum: 9:30 A.M. Far Eastern University vs National University

Juniors

Wednesday @ Fil-Oil Flying V Arena: 10:15 A.M. Adamson University vs Ateneo de Manila / 12 NN National University vs University of the East / 1:45 P.M. University of the Philippines Integrated School vs University of Santo Tomas / 3:30 P.M. De La Salle - Zobel vs Far Eastern University
Sunday @ Fil-Oil Flying V Arena: 10:15 A.M. University of the East vs Adamson University / 12 NN National University vs Far Eastern University / 1:45 P.M. Ateneo de Manila vs University of Santo Tomas / 3:30 P.M. De La Salle - Zobel vs University of the Philippines Intergrated School

Encapsulating the UAAP - Week 9

Credit to owner of photo

Rankings after the week's games:

Ateneo - Get well soon, JP Erram. See you next season on the court.
FEU - Shook off the boardroom drama by downing a Warrior. 
UST - A chance at finishing on top is in sight, with the Ateneo devoid a big as the Cardiac Cats' biggest test left.
NU - They got their wish off the court. They'll have to, however, do their thing on the court.
La Salle - Chew on Almond and feed the Bear. That might be the recipe to tame a Tamaraw. 
UE - Imagine if Boyzie Zamar was coaching this team since the start of the season. 
Adamson - It's not Eric Camson's fault. That's what JP Erram said. He torched the champs for 26. 
UP - Consolation for the Maroons? 9/22 is only a couple of weeks away. 

What lies ahead:

Seniors

Thursday @ PSC-PhilSports Arena: 2 P.M. University of the Philippines vs Far Eastern University / 4 P.M. National University vs Ateneo de Manila
Saturday @ Mall of Asia Arena: 2 P.M. University of the East vs Adamson / 4 P.M. University of Santo Tomas vs Ateneo de Manila
Sunday @ Mall of Asia Arena: 2 P.M. National University vs University of the Philippines / 4 P.M. De La Salle University vs Far Eastern University
Next Thursday @ Mall of Asia Arena: 2 P.M. University of Santo Tomas vs University of the East / 4 P.M. Adamson vs De La Salle University
Next Sunday @ SMART-Araneta Coliseum: 4 P.M. Far Eastern University vs National University

Women

Wednesday @ Fil-Oil Flying V Arena: 12 NN Far Eastern University vs University of the East / 1:45 P.M. University of Santo Tomas vs De La Salle University / 3:30 P.M. University of the Philippines vs National University / 5:15 P.M. Ateneo de Manila vs Adamson University
Sunday @ Mall of Asia Arena: 8:30 AM University of the East vs University of the Philippines / 10:15 A.M. National University vs De La Salle University / @ FIl-Oil Flying V Arena: 3:30 P.M. Ateneo de Manila vs University of Santo Tomas / 5:15 P.M. Far Eastern University vs Adamson University

Juniors

Wednesday @ Fil-Oil Flying V Arena: 8:30 A.M. Far Eastern University vs University of the Philippines Integrated School / 10:15 AM University of the East vs Ateneo de Manila
Thursday @ PSC-PhilSports Arena: 8:30 A.M. Adamson University vs University of Santo Tomas / 10:15 A.M. National University vs De La Salle - Zobel
Sunday @ FIl-Oil Flying V Arena: 8:30 A.M. University of the East vs University of Santo Tomas / 10:15 A.M. Far Eastern University vs Adamson University / 3:30 P.M. Ateneo de Manila vs De La Salle - Zobel / 5:15 P.M. University of the Philippines Integrated School vs National University
Next Wednesday @ Fil-Oil Flying V Arena: 10:15 A.M. Adamson University vs Ateneo de Manila / 12 NN National University vs University of the East / 1:45 P.M. University of the Philippines Integrated School vs University of Santo Tomas / 3:30 P.M. De La Salle - Zobel vs Far Eastern University
Next Sunday @ Fil-Oil Flying V Arena: 10:15 A.M. University of the East vs Adamson University / 12 NN National University vs Far Eastern University / 1:45 P.M. Ateneo de Manila vs University of Santo Tomas / 3:30 P.M. De La Salle - Zobel vs University of Santo Tomas

Encapsulating the UAAP - Week 8

Thanks, Fabilioh.com

Rankings after the week's games:

Ateneo - Stamping its class. Clearly getting ready to prime themselves for the stretch run. Starting Ryan was masterstroke.
FEU - Really embarrassing performance by the Tamaraws against the champions.
UST - The schedule lightens up now. Time to take advantage.
La Salle - Joshua Webb only has one win in twelve Ateneo-La Salle meetings in the UAAP. 
NU - Virtual knock-out game beckons against La Salle.
Adamson - Jericho Cruz is sensational. Watch out next year.
UE - Sumang-to-Javier drive and dish. Run to perfection. Boyzie Zamar has some tools to work with. 
UP - That was truly an agonizing loss. The community is starving for a victory. The fight continues.

What lies ahead:

Thursday @ Mall of Asia Arena - 2 P.M. Ateneo de Manila vs University of the East / 4 P.M. De La Salle University vs University of the Philippines

Saturday @ Mall of Asia Arena - 2 P.M. University of the Philippines vs University of Santo Tomas / 4 P.M. University of the East vs Far Eastern University

Sunday @ Mall of Asia Arena - 2 P.M. Ateneo de Manila vs Adamson / 4 P.M. De La Salle University vs National University

Other basketball games scheduled:

Women's

Sunday @ Fil-Oil Flying V Arena - 12 NN University of the East vs De La Salle University / 1:45 P.M. University of Santo Tomas vs Far Eastern University / 3:30 P.M. National University vs Ateneo de Manila / 5:15 P.M. Adamson vs University of the Philippines

Juniors'

Thursday @ Mall of Asia Arena - 8:30 A.M. University of Santo Tomas vs National University / 10:15 A.M. Ateneo de Manila vs Far Eastern University

Sunday @ Mall of Asia Arena - 8:30 AM Ateneo de Manila vs University of the Philippines Integrated School / 10:15 A.M. Adamson vs National University / @ FIl-Oil Flying V Arena - 8:30 A.M. Far Eastern University vs University of the East / 10:15 A.M. University of Santo Tomas vs De La Salle - Zobel

Encapsulating the UAAP - Week 7

c/o Pinoy Exchange

Rankings after the week's games:

FEU - Realized on their offensive potential first, then relied on sheer talent and veteran guile to dispatch the Falcons. Will need a combination of that to go over the Ateneo mental block.
Ateneo - From Coach Norman Black: “But honestly, I’m definitely not satisfied with the way we played. We did not play very intelligently as a team. And we also did not play as a team. With FEU and La Salle coming up, we definitely have to play a lot better if we want to win.”
UST - Jeric Fortuna is LA Tenorio-clutch. Aljon Mariano is money on iso. But they better make sure to avoid offensive droughts, like that Antarctic game against FEU.
La Salle - Kudos for the homage to the late Sec. Robredo. This definitely ain't the old Archers of the previous decade.
NU - Troy Rosario and Henry Betayene have emerged. Life after Mbe will be alright.
Adamson -  Just as I was praising Brondial, he then gets caught punching a guy, gets himself ejected, then suspended.  To Coach Leo Austria's credit, they scared their opposition, but other teams had better talent in the end.

UP - How long does it take to fix Chris Ball's paperwork? Look at how Alinko Mbah fared against Greg.
UE - New coach, same result for the Recto-based crew.

What lies ahead:

Wednesday @ Mall of Asia Arena - 12 NN (televised at 2 P.M.) University of Santo Tomas vs De La Salle University / 4 P.M. - Far Eastern University vs Ateneo de Manila

Thursday @ Mall of Asia Arena - 2 P.M. University of the East vs National University / 4 P.M. Adamson vs University of the Philippines

Saturday @ SMART-Araneta Coliseum - 12 NN (televised at 2 P.M.) Adamson vs University of Santo Tomas / 4 P.M. Ateneo de Manila vs De La Salle University

Sunday @ Mall of Asia Arena - 2 P.M. University of the Philippines vs University of the East / 4 P.M. Far Eastern University vs National University

Other basketball games scheduled:

Women's

Friday @ Fil-Oil Flying V Arena: 1015 A.M. Adamson vs University of the East / 12 NN University of the Philippines vs Far Eastern University / 1:45 P.M. De La Salle University vs Ateneo de Manila / 3:30 P.M. National University vs University of Santo Tomas

Sunday @ Mall of Asia Arena: 8:30 A.M. University of the Philippines vs University of Santo Tomas / 10:15 A.M. University of the East vs Ateneo de Manila / @ FIl-Oil Flying V Arena: 3:30 P.M. Far Eastern University vs National University / 5:15 P.M. De La Salle University vs Adamson

Juniors'

Thursday @ Mall of Asia Arena: 8:30 A.M. University of the Philippines Integrated School vs University of the East / 10:15 A.M. De La Salle-Zobel vs Adamson

Sunday @ FIl-Oil Flying V Arena: 8:30 A.M. University of Santo Tomas vs Far Eastern University / 10:15 A.M. National University vs Ateneo de Manila / 12 NN University of the East vs De La Salle-Zobel / 1:45 P.M. Adamson vs University of the Philippines Integrated School

UAAP Season 75 2nd round schedule

 Here are the remaining schedules for the basketball portion of the 75th Season of the UAAP:

Seniors

Wednesday, August 29 @ Mall of Asia Arena: 12 nn: UST vs DLSU; 4 pm FEU vs Ateneo
Thursday, August 30 @ Mall of Asia Arena: 2 pm UE vs NU; 4 pm Adamson vs UP
Saturday, September 1 @ SMART-Araneta Coliseum: 12nn Adamson vs UST; 4 pm Ateneo vs DLSU
Sunday, September 2 @ Mall of Asia Arena: 2pm UP vs UE; 4pm FEU vs NU
Thursday, September 6 @ Mall of Asia Arena: 2pm Ateneo vs UE; 4pm DLSU vs UP
Saturday, September 8 @ Mall of Asia Arena: 2pm UP vs UST; 4pm UE vs FEU
Sunday, September 9 @ Mall of Asia Arena: 2pm Ateneo vs Adamson; 4pm DLSU vs NU
Thursday, September 13 @ PSC-PhilSports Arena: 2pm UP vs FEU; 4pm NU vs Ateneo
Saturday, September 15 @ Mall of Asia Arena: 2pm UE vs Adamson; 4pm UST vs Ateneo
Sunday, September 16 @ Mall of Asia Arena: 2pm NU vs UP; 4pm DLSU vs FEU
Thursday, September 20 @ Mall of Asia Arena: 2pm UST vs UE; 4pm Adamson vs DLSU

Women

Friday, August 31 @ Fil-Oil Flying V Arena: 1015am Adamson vs UE; 12nn UP vs FEU; 145pm DLSU vs Ateneo; 330pm NU vs UST
Sunday, September 2 @ Mall of Asia Arena: 830am UP vs UST; 1015am UE vs Ateneo; @ FIl-Oil Flying V Arena: 330 pm FEU vs NU; 515pm DLSU vs Adamson
Sunday, September 9 @ Fil-Oil Flying V Arena: 12nn UE vs DLSU; 145pm UST vs FEU; 330pm NU vs Ateneo; 515pm Adamson vs UP
Wednesday, September 12 @ Fil-Oil Flying V Arena: 12nn FEU vs UE; 145pm UST vs DLSU; 330pm UP vs NU; 515pm Ateneo vs Adamson
Sunday, September 16 @ Mall of Asia Arena: 830am UE vs UP; 1015am NU vs DLSU; @ FIl-Oil Flying V Arena: 330 pm Ateneo vs UST; 515pm FEU vs Adamson

Juniors

Thursday, August 30 @ Mall of Asia Arena: 830am UPIS vs UE; 1015am DLSZ vs AdU
Sunday, September 2 @ FIl-Oil Flying V Arena: 830am UST vs FEU; 1015am NU vs Ateneo 12nn UE vs DLSZ; 145pm Adamson vs UPIS
Thursday, September 6 @ Mall of Asia Arena: 830am UST vs NU; 1015am Ateneo vs FEU
Sunday, September 9 @ Mall of Asia Arena: 830am Ateneo vs UPIS; 1015am Adamson vs NU; @ FIl-Oil Flying V Arena: 830 am FEU vs UE; 1015 am UST vs DLSZ
Wednesday, September 12 @ Fil-Oil Flying V Arena: 830am FEU vs UPIS; 1015am UE vs Ateneo
Thursday, September 13 @ PSC-PhilSports Arena: 830am Adamson vs UST; 1015am NU vs DLSZ
Sunday, September 16 @ FIl-Oil Flying V Arena: 830am UE vs UST; 1015am FEU vs Adamson ; 330 pm Ateneo vs DLSZ; 515pm UPIS vs NU
Wednesday, September 19 @ Fil-Oil Flying V Arena: 1015am Adamson vs Ateneo; 12nn NU vs UE; 145pm UPIS vs UST; 330pm DLSZ vs FEU
Sunday, September 23 @ Fil-Oil Flying V Arena: 1015am UE vs Adamson; 12nn NU vs FEU; 145pm Ateneo vs UST; 330pm DLSZ vs UST

For those who are interested, the UAAP Cheerdance Competition is scheduled on September 22 at the Mall of Asia Arena. If there are ties at the end of the 2nd with playoff implications, it is to be broken on September 23. If there are none, that same day will be set for the Final Four.

Encapsulating the UAAP - Week 6

Rankings after the week's games:

UST - They earned their stay here, as Abdul and Fortuna make sure Coach Pido keeps his "chamba" run going.
Ateneo - Even with some new wrinkles being hurled at them, the Blue Eagles still figured it out.
FEU - Bert Flores must be having Ryan Buenafe flashbacks circa 2010. And they still haven't figured out JP Erram for two years running.
La Salle - They could have beaten the Bulldogs much earlier if not for their foul shooting. Kudos to Jeron for his scorching 35 points.
NU - Bright days may be in the horizon even with the double OT defeat, and it is not just because of Stephie Sy returning as their courtside reporter.
UP - Finally, good breaks went their way.

Adamson -  Rodney Brondial might be stating his case the best performing local big in the UAAP. Put a scare into the current co-leaders until they wilted in the final two minutes.
UE - Whatever positive vibe they had in their victory over the Falcons was undone with their defeat against a previously winless UP.
 
What lies ahead:

Thursday @ the Mall of Asia Arena - 2 P.M. - National University vs Adamson / 4 P.M. - University of Santo Tomas vs Far Eastern University

Saturday @ the Mall of Asia Arena - 2 P.M. - University of the East vs De La Salle University / 4 P.M. - Ateneo de Manila vs University of the Philippines

Sunday @ the SMART-Araneta Coliseum - 2 P.M. - Adamson vs Far Eastern University / 4 P.M. - University of Santo Tomas vs National University

Other basketball games scheduled:

Women's

Thursday @ the Mall of Asia Arena - 8:30 A.M. - University of Santo Tomas vs University of the East / 10:15 A.M. - De La Salle University vs Far Eastern University

Saturday @ the Mall of Asia Arena - 8:30 A.M. - Ateneo de Manila vs University of the Philippines / 10:15 A.M. - National University vs Adamson

Juniors'

Wednesday @ the Mall of Asia Arena - 9 A.M. - Far Eastern University-Diliman vs National University

Encapsulating the UAAP - Week 5

Rankings after the week's games:

UST - With the others idle (not because they wanted it to be in that situation), they made sure they stay on top.
Ateneo -Is rust going to be a factor? Good thing their opponents are facing the same issue.
NU - Need to translate the momentum from the last match into this one.
FEU - Is rust going to be a factor? Good thing their opponents are facing the same issue.
La Salle - The refrain still remains. Shooting. Foul. Shots.
Adamson - Gave the Archers their all. Just doomed in the end.
UP - Need to translate those close matches into something more soon
UE - Cannon fodder for opposition, but the easiest portion of the schedule looms.

What lies ahead:

Wednesday @ the Araneta Coliseum - 2 P.M. - University of the East vs Adamson / 4 P.M. - University of the Philippines vs University of Santo Tomas

Saturday @ the Araneta Coliseum - 12 nn (with 2 P.M. airing) - National University vs La Salle / 4 P.M. - Ateneo de Manila vs Far Eastern University

Sunday @ the Araneta Coliseum - 2 P.M. - University of Santo Tomas vs Adamson / 4 P.M. - University of the Philippines vs University of the East

Encapsulating the UAAP - Week 4

Thanks to Fabilioh.com

Rankings after the week's games:

UST - More cardiac action, thanks to double-OT. Hopefully, for their sake, less of that, considering their upcoming opposition.
Ateneo - Easy victories, but there are woes behind those victories. Can't have those woes against FEU.
NU -  A much-needed come-from-behind victory.
FEU -Shaky victory after an agonizing defeat. Not they way you'd like to face Ateneo in.
La Salle - Coach Gee must be having his players shoot a million foul shots.
UP - Keeping themselves close against the 2012 UAAP finalists? Who knew?
Adamson - It's the end of the road for Alex Nuyles.
UE - The fact that they were close for a half is more because Ateneo allowed it to happen.

What lies ahead:

Wednesday @ the Araneta Coliseum - 2 P.M La Salle vs Adamson; 4 P.M University of the East vs University of Santo Tomas Since been postponed as per the UAAP Board.

Saturday @ the PhilSports Arena - 2 P.M. University of Santo Tomas vs Adamson; 4 P.M National University vs La Salle Since has been postponed as per the UAAP Board

Sunday @ the Araneta Coliseum - 2 P.M. University of the Philippines vs University of the East; 4 P.M Ateneo de Manila vs Far Eastern University 2 P.M La Salle vs Adamson; 4 P.M. University of the East vs University of Santo Tomas (Original matches have been postponed and Wednesday's matches were moved to this date.)

Encapsulating the UAAP - Week 3

Thanks to Fabilioh.com

Rankings after the week's games:

UST - Character-building victory against a preseason darling. They earn their stay here.
Ateneo - Classic victory over its rival. Nothing to see here that we haven't seen before.
FEU - Escapes cardiac mode with smashing victory.

La Salle - LA Revilla is the motor that keeps them going. Can Coach Gee find a way to lessen his burden?
NU - Two easy blowouts, Getting blown out themselves, and now allowing someone to come back and beat you. What are the Bulldogs' true identity. Maybe the Tamaraws can answer this for us.
Adamson - Jericho Cruz is the successor of Alex Nuyles.
UP - Nice comeback, but allowing a hustle play on defense and awful final offensive execution killed the Maroons. With the finalists of the last couple of seasons coming this week, it's not looking good.

UE - Getting blown out by 26 is really ugly. And the champs are coming next.

What lies ahead:

Thursday @ the Araneta Coliseum - 2 P.M Ateneo de Manila vs University of the Philippines; 4 P.M National University vs Far Eastern University

Saturday @ the Mall of Asia Arena - 2 P.M. University of Santo Tomas vs De La Salle; 4 P.M University of the East vs Ateneo de Manila

Sunday @ the Mall of Asia Arena - 2 P.M. Far Eastern University vs University of the Philippines; 4 P.M Adamson University vs National University

Encapsulating the UAAP - Week 2

Thanks to sir Philip Sison of Fabilioh.com

Rankings after the week's games:

UST - Quite simply, the third quarter was it for the Growling Tigers against the defending champions.
Ateneo - Would definitely be unbeaten had they had a couple of more minutes against the Growling Tigers, but more than made up for it by embarrassing the hosts.
FEU - Unbeaten, yep, but both of their wins could have gone either way.
NU - So, are they overrated? Which is the fluke?
La Salle - Will holding LA Revilla out pay off this Saturday?
UP - long wait, no thanks to Ferdie
Adamson - ditto for them
UE - Is Roi Sumang going to reprise Paul Lee's final season for the Red Warriors?

What lies ahead:

Thursday (at the Araneta Coliseum) - 2 PM University of the Philippines vs National University; 4 PM Adamson University vs Far Eastern University

Saturday (at the Mall of Asia Arena) - 11 AM University of Santo Tomas vs National University; 4 PM De La Salle University vs Ateneo de Manila University

Sunday (at the Mall of Asia Arena) - 2 PM Far Eastern University vs University of the East; 4 PM University of the Philippines vs Adamson University

Ateneo vs Adamson (return to context)

It is nice to see a photo of you in the actual event. Thanks to Philip Sison of Fabilioh.com for the photo.

If you want to know what went down statistically, see photo below.

Encapsulating the UAAP - Week 1

Brief predictions: Ateneo to make it five-in-a-row. Ray Parks retains MVP title.

Useless Final Four Prediction: NU, Ateneo, FEU, La Salle.

My Preseason Picks for the All-UAAP 1st Team: Emmanuel Mbe (NU), Greg Slaughter (Ateneo), Ray Parks (NU), Alex Nuyles (Adamson) and Kiefer Ravena (Ateneo)

My Preseason Picks for the All-UAAP 2nd Team: Karim Abdul (UST), Norbert Torres (DLSU), Nico Salva (Ateneo), Jeron Teng (DLSU) and RR Garcia (FEU)

Rankings after the weekend games:

Ateneo - workman-like dismantling of the Falcons. Took a while to get themselves going, though.
NU - thorough annihilation of UE, protest notwithstanding.
FEU - come from behind win, anchored by the guard corps.
La Salle - Jeron Teng in the clutch, douses the comeback attempt. The inevitable Freshman of the Year.
UST - got the tools, but they got to remember to close it out.
UP - encouraging signs, but costly decisions did them in their near-comeback attempt.
Adamson - one thing for sure, Leo Austria will maximize everything he can get from his crew.
UE - long season for Jerry Codinera. He might possibly have better tools this Wednesday as the playing coach of the PBA Legends.

What lies ahead:

Thursday at the Araneta Coliseum - Ateneo vs UST at 2pm, UE vs La Salle at 4pm.

Saturday at the MOA Arena - UE vs Adamson at 2pm, UP vs UST at 4pm.

Sunday at the MOA Arena - FEU vs La Salle at 2pm, Ateneo vs NU at 4pm.