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Two teams in the 90’s from both the NCAA and the UAAP shared the same fate. Each team was an unstoppable force. Their spectacular runs are an envy of the civilized, but highly volatile and competitive, basketball world. Teams can learn from their tales but …

I’d like to postpone my initial commitment and rather feature a team that has maintained its stature among the UAAP elite in the last 28 years at the same time commemorate the Franz Pumaren era and his contributions to Collegiate Basketball.

De La Salle Green Archers …

Colegio de San Juan de Letran Knights, 1992, 1998 and 1999

Letran is still the winningest team in the oldest Collegiate League in the land.  In the 90’s, they had three different coaches to lead them to three different championships including back to back titles, proof …

Finally, after a long, long, long season with ten teams in this year’s roster, we have arrived at the most anticipated match up in the NCAA – the San Beda Red Lions vs. the San Sebastian Golden Stags.

San Beda will be gunning for its 4th …

This has been the longest NCAA Season ever.  The pretenders have been finally sifted out and all that remains are 4 worthy teams that are hopefully ready to make their push into the post season.

The San Beda Red Lions vs. The Letran Knights

Letran had the …

The Arellano University Chiefs are holding their ground at the 4th spot after clinching another victory by trashing the Angeles University Foundation Great Danes, 84-69 on Aug 24 at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.

Arellano’s assault was ignited by Gio Ciriacruz  who produced …

Halfway thru the season, each team would need assets like them to contribute on both ends in some crucial stretches of their campaign.  They have the skill set to make an impact even if they’re just starting to get their feet wet after their tour …

UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS GROWLING TIGERS

2008 Record: 6-8, Fifth Place

Head Coach: Pido Jarencio (4th Year with UAAP Season 69 Championship on his rookie year)

Key Additions: Eddie Aytona, Marco Cam, former multi-awarded Letran Squires Darrel Green, …

University of Perpetual Help Altas

2008 Record: 2-12, 8th place

Head Coach: Boris Aldeguer (1st Year)

Key Losses:  Rommel Balboa, Franz Dysam, Neil de la Cruz, Mike Kong, Jibbson Kong, Andy Mejos, Harry Petilos, Ronald Reyes

Key Additions: Jonathan Belorio, Billy Carullo, Chrisper Elorpe, Lester Dickens, Michael de la …

It’s so standard these days for organizations and more so in the corporate world to solicit the help of public opinion to sponsor a systematic approach with matters related to ones interest.  Arellano University, with two NCRAA titles under its belt, in my opinion, somehow …

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Ateneo Blue Eagles vs. Mapua Cardinals

Even without leader and crowd favorite Chris Tiu and their prolific rookie, Ryan Buenafe in the line-up, the Blue Eagles are practically the same bunch that can destroy any team in this tournament.  Nico Salva, Kirk Long and Jai Reyes …

The pretenders have been taken out of the equation.  Only a single play date to go before we call it the Elite 8.  In the meantime, let’s take a close look at a Final Four scenario, in Group Y.

San Beda Red Lions vs. Arellano University …

Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals (90) vs. STI College Olympians (86)

EAC relied on Lovell Yaya (18-points), Argel Mendoza (14-points), and veteran shooting guard Julius Quiambao (14-points) to defeat the Olympians, 90-86.  The Generals became the 1st team among the Wildcard contenders to enter the Zonal tournament.  …

Lyceum University of the Philippines (86) vs. Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals (80)

Lyceum used its quickness to fluster the Generals, 86-80, and register its 2nd victory in a row in the PCC Wild Card series.  Edgar Difuntorum top scored for Lyceum with 21-points followed by Point …