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Be Like Mike

A toast to a legendary High School Coach

Ronnie Magsanoc, Benjie Paras, Eric Altamirano, Ren-Ren Ritualo, Tyron Bautista, Ralph Rivera, Jenkins Mesina, Rensy Bajar, Gerry Esplana, Dindo Pumaren, Jayvee Casio, LA Tenorio, Magnun Membrere, Ford Arao and the list goes on…..

Their early careers have been honed …

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UP’s demise, UST rise and an iconic match up

UP hitting rock bottom

While at the ABS-CBN Production Room, every UP Alum I know was celebrating, even exchanging analyst type SMS messages.  Director Albert Ramos even wanted to get his jacket then wear it to celebrate UP’s possible first ever win of the season.  Anyways, …

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6 NCAA Juniors that got game

Player recruitment has been easy for some.  Most find it a pain.  The best thing about college  basketball, every season, there are always new prospects.  Something new to watch, just like clicking the refresh button on your PC every year.

There’s always something to look forward …

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UAAP Season 73 Preview: DLSU and UST

De La Salle University Green Archers

2009 Record: 6th place, 5-9

Head Coach: Dindo Pumaren, 1st year as DLSU Head Coach

Key Losses: PJ Barua, Bader Malabes, Hyram Bagatsing, James Mangahas, Arvie Bringas,

Key Additions: Luigi De la Paz, Nico Elorde, Jarelan Tampus, Aiki Herrera, Papot Paredes, Almond …

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NCAA Season 86 Preview: EAC, UPHSD, JRU, SBC

Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals

2009 Record: 7th Place, 6-12

Head Coach: Nomar Isla, 2nd year

Key Losses:  Arjay Del Rosario, Kevin Ong, John Sablan, Ruel Jabaybay, Marc Jayson Liwag

Key Additions:  Emilian Vargas, Jan Jamon, Roy Villegas, Ralph Sanchez, Wei Lim, Nikki Monteclaro, Neil Tuazon

Holdovers:  Argel Mendoza, John Santos, …

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Officiating is a nasty business

Midway thru the 3rd quarter with the score in favor of the Red Lions, 53-44, Kevin Alas was slapped with his 5th and final foul of the afternoon.  Outraged, coach and father, Louie Alas threw the ball upwards as a sure sign of discontent. To …

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An early look into some teams that made it to the FMC playoffs

Now that the holiday break is over, its time for these college ballplayers to hit the hardwood once more to prepare for the upcoming basketball season.  As soon as the calendar year opens expect these teams to go full swing into their training regimen.  The …

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Punishing Forces

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 …

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UAAP Dynasty Series – the De La Salle Green Archers

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 …

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NCAA Dynasty Series: Letran Knights

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 …

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Commence ‘O’ Festivale: My NCAA Season 85 Finals Preview

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 …

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NCAA Season 85 Final Four Preview

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 …

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Rookies that can make a major impact this NCAA Season 85

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 …

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UAAP Season 72 Preview: UST and UE

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, …

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NCAA Season 85 Preview – UPHSD, SSC-R, SBC, AUC, AUF

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 …

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