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Knights, Tamaraws complete Group X cast of PCC Elite 8

by Rengie Domingo
Saturday, 29 November 2008 (2,466 Views , 77 Comments)

It’s time to separate the men from the boys.

The Letran Knights and the FEU Tamaraws completed the Elite 8 cast by winning over their separate rivals in the last day of the Sweet 16 round of the 2008 Philippine Collegiate Championship at the Arena in …

PCC 2008 Group X Preview

by Mike Abasolo
Saturday, 29 November 2008 (2,472 Views , 43 Comments)

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 …

San Beda, Ateneo open PCC Sweet 16 Round

by inboundpass
Tuesday, 18 November 2008 (5,828 Views , 198 Comments)

The Philippine Collegiate Championships (PCC) Sweet 16 qualifying round will open on Nov. 24, 2008.  All games will be broadcast on CS/9 and Basketball TV.

The “Sweet 16” Qualifiers

Group X

Ateneo de Manila University (UAAP Champion),  Jose …

Letran, USJ-R reach Sweet 16 Round

by Ronnie Roa
Wednesday, 12 November 2008 (2,229 Views , 56 Comments)

It was a crowded Ormoc City superdome on the final day of the PCC Zone 3 elimination round.  It started with an exhibition game between the ACLC Titans and the BIT-CT Cruisers were the Cruisers won, 99-97.

The battle for 3rd featured the West Negros University …

Alas wants to face the Red Lions in the Sweet 16 round

by Ronnie Roa
Wednesday, 12 November 2008 (1,812 Views , 20 Comments)

In a press conference held before the final day (November 12, 2008) of the Zone 3 tournament, Letran Knights Coach Louie Alas of Letran Knights said that he wanted to face San Beda in the sweet 16 round, that’s if they win against the USJ-R …

Jaguars, Knights debuted in the PCC Zonals with a Win

by Ronnie Roa
Monday, 10 November 2008 (1,432 Views , 17 Comments)

The Philippine Collegiate Championships - Zone 3 (Visayas) tournament formally opened yesterday November 9, 2008, Sunday at the Ormoc City Superdome in Ormoc City. The event opened with a short and simple program hosted by City Mayor, Eric C. Codilla, with Coach Joe Lipa, and …

NCAA Season 84 Final Four and San Beda’s all out support for Sam Ekwe

by Mike Abasolo
Wednesday, 17 September 2008 (7,738 Views , 398 Comments)

(1) San Beda Red Lions

They have been challenged.  They have been torn apart.  As I’ve said in my season preview that they will lose some games, except for that fiasco of course.  But the Red Lions, have rode the tidal wave, turned the corner, made …

NCAA path down to two scenarios

by Mike Abasolo
Monday, 8 September 2008 (7,134 Views , 348 Comments)

This part of College Basketball is getting better and better each week. After the final game of the elimination round, we’ll find out the best scenario possible for NCAA Season 84. In my years of following the NCAA, this is probably the 1st …

NCAA Rocky Road to the Playoffs

by Mike Abasolo
Monday, 1 September 2008 (5,198 Views , 222 Comments)

With the JRU Heavy Bombers winning its PCU assignment, the September 3, 2008 billing will probably be the 38th parallel that will separate some and will leave some room for the rest of the pack to make way to their seats towards the Final 4.

If …

NCAA Season 84 explosive game this July 30

by Mike Abasolo
Monday, 28 July 2008 (4,963 Views , 229 Comments)

Coaches clearly put the San Beda Red Lions as probably the best Collegiate Team this season. But their current record of 4 – 2 (note: 2 losses in one day) does not have much to brag about except on paper. The Back to …

Letran to pull-out Flying V entry possible

by Josef Ramos
Wednesday, 21 May 2008 (1,522 Views , 9 Comments)

Coach Louie Alas, the Knights’ multi-titled NCAA mentor, said there is a possibilty that the Colegio de San Juan de Letran will pull-out of the ongoing Fil-Oil Flying V Pre Season Invitational Cup after skipping their game against the De …

Letran’s absence is La Salle’s gain

by inboundpass
Wednesday, 21 May 2008 (964 Views , 2 Comments)

We were waiting for a real treat today but it didn’t happen. The De La Salle Green Archers were present and accounted for then checked in the hard court at 4PM but still no sign of the Letran Knights, unfortunately, they had other plans.

The …

Jazul on target as Letran keep UP winless

by Josef Ramos
Monday, 19 May 2008 (889 Views , 2 Comments)

A new attitude won’t change any of it. The Fighting Maroons are still winless. Rafael Jazul delivered the finishing kick for Colegio San Juan de Letran to tame the University of the Philippines’ huge rally.

Jazul fired-off 11 …

Letran diverted Perpetual’s 4th Quarter storm

by Josef Ramos
Wednesday, 30 April 2008 (759 Views , 1 Comment)

Louie Alas looked comfortable. Even though the victory of Letran College against the University of Perpetual Help Dalta System last April 30, 2008 was close, Alas finally had a relief – for now.

The Knights overcame a fourth quarter rally …

Blazers scorch Knights

by Josef Ramos
Monday, 28 April 2008 (1,094 Views , 13 Comments)

The Knights pounded hard but got beat by the Blazers.

The College of Saint Benilde, coached by new mentor Gee Abanilla, refused to call them a “below-par” collegiate squad starting now in the Flying V Pre Season Invitational Cup.

“It shouldn’t be …