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Week 11: Outside looking in

by Kim Lesaca
Monday, 15 September 2008 (2,876 Views , 42 Comments)

SEPTEMBER 21, 2008. Well, I’m not going to dwell on Philippine History (the date of course will always live in infamy for those who were up and about in 1972). Rather, I’ll be enjoying the UAAP finals from halfway around the world via TFC and …

Watching Opening Weekend from the Stands

by Kim Lesaca
Tuesday, 8 July 2008 (1,205 Views , 8 Comments)

Another blockbuster hit the the Araneta Coliseum last July 6 & 7 as Season 71 of the UAAP opened with the usual fanfare, exciting games and some game-glitches that could have been avoided. A shout out is in order for this year’s host, the …

UAAP Season 71 Preview: NU and UP

by Kim Lesaca
Wednesday, 2 July 2008 (2,930 Views , 17 Comments)

National University Bulldogs
Season 70 Record: 6-8 (6th place)
Additions: Kevin Michael Batac, Mark Joseph Berry, Elmer Fabula, Marion Evan Magat, Mark Bolljovie Manito, Jerome Tungcul
Subtractions: Jonathan Fernandez, Joseph Lingao-Lingao, Cyrus MalagueƱo, Michael Salvado, Joseph Terso
Holdovers: Raymond Aguilar, Edwin Asoro, Mervin Boloran, Christopher Catamora, Christopher …

A big weekend for UAAP Season 71

by Kim Lesaca
Tuesday, 6 May 2008 (9,630 Views , 116 Comments)

Well, this news aint earth shattering but rather a correction on what some dailies have reported so far. This is about the schedule of basketball games of the coming UAAP Season 71.

The season will open on July 5 Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum with the …

Collegiate Hoops Scoop Part 1

by Kim Lesaca
Thursday, 21 February 2008 (2,220 Views , 10 Comments)

Finally!!! After a 0-14 UAAP season, doing the unthinkable by booting out a legendary basketball coach, and for months sitting and wondering how the centennial team will perform in UAAP Season 71, the University of the Philippines named National Team assistant coach Aboy Castro as …

Basketball & Politics: A disgusting mix

by Kim Lesaca
Monday, 17 September 2007 (1,512 Views , 3 Comments)

Remember the mess Philippine basketball was in a few years back? When basketball officials fought among each other to gain control of the BAP? The differences between these officials directly resulted in poor performances of our national teams. The situation was so ugly that the …

Preparing for the future: Joe Lipa speaks - An Inboundpass.com exclusive

by Kim Lesaca
Wednesday, 12 September 2007 (1,367 Views , 9 Comments)

As I entered the UP College of Human Kinetics Gym for an interview with UP Head Coach Joe Lipa, I can’t help but notice his usual demeanor on the court. In spite of the blowout losses, Lipa continues to howl instructions to the players, correcting …