UAAP Weekly Power Rankings

[ayungin]

8 - UE Red Warriors (no change)
UE is now 0-6. They're dead last. They'll go up against an NU team whose center is finally in-form, and whose star forward is raring for a breakout game. I want to say there's no way but up, but I actually think the Warriors will go down even more. 0-7 folks. No two ways about it.

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[dksboy]

Sa matindi mong pagkakamali, magpahinga ka muna ng mga dalawang linggo sa pagbibigay mo ng Rankings parekoy. Bilang pagtitika mo ba.

I think the power ranking maker was from DLSU, and DLSU's thrashing of UP made him so excited he lost all objectivity in the last power ranking post. Demoting ADU three spots just for one loss seems silly now considering they just won over DLSU. My own version of the power rankings:

1. ADMU
2. FEU
3. ADU
4. DLSU
5. UST
6. NU
7. UP
8. UE

[iannski]

in all honesty, natatawa ko sa rankings dito.

agree.... hahahha....

[iannski]

i guess my power ranking will be based on the current W-L records... since it is supported by data.

ADMU
ADU
FEU
UST/DLSU
DLSU/UST
UP
NU
UE

[Kent_210]

Ok, try ko mag rank:

July 31 - August 7

1st: ADMU (by trailing both FEU and UST with big margins)

2nd: AdU (kahit natalo sa NU, AdU managed the 1st 3 quarters of the game. And they've made a come back with a convincing win over DLSU)

3rd/4th: UP, NU (siyempre nasa taas ng ranking ang mga ito dahil sa mga malalakas na teams na na upset nila)

5th: UST (UP ranked higher than UST kasi natalo ng UP ang mas malakas na team na FEU)

6th/7th : UE, DLSU (same rank since walang naipanalong game ang DLSU last week, while yung UE, di masyadong convincing yung win nila over NU just because of failed 2 FT's from BRP?)

8th: FEU (for being winless, tinuhog ang FEU ng mga taga Katipunan last week).

[idol....leng]

weekly power rankings? here's mine!

1. ADMU 7-0 'nuff said.

2. AdU even though they lost to NU, they had a convincing win against DLSU. i think that's a good support for placing them on 2nd spot.

3. UST they lost to Ateneo but they were able to match the guys in blue in their game. they came with a big win against UP.

4. DLSU i can't think of a good reason. i'll just base this one with their current W-L standing

5. NU their players are too inconsistent!! yes they won against Adamson but come on they lost to UE!! Mbe's such a great player but he needs help from his teammates like Villamor, Singh, etc. Parks can deliver big points for the team but when in dangerous situation, he chokes big time.

6. UP their win against FEU was unbelievable! but their performance against UST was just horrible. i even thought they wouldn't score more than 40pts in that game.

7. FEU they lost to UP in a shocking double figures. then they lost in double figures also now against Ateneo. i kinda see their game in a downhill pattern. UST and DLSU might even kick them out of the final four at the end of the elimination round.

8. UE still can't place them on a higher position. their win againt NU was just luck. thanks to Parks for that win but i'll give the credit where credit is due. the Warriors played well in the dying minutes of the game.

[zoman114]

I think the power ranking maker was from DLSU, and DLSU's thrashing of UP made him so excited he lost all objectivity in the last power ranking post. Demoting ADU three spots just for one loss seems silly now considering they just won over DLSU. My own version of the power rankings:

1. ADMU
2. FEU
3. ADU
4. DLSU
5. UST
6. NU
7. UP
8. UE

Haha good guess dksboy, but I'm actually from Ateneo. You can check my blog profile to verify.

August 9, 2011 Power Rankings
The past week was full of upsets, surprises, and controversial moments. Rankings got shuffled and predictions were shattered! Sheesh! Oh, but this is why the UAAP is so awesome!


Power Rankings as of August 9, 2011:
1 - Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles (no change)
Sweep. Do you need any other reason? They've blown out teams, and they've won close ones. They've come back from deficits, and they've kept teams at bay. The Eagles are far from flawless (3-point shooting sucks, bench is inconsistent, Greg Slaughter finds it tough going left, etc.), but as far as the most important stat (wins) goes, they're perfect.

2 - Adamson Soaring Falcons (up three spots)
The Falcons fly back to the bridesmaid spot after escaping the Archers. Not a few people thought La Salle was robbed in that game, but I'd like to think that the breaks (from those lucky buzzer-beaters to DLSU's slip-ups and missed freebies) just went the way of San Marcelino. And, hey, luck goes near those who work hard, right? The Adamson Falcons gave themselves a chance to win late in the game, and they took advantage. Coach Leo Austria can sleep better knowing that his boys can hack it in crunch time. Perhaps losing to NU was a fluke, but a loss to UP on Thursday will cast doubt on Adamson anew.

3 - De La Salle Green Archers (down one spot)
It's the refs. It's Adamson's tsamba shots. It's rigged. Oh, sure, don't look at the atrocious shooting, missed lay-ups and bungled plays. Seriously though, La Salle played good enough to go 4-2, but Adamson was lucky enough (yes, good enough, too) to go one better. Now the Archers are at 3-3, and they'll go up against a very game UST team on Thursday for a shot at the 4th spot. Norbert Torres finally showed up, and Yutien Andrada played well, but coach Pumaren's main guys (Revilla, Van Opstal, dela Paz & Tampus) have to get it going to close out the 1st round on a winning note.

4 - FEU Tamaraws (down two spots)
FEU has only 3 losses on the cards, but it could just as easily have been 5 had NU and UST been steadier in the endgame. With JR Cawaling probably still hurting and Pipo Noundou nowhere in sight, things could get worse fast for coach Bert Flores. Even if we discount the bizarre 11-point possession Ateneo imposed on the Tamaraws, it was clear who was way ahead of the curve in that game. RR Garcia has been putting up the numbers on aggregate, but his percentages are awful. Terrence Romeo has been good only in stretches and Aldrech Ramos has been inconsistent. A couple of upsets might derail FEU in the second round if they fail to right the ship in time.

5 - UST Growling Tigers (up one spot)
UST was on a slump and UP was on a high. So how did UST beat UP and get back on the winning track? Were the Tigers better by a mile like the score suggests? Not on paper, but UP's sheer atrociousness could've fooled anyone on any day. Props to coach Pido, however, for the slight roster change. Moving Ferrer to the second five gives the Tigers a different look and a more balanced rotation. Will he stick with it? Methinks he should, especially since the stacked Archers are coming up next. After all the disappointments of the first round, this one win could be the catalyst UST needs to still make the Top 4.

6 - UP Fighting Maroons (up one spot)
From Fairy Tale to Tragedy -- that's how UP's week went. At best, UP is an enigma -- they can turn it up to beat a championship contender, but they can also be so dreadful as to lose to a slumping UST five. So what does all this nonsense mean for UP? It means they're getting somewhere, but where that is exactly is as good as anyone's guess. If the UP of August 4 shows up more often, especially against Adamson on Thursday, then we'll all forget the UP of August 7. Odds are, though, that the latter will be the norm, which means that somewhere where UP is headed, might still actually end up to be nowhere.

7 - NU Bulldogs (down three spots)
This could've been UP at 7th, but I'll make it a personal rule that any team that loses to UE this season should go down AT LEAST 3 slots. Why? Because it's impossible to lose to UE. Or it should be. Because think about it -- a team that has both Ray Parks and Emmanuel Mbe, a team that bagged two titles before Season 74 (Fr. Martin's and Unigames I think), a team coached by Coach E, should not lose to UE. And this coming one week after beating the Adamson Falcons. Wow. Talk about Hero to Zero.

8 - UE Red Warriors (no change)
Well thank you for rattling everyone and making things even more confusing. Good job on the upset by the way. It won't happen again. So the Warriors surprised everyone, and by that I'm including every single member of the UE team as well, by beating NU. Good enough to turn heads? Yes. Good enough for them to gain some street-cred? Yes. Good enough to be called dark horses? Nope. Good enough to rise up the rankings? Still no. Will they beat anyone else in the season? I'm putting my money on NO, but, hey, UP is so up and down it just might happen.

[zoman114]

August 16, 2011: UAAP Power Rankings

1 - Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles (no change)
Pulled the rug from under the Tamaraws' hooves to maintain their immaculate record. They've played blowouts, close games, and come-from-behind encouters, and have won them all. They have a great chance to gain even more momentum against UST, provided they buck their customary slow start and manage to limit Teng and Fortuna anew.

2 - Adamson Soaring Falcons (no change)
Adamson blasted UP and scraped past the Archers, and now the Falcons are at solo second. Leo Austria seems to know how to milk the most from his veteran crew, and they've responded with aplomb. There is still a danger of shooting themselves on the foot (Lester Alvarez I'm looking at you here), but at this stage in the competition, the big picture for Adamson is a spot in the Final Four. They'll be tested this week, however, against the Bulldogs and the Tams.

3 - De La Salle Green Archers (no change)
UST gave them a scare, and the Falcons dropped them in the clutch, but do you get the feeling that the Archers are bound to break out soon? Coach Dindo Pumaren displayed his tactical acumen against both UST and Adamson -- preventing a complete collapse against the former, and almost causing a complete collapse in the latter. It seems he's also decided on his constant rotation, with the occasional drifter in Poson Gotladera or Papot Paredes. He has so many weapons it's not funny, but if DLSU looks to break games open then LA Revilla has to get his early season form back. Lowly UE is up next, which should prove to no problem at all.

4 - FEU Tamaraws (no change)
It took them a mere 6 minutes to lose a game that, for 39 minutes, they seemingly had in the bag. Christian Sentcheu joins JR Cawaling and Pipo Noundou in sick bay. RR Garcia's is still a streaky volume shooter. Terrence Romeo crumbled in crunch time against Emman Monfort. Aldrech Ramos cannot do everything on his own. Carl Cruz won't have a shooting night like the one he had against Ateneo again this season. Mark Bringas will probably get thrown out again before the second round ends. There are just so many issued with the Tams right now that it's a miracle they were able to almost-beat Ateneo. These issues won't stop FEU from being quite dangerous, though, as UP and Adamson are bound to find out this week.

5 - UST Growling Tigers (no change)
Oh man who knows what would've happened had Jeric Fortuna not gotten the cramps against La Salle? UST's humming, and they've shown the kind of game that will give them a legit Final Four shot. Though the score might tell differently, they also dominated the Maroons, showing composure when it mattered. And that game didn't turn out to be the shoot-from-the-hip affair many probably expected. UST pounded the ball down low and didn't settle for jumpers like they usually do. Is this a sign that the Tigers are maturing? We'll all find out when they tackle the defending champs on Saturday.

6 - NU Bulldogs (up one spot)
They thrashed, THRASHED, the Warriors and proved that UE's lone win was a fluke. If NU continues playing like that, then they should regain their fringe FInal Four status. But the thing is nobody really knows which NU team will show up in each game. Is it going to be the team that got beaten by the Warriors or the one that handed Adamson its only loss post-opening-weekend? The Dogs should expect a vengeful flock of Falcons on Thursday, and then enjoy Sunday lunch at he expense of the Maroons.

7 - UP Fighting Maroons (down one spot)
It seems UP's upset of FEU was the climax of their season, and that everything that follows will be part of the falling action -- falling down the standings that is. Looking at UP's remaining games, it seems UE is the only realistic chance for the Diliman five to get win #3. The Tams will be looking to show their real selves (though they'll be severely depleted) against UP on Thursday while NU will probably chew them up on Sunday.

8 - UE Red Warriors (no change)
They were probably feeling pumped Saturday morning before playing NU. They were probably in the doldrums Saturday evening after getting their behinds handed to them forty times over. Coach Jerry Codiñera should tell his boys that they should get used to the pain, because they'll be plenty more coming Recto's way, starting with La Salle on Saturday.

[zoman114]

Power Rankings as of August 22, 2011:

1 - Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles (no change)
9-0 and still rolling. If they play the way they did against UST for every single game hereafter, then we can all move on and talk about Season 75. They're bound to dash UE's upset hopes on Thursday, and they should compound DLSU's woes even more on Sunday.

2 - Adamson Soaring Falcons (no change)
Blasted UP before bungling the endgame against FEU. I still think they'll beat FEU 6 or 7 times out of 10, but that doesn't mean they should take their remaining games lightly. They have a tougher sked compared to the Tams just because they have Ateneo as their 14th game, which means they absolutely cannot afford to lose against lower seeds from now on. UP should be a nice stress-reliever after this past Sunday's loss.

3 - FEU Tamaraws (up one spot)
The Tams are still charging despite being severely hampered by key injuries. It may have been a blessing in disguise, though, as coach Bert Flores has had to shuffle a tighter rotation than usual. The result? His shot-hungry players (read: Garcia & Romeo) are getting theirs, while other guys like Aldrech Ramos and Carl Cruz are able to get their rhythm going. The scary thing is both of their wins this week were nail-biters, which means they're still quite vulnerable to anyone out there. And who's waiting on Saturday? Why, we have the streaking NU Bulldogs, who've won 2 of their last 3.

4 - NU Bulldogs (up two spots)
Got bombarded by the Falcons, but recovered well by chewing out the Maroons. Parks continues to impress, but his teammates have been a little schizophrenic. It seems we've got the Bulldogs figured out -- Parks is the constant, winning/losing is the dependent variable, and his teammates' performances are the independent variables. If Mbe consistently flashes his double-double form, then NU might just make a good run at 4th place. He'll be tested by Aldrech Ramos and Mark Bringas in a few days, though.

5 - UST Growling Tigers (no change)
Coach Jarencio and his wards stay at #5, but this 5 is a far cry from the top 4. Jeric Fortuna had a terrible showing against Ateneo. Ditto with Chris Camus. Even if Karim Abdul and Jeric Teng put up big points, the Tigers need the intangibles the former pair provides in order to succeed. They're still in the hunt for a semis slot, but a loss to the reeling Green Archers and/or the dangerous Red Warriors this week might derail them for good.

6 - De La Salle Green Archers (down 3 spots)
As per my personal rule, any team defeated by UE automatically goes down at least 3 spots. The only reason DLSU stays ahead of the team that beat them is I still believe that 9 times out of 10 this La Salle roster can handle UE. But they have got to hit their free-throws. Who's their shooting coach anyway? Maybe he needs a raise to get motivated, or, better yet, maybe he needs to get axed and coach Dindo Pumaren should locate Chip Engeland somewhere in the States. That's how bad it is. Whatever it is they're planning, they better do it quick because UST would love to pour their frustrations on the Greenies, and the Eagles would like nothing more than to show the Archers the door come Thursday and Sunday respectively.

7 - UE Red Warriors (up one spot)
Three good things for UE: 1) they now have 2 more wins than many people predicted they'd have (and it's only their 9th game!), 2) they're now NOT in last place in the standings, and 3) if they continue playing like this, then they'll probably beat the UP Fighting Maroons, too! They have their work cut out for them this week, however, as the Ateneans and Thomasians are set to give them a dose of reality.

8 - UP Fighting Maroons (down one spot)
Awful. Plain and simple. They let those Tamaraws climb back in and wrest the win last Thursday before building a house of bricks against NU last Sunday. And who's waiting just around the bend? The Adamson Soaring Falcons, who are just raring to vent out. Looks like the Dilimanians are getting cozy in the basement.

[Milo96]

August 2, 2011: UAAP Power Rankings

8 - UE Red Warriors (no change)
UE is now 0-6. They're dead last. They'll go up against an NU team whose center is finally in-form, and whose star forward is raring for a breakout game. I want to say there's no way but up, but I actually think the Warriors will go down even more. 0-7 folks. No two ways about it.

Haha good guess dksboy, but I'm actually from Ateneo. You can check my blog profile to verify.

August 9, 2011 Power Rankings

Power Rankings as of August 9, 2011:
8 - UE Red Warriors (no change)
Well thank you for rattling everyone and making things even more confusing. Good job on the upset by the way. It won't happen again. So the Warriors surprised everyone, and by that I'm including every single member of the UE team as well, by beating NU. Good enough to turn heads? Yes. Good enough for them to gain some street-cred? Yes. Good enough to be called dark horses? Nope. Good enough to rise up the rankings? Still no. Will they beat anyone else in the season? I'm putting my money on NO, but, hey, UP is so up and down it just might happen.

August 16, 2011: UAAP Power Rankings

8 - UE Red Warriors (no change)
They were probably feeling pumped Saturday morning before playing NU. They were probably in the doldrums Saturday evening after getting their behinds handed to them forty times over. Coach Jerry Codiñera should tell his boys that they should get used to the pain, because they'll be plenty more coming Recto's way, starting with La Salle on Saturday.

Power Rankings as of August 22, 2011:

7 - UE Red Warriors (up one spot)
Three good things for UE: 1) they now have 2 more wins than many people predicted they'd have (and it's only their 9th game!), 2) they're now NOT in last place in the standings, and 3) if they continue playing like this, then they'll probably beat the UP Fighting Maroons, too! They have their work cut out for them this week, however, as the Ateneans and Thomasians are set to give them a dose of reality.

You have been wrong consistently with your predictions about UE I wonder why you still continue to make predictions.

Being an Ateneo fan, I'm glad you included the Fighting Maroons and the Thomasians in your prediction. If the basketball gods are once again to make fun of all your predictions, then let it them do so by letting you go wrong in the Fighting Maroon or Thomasian part of the prediction.

[zoman114]

You have been wrong consistently with your predictions about UE I wonder why you still continue to make predictions.

Being an Ateneo fan, I'm glad you included the Fighting Maroons and the Thomasians in your prediction. If the basketball gods are once again to make fun of all your predictions, then let it them do so by letting you go wrong in the Fighting Maroon or Thomasian part of the prediction.

I know! And it has never been more fun-to-be-wrong than now! UE has easily been one of the most exciting teams all season, and I hope they don't stop "proving me wrong." The things is I honestly never thought they'd beat any team this season, much more NU & DLSU! Sure perhaps they had a sliver of hope against UP or even UST, but against the Dogs and the Archers? Come on! But, again, WOW! This is what makes the UAAP so awesome -- people are free to talk about stuff like rankings and predictions, while teams and players have the capacity to tear said rankings and predictions to shreds!

And, yes, I'm 100% sure the basketball gods will make minced meat out of these rankings again, but, hell, that's what keeps everyone so glued, right?

Let's keep on sharing our two cents worth, keep cheering for our teams, and keep watching them play within or beyond expectations.

[zoman114]

Power Rankings as of August 29, 2011:

1 - Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles (no change)
11-0. Escaped UE's hot shooting and simply outplayed DLSU. The Eagles should continue their winning ways against UP, but NU might be a tough cookie just two days after.

2 - Adamson Soaring Falcons (no change)
Needed a great fourth quarter to dispose of UP. They are still the second-best team of the lot, but they have looked vulnerable in stretches. If they don't shape up then the Red Warriors might just surprise them, and, well, the UST Growling Tigers wouldn't mind sealing the Final Four cast by beating the Falcons. too.

3 - FEU Tamaraws (up one spot)
Almost bit the dust against NU if not for some unexpected three-bombs from their bigs. Barring any monumental collapses, these kings of the comeback should remain in the hunt for a twice-to-beat advantage. They should be wary of the unpredictable Warriors on Sunday, though.

4 - UST Growling Tigers (up one spot)
Two big wins this past week propel coach Pido to fourth spot. He can further secure the Final Four berth with a win against Adamson, though that'll be an uphill battle to say the least. It's great to see, however, that Karim Abdul has been uber solid at the middle.

5 - NU Bulldogs (down one spot)
Could've shot straight up had they gone all the way to beat FEU. Sampaloc's "paasa" squad, though, remains a middling team. They don't seem primed for the prime time, though star forward Ray Parks has put up gargantuan numbers. They can still crack the Final Four, but they'll have to hurdle the seemingly "unhurdle-able" Ateneans on Saturday.

6 - UE Red Warriors (up one spot)
Went 0-2 this week, but what a way to go winless! They played great, considering all their limitations and their opposition. Coach Jerry, with some honing and perhaps anther marquee talent or two, can put up a serious contender next season. For now, though, they're just serious spoilers.

7 - De La Salle Green Archers (down one spot)
Probably lost the Final Four ticket in losing to UST, and slid further after getting embarrassed by Ateneo. Already the whispers of change have become deafening uproars. Coach Dindo might need to watch his back, which could be the same thing for his staff and perhaps some players, too. There's still a chance to make the semis cast, but nothing short of divine intercession can make that happen.

8 - UP Fighting Maroons (no change)
It's not funny anymore, if you're from UP. If you're not an Isko, well, it's still not funny. Fat chance against Ateneo on Thursday, and, honestly, fat chance even against the reeling Green Archers, too.

[Kent_210]

First time ba ng La Salle mawawala sa Final 4?

(Except dun sa season na suspended sila)

[obscura]

^ no. 2009 they finished 6th with a 5-9 record.

[cbie]

Nice read!

[RuckuS]

First time ba ng La Salle mawawala sa Final 4?

(Except dun sa season na suspended sila)

2009, 2006 (SUS!) and this year.

while Ateneo has the longest Final4 streak -- has not missed the semis since 1998 i think.

[zoman114]

Power Rankings as of September 6, 2011:

1 - Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles (no change)
Smelling a sweep? Not there yet, but odds are it'll happen. Beat UP by 15 despite being in "cruise mode" and limited NU to a 7-year low 39 points. The Eagles have great momentum heading into the vital match with Adamson on Saturday, and ,plainly, they are just a cut above everyone else.

2 - FEU Tamaraws (up one spot)
The Tams are 4-0 after their overtime disappointment against Ateneo. Though they only scraped by UP, Adamson and NU, the Green & Gold finally showcased their firepower against the Reds. If their 3 Rs continue shooting well, then the 2nd seed won't be a pipe dream. Coach Bert Flores certainly has the Falcons looking over their shoulders now.

3 - Adamson Soaring Falcons (down one spot)
2 days after blasting the Warriors, the Falcons soared over the Tigers -- in the 1st half. And then UST lit the Big Dome up with a flurry of long toms, while putting the clamps on Adamson's gunners en route to a resounding upset. This was not the week the San Marcelino crew needed as they roll towards the so-far-flawless Eagles. Can coach Austria's wards soar again, or is their best behind them?

4 - UST Growling Tigers (no change)
This is all thanks to 20 minutes of brilliance. If not for the shooting of Jeric Teng and Jeric Fortuna, and the hustle of Chris Camus and Kim Lo, then coach Pido would be sweating a bit more and he would've celebrated a bittersweet birthday. Instead, the Tigers have a foot in the Final Four door and are still in the running for a twice-to-beat edge. Is it a redux of 2006? Too early to say, but their upcoming foes (FEU & NU) would do well not to underestimate the Black & Gold.

5 - De La Salle Green Archers (up two spots)
The maligned Archers are still alive and kicking. Norbert Torres hit 7-of-9 charities to keep the Greenies' FInal Four hopes alive, and his tandem act with AVO looked downright unstoppable against UP. Their season of futility might yet be saved, but it'll be easier said than done against the Bulldogs on Thursday and the Tamaraws on Sunday.

6 - UE Red Warriors (no change)
Went 0-2 again, though their competitive fire seemed to wane a little bit compared to the previous weeks. It's apparent that we've seen coach Jerry Codiñera milk them for what they're worth, and that there's hardly anymore left in the tank. Still, the Warriors are the better bet on Paul Zamar's farewell game against UP.

7 - UP Fighting Maroons (up one spot)
Wait, UP lost twice and they climb in the rankings? Yes, thanks to being able to stick with Ateneo for one half and posting a 20-point lead against the Archers. And then they lost that lead. And then they still almost won that game anyway. It's clear that there's the dream of greatness in UP's team, and they have the brain trust to make it reality, but there's just something holding them back. They can try to save a bit of pride when they tangle with UE on Saturday, but even then they're not exactly the favorites.

8 - NU Bulldogs (down three spots)
Absorbed yet another beatdown from the Ateneo Blue Eagles that all but negated any chance of them advancing to the Final Four. Coach Eric Altamirano will have a hard time painting any silver lining in NU's immediate future, especially after the weight of all the preseason expectations, but they can still play the spoiler's role to the hilt against both DLSU and UST. The biggest question mark for them, however, is this: how did they end up with fewer wins this season (compared to last year) after the influx of hyped up talent?

[squeeandspleen]

Power Rankings as of September 6, 2011:

1 - Ateneo de Manila Blue Eagles (no change)
Smelling a sweep? Not there yet, but odds are it'll happen. Beat UP by 15 despite being in "cruise mode" and limited NU to a 7-year low 39 points. The Eagles have great momentum heading into the vital match with Adamson on Saturday, and ,plainly, they are just a cut above everyone else.

2 - FEU Tamaraws (up one spot)
The Tams are 4-0 after their overtime disappointment against Ateneo. Though they only scraped by UP, Adamson and NU, the Green & Gold finally showcased their firepower against the Reds. If their 3 Rs continue shooting well, then the 2nd seed won't be a pipe dream. Coach Bert Flores certainly has the Falcons looking over their shoulders now.

3 - Adamson Soaring Falcons (down one spot)
2 days after blasting the Warriors, the Falcons soared over the Tigers -- in the 1st half. And then UST lit the Big Dome up with a flurry of long toms, while putting the clamps on Adamson's gunners en route to a resounding upset. This was not the week the San Marcelino crew needed as they roll towards the so-far-flawless Eagles. Can coach Austria's wards soar again, or is their best behind them?

4 - UST Growling Tigers (no change)
This is all thanks to 20 minutes of brilliance. If not for the shooting of Jeric Teng and Jeric Fortuna, and the hustle of Chris Camus and Kim Lo, then coach Pido would be sweating a bit more and he would've celebrated a bittersweet birthday. Instead, the Tigers have a foot in the Final Four door and are still in the running for a twice-to-beat edge. Is it a redux of 2006? Too early to say, but their upcoming foes (FEU & NU) would do well not to underestimate the Black & Gold.

5 - De La Salle Green Archers (up two spots)
The maligned Archers are still alive and kicking. Norbert Torres hit 7-of-9 charities to keep the Greenies' FInal Four hopes alive, and his tandem act with AVO looked downright unstoppable against UP. Their season of futility might yet be saved, but it'll be easier said than done against the Bulldogs on Thursday and the Tamaraws on Sunday.

6 - UE Red Warriors (no change)
Went 0-2 again, though their competitive fire seemed to wane a little bit compared to the previous weeks. It's apparent that we've seen coach Jerry Codiñera milk them for what they're worth, and that there's hardly anymore left in the tank. Still, the Warriors are the better bet on Paul Zamar's farewell game against UP.

7 - UP Fighting Maroons (up one spot)
Wait, UP lost twice and they climb in the rankings? Yes, thanks to being able to stick with Ateneo for one half and posting a 20-point lead against the Archers. And then they lost that lead. And then they still almost won that game anyway. It's clear that there's the dream of greatness in UP's team, and they have the brain trust to make it reality, but there's just something holding them back. They can try to save a bit of pride when they tangle with UE on Saturday, but even then they're not exactly the favorites.

8 - NU Bulldogs (down three spots)
Absorbed yet another beatdown from the Ateneo Blue Eagles that all but negated any chance of them advancing to the Final Four. Coach Eric Altamirano will have a hard time painting any silver lining in NU's immediate future, especially after the weight of all the preseason expectations, but they can still play the spoiler's role to the hilt against both DLSU and UST. The biggest question mark for them, however, is this: how did they end up with fewer wins this season (compared to last year) after the influx of hyped up talent?

Id put the Tigers above AdU, but i agree with the rest.

[Bandido]

Power Rankings as of September 11, 2011: 5:01pm
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UAAP SEASON 75 WEEK 1 REVIEW:



*Each weekly review contains updated Team Standings, Team Power Rankings, Player Awards, and Statistical Leaders.

WEEK 1 TEAM STANDINGS:




WEEK 1 POWER RANKINGS:

1- NU Bulldogs: The Bulldogs’ opening day win over the Warriors was nothing short of spectacular. Ray Parks wowed with all-around awesomeness, but it was the play of Jeoff Javillonar, Mark De Guzman, and Gelo Alolino, as well as the surprise revelation of Troy Rosario, that really left people in awe. Such firepower. Such reckless abandon. And, yeah, all that carnage with Emmanuel Mbe playing just 14 minutes. They’ll be tested against Ateneo next in what might be a preview of a potential Final Four (or Finals?) match-up.

2- Ateneo Blue Eagles: Ateneo, again, had a tough time shaking off Adamson. They squandered their fast 10-2 start and let the Falcons frolic with redundant drive-&-drop plays until some shock troopers restored order. The Ateneans did showcase their depth as Adamson lost steam in the final frame, but the Eagles can ill afford slow starts against their next two assignments – UST and NU.

3- DLSU Green Archers: What could have been a disastrous endgame collapse showcased the mettle of prized frosh Jeron Teng. Teng more than made up for his three straight missed freebies by burying the marginal basket off a Chris Ball foul and canning the bonus. He’s going to be an impact player this year, and, likewise, La Salle will be an impact team in Season 75. The next teams who’ll feel the impact? UE on Thursday and FEU on Sunday.

4- UST Growling Tigers: I think UST was the better team overall against FEU. They showcased a new-&-improved Karim Abdul, and a rejuvenated Jeric Teng. Aljon Mariano, however, had a tough time in his first UAAP game back from his hiatus, scoring just 10 points on 5-of-12 FG shooting. The thing holding UST back is the same thing that has been holding them back in the past few seasons – mental breakdowns. That goaltend by Ferrer? Yikes. Burning all but one timeout before the fourth period? Yikes. The Eagles and Maroons will be all too happy to pounce in Week 2.

5- FEU Tamaraws: They can thank UST for handing them that win. It was UST’s to lose, and boy did they lose. That’s not to say FEU wasn’t great. Well, they really weren’t THAT great, but they still played well enough to put themselves in a position to win at the end. That’s really thanks to the efficient play of both RR Garcia and Anthony Hargrove. Terrence Romeo was okay with 13 points, but his FIFTEEN missed shots made him look a little silly (just a little). In contrast, former blue-chipper Arvie Bringas had only 3 attempts. Share the ball Terrence, you’re not the best player on this team (yet). The new-look Archers are up next for the Morayta five.

6- UP Fighting Maroons: For all the dark blots in UP’s recent basketball history, the Maroons were still able to stay competitive in Week 1. They came back strong and nearly upended the heavily-favored Archers despite rookie PG Henry Asilum showing he’s more Allen Iverson than Steve Nash, and newbie big Raul Soyud maybe believing a little too much in all fifteen of his shot attempts. These two guys should realize this is still Mike Silungan’s team, and they go where he goes. Case in point: Silungan contributed in two crucial turnovers in the last minute that directly led to the loss. Look for him to try and redeem himself against the Tigers on Saturday.

7- Adamson Soaring Falcons: Alex Nuyles, Eric Camson, and Rodney Brondial can take the Falcons only so far. Against Ateneo, it was only as far as the third period as all three main men played at least 30 minutes. What does that mean? It confirms the fears of Adamson’s fans – that they are really not deep at all. Jericho Cruz wasn’t much of a factor with just 4 points, 3 turnovers, and 5 fouls, while Roider Cabrera shot just 3-of-10 from the floor. Coach Leo Austria needs to find someone to really break out this season, and he better do it fast or the Red Warriors might just pull one over them on Saturday.

8- UE Red Warriors: For the first ten minutes, it looked as if the Warriors might actually give the Bulldogs a run for their money. NU figured out the Roi Sumang conundrum, though, and that effectively shut down any potential resistance from the Recto side. It’s crystal clear that coach Jerry Codiñera’s wards will have another really tough season, but they might still pull off a few surprises here and there. The next two teams UE is hoping to surprise? De La Salle and Adamson.

WEEK 1 PLAYER AWARDS (based on Simple Efficiency Rating unless otherwise specified)
Simple Efficiency Rating (EFF) = (pts+reb+ast+stl+blk) - (fg missed+ft missed+to)

By Position:
Center of Attention: (C)
Norbert Torres (DLSU) - 16pts, 14rebs, 3asts, 3blks, 1stl (28 EFF)
*Coach Abanilla seems to be utilizing Torres the way he should be utilized.

Fantastic 4: (PF)
Jeoff Javillonar (NU) - 19pts, 11rebs, 3asts, 2 treys, 1stl, 1blk (23 EF)
*Javillonar really took advantage of the time Mbe wasn't on the floor.

Swingin' Swingman: (SF)
Ray Parks (NU) - 16pts, 6rebs, 6asts, 4stls, 3blks, 2 treys (26 EFF)
*Great start to what might be another MVP season.

Wing Warrior: (SG)
RR Garcia (FEU) - 21pts, 7asts, grebes, 4/4 3pt shooting (26 EFF)
*Yes, RR starts at PG, but he plays SG at times, right? Besides, if we put RR at PG, then we wouldn't be able to name...

Focal Point: (PG)
LA Revilla (DLSU) - 15pts, 11rebs, 7asts, 2stls (21 EFF)
*How can a 5'7"-5'8" guy grab 11 rebounds in the UAAP?!?! Tell me. Now.

Shock Factor: (most surprising performance -- in a good way)
Jeoff Javillonar (NU) - 19pts, 11rebs, 3asts, 2 treys, 1stl, 1blk (23 EFF)
*Javillonar was always pretty good, but 19 and 11 with both Mbe and Parks on the team? WOW.

Fresh Prince: (for those in their first playing year)
Anthony Hargrove (FEU) - 14pts, 14rebs, 3blks, 2asts (20 EFF)
*He's no Aldrech Ramos, but Hargrove does ease out the feeling of a donut hole for the Tamaraws.

Honorable Mention:
Karim Abdul (UST) - 24pts, 16rebs, 2stls, 1ast (26 EFF)
Greg Slaughter (AdMU) - 17pts, 10rebs, 4blks (22 EFF)
Mike Silungan (UP) - 18pts, 5rebs, 2 treys, 1ast, 1stl, 1blk (18 EFF)
Gelo Alolino (NU) - 12pts, 7asts, 2rebs, 1stl (18 EFF)
Rodney Brondial (AdU) - 13pts, 10rebs, 1stl, 1blk (18 EFF)

All-Offensive Five: (pts, oreb & ast)
Karim Abdul (UST) - 24pts, 8orebs 1ast
Norbert Torres (DLSU) - 16pts, 6orebs, 3asts
Ray Parks (NU) - 16pts, 6asts, 1oreb
RR Garcia (FEU) - 21pts, 7asts, 1oreb
Roi Sumang (UE) - 21pts, 3asts

All-Defensive Five: (dreb, stl & blk)
Greg Slaughter (AdMU) - 10drebs, 4blks
Anthony Hargrove (FEU) - 10drebs, 3blks
Ray Parks (NU) - 5drebs, 4stls, 3blks
Roi Sumang (UE) - 5drebs, 4stls
LA Revilla (DLSU) - 11drebs, 2stls


UAAP SEASON 75 STAT LEADERS (as of July 16, 2012)
Top 5 Scorers:
Karim Abdul (UST) - 24
Roi Sumang (UE) & RR Garcia (FEU) - 21
Jeoff Javillonar (NU) - 19
Jeric Teng (UST) & Mike Silungan (UP) - 18

Top 5 Rebounders
Karim Abdul (UST) - 16
Norbert Torres (DLSU) & Anthony Hargrove (FEU) - 14
Eric Camson (AdU) - 12

Top 5 Playmakers
LA Revilla (DLSU), RR Garcia (FEU), Juami Tiongson (AdMU), & Gelo Alolino (NU) - 7
Ray Parks (NU) & Jeric Fortuna (UST) - 6

Top 5 Thieves
Ray Parks (NU) & Roi Sumang (UE) - 4
Mark De Guzman (NU) & Mark Lopez (UP) - 3

Top 5 Rejectors
Henri Betayene (NU) & Greg Slaughter (AdMU) - 4
Too many with 3!!!

Top 5 FG% (at least 4 FGA)
Luigi Dela Paz (DLSU) – 80.0%
Jovet Mendoza (DLSU) – 75.0%
RR Garcia (FEU) – 72.7%
Yutien Andrada (DLSU) – 66.7%
Gelo Alolino (NU) – 62.5%

Top 5 3PT% (at least 2 3PTA)
RR Garcia (FEU) – 100.0%
Jeric Teng (UST) – 66.7%
Roi Sumang (UE) – 60.0%
Troy Rosario (NU), Cedrick Labing-isa (NU) & Clark Bautista (UST) – 50.0%

Top 5 FT% (at least 2 FTA)
Jeric Teng (UST), Ray Parks (NU), Pedrito Galanza (UE), Mike Silungan (UP), & Henry Asilum (UP) – 100.0%


*All images are by Juan Benjamin Janeo/InboundPass.com.