NCAA season 101

[reamily2]

Why did he even leave in the first place? Seemed like coach nash had plans for him and was already being featured in the team. Pretty mind boggling imo.

In 2019 he was tagged as next best thing and like what you saidd nash has plans for him...even in eac pa nga with jerson as he is the perfect big guard in jerson's system..

For sbc really hard to replace jacob..that was prime jacob when he really been handled the keys and they donenaddition by subtraction ( kwekuteye and tony ynot)

 

[The_Big_Cat2]

The first preseason tournament (prior to S101) likely will be the PBA D-League Aspirants Cup. I certainly hope schools like Perpetual, Letran, Mapua and CSB finally participate in the tournament. Last year it was only DLSU, SBU and CEU who were serious competitors.

Letran, Mapua and Perpetual were previous participants in this tournament.

The DLeague Aspirants Cup historically opens either on March or April.

 

[Ma jorant2]

Hopefully Andrada and Puno will still play for another year so we can see how they'll fair with the filam recruits. Man Sajonia is such a disappointment

The problem with SBU in S100 is their identity. They don’t know the capabilities of their team. Sometimes they are a 3 point shooting team. Sometimes they are getting outworked and outrebounded by smaller teams. (MU, SSC-R). They don’t know who’s their main guy. Sometimes its Sajonia, Estacio or Andrada. Even Payosing had his moments and Puno. Maybe their depth got into them and the only consistent guy finishing games is Andrada. SBU needs to address their respective roles into the team in order for them to get back to their track. In S99 they know that Jacob is the guy and Yukien is the other. Puno and Payosing are mostly energizers and Nygel is their stabilizer. I expect Sajonia to fill in the role of Jacob but sometimes, he doesn’t finish games due to his bad decisions. Adding Jimmy Reyes and Janti Miller could address this problem by giving Jimmy the keys and getting Sajonia as the Robin. Also, I think RC Calimag, who’s arguably the best spot up shooter in the team aside from Yukien, didn’t have enough touches to make his presence felt. I thought he was going to be a Garvo Lanete archetype or a Clint Doliguez. Well, one thing is for sure. Don’t count San Beda out.

 

[Sikatrix2]

Hopefully Andrada and Puno will still play for another year so we can see how they'll fair with the filam recruits. Man Sajonia is such a disappointment

If they are looking at the PBA, they will get drafted for sure. Every servicable big gets drafted. That being said, draft stock will depend on who else will declare.

 

[gospursgo2]

If bismark lina manages to get healthy this offseasom, i feel like he'll have a monster year in season 101. Add to that the perimeter scoring of reyes and the slashing capability of miller and beda has themselves balanced offense that can adapt to any defense they face. Imo beda badly missed a go to guy last season and that should be addressed with the filams.

 

[kinglion2]

That’s what they also said with SBU last year despite Jacob Cortez leaving. The Mapua transferees for S101 are really good on paper like the SBU transferees for S100.

But it remains to be seen if they (Mapua holdovers and transferees) can jell together.

Puno and Andrada are open to come back next year (2025). They can play and still apply for the PBA Draft. But the downside is that they’ll miss one PBA conference. This is what James Kwekuteye was trying to avoid so he decided to skipped his final year in 2033. Puno has interests overseas. I don’t know if that will translate to a contract offer.

Yuks might return he said to us that he wants to redeem himself and will go javillionar route. As per Jom his weighing his options.

 

[kinglion2]

Hopefully Andrada and Puno will still play for another year so we can see how they'll fair with the filam recruits. Man Sajonia is such a disappointment

Imho Sajonia is not fit in Yuri's system. I think sajonia and payosing will thrive at mpbl lol

 

[reamily2]

People expect sajonia to be a better scorer version of jacob cortez? Or expect him to be a guard he is an undersized forward

 

[thatweirdguy2]

Imho Sajonia is not fit in Yuri's system. I think sajonia and payosing will thrive at mpbl lol

He is fine in an off the bench role. Problem is he's being asked / forced to be the main scorer.

 

[kinglion2]

He is fine in an off the bench role. Problem is he's being asked / forced to be the main scorer.

Actually his perfect role would be the same as how he plays in feu. Yeah I think the community expected too much from him since he is a beast in his residency year.

 

[Leidenfrost2]

IMHO, Puno should've been SBU's main guy this season, not Sajonia, Payosing or Yuks. If you watched how Sajonia played in the preseason, you'd know he ain't it.

Aside from Janti and Jimmy, I'm looking forward to seeing JE Lopez, Etulle, Ronrei, Hawkins and hopefully Vailoces to play for the Red Lions.

 

[The_Big_Cat2]

IMHO, Puno should've been SBU's main guy this season, not Sajonia, Payosing or Yuks. If you watched how Sajonia played in the preseason, you'd know he ain't it.

Aside from Janti and Jimmy, I'm looking forward to seeing JE Lopez, Etulle, Ronrei, Hawkins and hopefully Vailoces to play for the Red Lions.

Jomel doesn’t have yet the dog in him to be the go-to-guy. He is still hesitant, gun shy (when he’s wide open) and lacks the aggressiveness to attack the basket. In tagalog mahiyain and ayaw pa magbuwaya.

If Vailoces makes Team A (which is most likely the offer of Yuri than a Team B spot), he’ll play the SF post behind Payosing, Puno, Richi or Culdora.

In my book Hawkins doesn’t make it. He’s a 6’3 who plays mostly 5. Doesn’t have a mid-range jumper and can’t play in the perimeter. Compare Hawkins to other 6’3-4”s in the team like Bonzi, Culdora and Ronrei where all three can play the perimeter and hit from the outside shot. His best shot to make the team is in the reserves (16th to 18th man).

 

[impracticaljokers20002]

If bismark lina manages to get healthy this offseasom, i feel like he'll have a monster year in season 101. Add to that the perimeter scoring of reyes and the slashing capability of miller and beda has themselves balanced offense that can adapt to any defense they face. Imo beda badly missed a go to guy last season and that should be addressed with the filams.

Me I'm not sold on Lina. I think he slows everybody down.

 

[BadEnglish2]

Puno is like a Dwight Ramos type of player. Not a go-to guy, content with being a Robin.

I hope you can develop Nygel. He has it.

 

[Leidenfrost2]

Jomel doesn’t have yet the dog in him to be the go-to-guy. He is still hesitant, gun shy (when he’s wide open) and lacks the aggressiveness to attack the basket. In tagalog mahiyain and ayaw pa magbuwaya.

If Vailoces makes Team A (which is most likely the offer of Yuri than a Team B spot), he’ll play the SF post behind Payosing, Puno, Richi or Culdora.

In my book Hawkins doesn’t make it. He’s a 6’3 who plays mostly 5. Doesn’t have a mid-range jumper and can’t play in the perimeter. Compare Hawkins to other 6’3-4”s in the team like Bonzi, Culdora and Ronrei where all three can play the perimeter and hit from the outside shot. His best shot to make the team is in the reserves (16th to 18th man).

That's what I think about Jomel too. But if the team decides to make him the go-to guy, he has no choice but to perform, right?

In my opinion, Sollano, Richi, and Jalbuena should be demoted to Team B, which would open a spot for Hawkins. What I like about Hawkins is his hustle in rebounding and his ability to finish after contact. Something Celzo and Songcuya struggle with.


Yeah i'd still be happy even if hawkins is only in the reserves, at least we can utilize every player in our team that way. Unlike in season 100 na walang mahugot. There should be no more free loaders in the team.
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[admiral thrawn2]

The problem with SBU in S100 is their identity. They don’t know the capabilities of their team. Sometimes they are a 3 point shooting team. Sometimes they are getting outworked and outrebounded by smaller teams. (MU, SSC-R). They don’t know who’s their main guy. Sometimes its Sajonia, Estacio or Andrada. Even Payosing had his moments and Puno. Maybe their depth got into them and the only consistent guy finishing games is Andrada. SBU needs to address their respective roles into the team in order for them to get back to their track. In S99 they know that Jacob is the guy and Yukien is the other. Puno and Payosing are mostly energizers and Nygel is their stabilizer. I expect Sajonia to fill in the role of Jacob but sometimes, he doesn’t finish games due to his bad decisions. Adding Jimmy Reyes and Janti Miller could address this problem by giving Jimmy the keys and getting Sajonia as the Robin. Also, I think RC Calimag, who’s arguably the best spot up shooter in the team aside from Yukien, didn’t have enough touches to make his presence felt. I thought he was going to be a Garvo Lanete archetype or a Clint Doliguez. Well, one thing is for sure. Don’t count San Beda out.

Coaching was the real problem. hehehehe

 

[gospursgo2]

Speaking of coaching, who do you think should be in the coaching hot seat coming to season 101?

Personally i think coach arvin of ssc, coach chico of arellano and of course coach olsen of perps and coach jerson of eac should all be safe.

Cant say the same for coach louie who's prolly the longest tenured ncaa coach now alongside coach randy. 5--6 years? Still no final 4 appearance, 35-60 record and only one winning season. And of course the uncertain direction jru is heading (prolly the fewest recruits for next season as of the moment). Maybe its time for someone else to take charge, give coach glen capacio a chance or nixson ramos who has experience in mpbl.

As for coach allen, last i heard still 50/50 for next season

Coach gilbert should be back next year tho he may take a step back in the early months of the offseason due to the elections. Coach yuri maybe could be staying for atleast year tho i wont be surprised if someone else is given the reins and he stays on as a deputy.

Coach charles said that he wants to stay but its still up to sga. Tho my gut feel says he'll be season 101 coach. Especially if liwag and the core is til intact next year.

As for coach randy, how is his health long term? If he does decided to retire, who's the best option to take over, is it comg yong?

 

[TMRS2]

Per source:
UST just made a move to pry away Jomel Puno from Mendiola.
UST offer made known to MVP.

 

[dubidub2]

If they are looking at the PBA, they will get drafted for sure. Every servicable big gets drafted. That being said, draft stock will depend on who else will declare.

if jonnel policarpio, as a 1 and done UAAP player, deservedly got drafted in the first round of a strong pba draft class, i am positive that jomel would be a surefire first rounder too.

 

[dubidub2]

Actually his perfect role would be the same as how he plays in feu. Yeah I think the community expected too much from him since he is a beast in his residency year.

sajonia was disappointing but i think the calimags were bigger disappointments.