UAAP season 87

[Crustacean2]

Any truth to the Jomel Puno to DLSU rumors?

Same rumors as last year and nothing came out of it.

 

[Tuck2]

I remember when people thought UE as a true contender cos they beat DLSU in the 1st round. lmao. I said that they peaked early by taking close games and even allowed DLSU to almost comeback and win. Now look at them, they're barely hanging on to the final seed.

And after a two game skid against DLSU and NU, people were already counting UP out. lmao. Alarcon going for 33 piece shows the insane depth and talent they have. They're still the favorites.

If you ask 10 people knowledgeable people who is likely to win the uaap championship . Majority would say dlsu. That would make them the favorites. Defending champion’s and the 1seed beating the only other contender both times is a favorite .

 

[Sikatrix2]

Adamson vs Ateneo should be interesting. Adamson trying to survive vs Tab trying to avoid last place for the first time in his career.

 

[Sikatrix2]

DLSU are the favorites. UP are likely to meet them in the finals. Things like 3 point luck will determine who is champion. The gap between the two isnt that big that randomness wont matter. The games will have to be played at the end of the day and both can be upset in the Final Four I would think although DLSU losing would be a bigger shock. Forthsky, Cabanero and Tounkara are really good.

 

[OverratedTabBaldwin2]

There's no way Alarcon is going to shoot that well again in the playoffs but that wouldn't stop him from chucking middies and threes then miss most of them.

 

[cha342]

If you ask 10 people knowledgeable people who is likely to win the uaap championship . Majority would say dlsu. That would make them the favorites. Defending champion’s and the 1seed beating the only other contender both times is a favorite .

If I asked those same people at the end of 1st round, they'd say UE was a threat to DLSU's championship bid. Lol

So no, I'm not inclined to listen to these "experts" about their opinion. They're fickle. Their opinions change moment to moment as they allow their emotions to cloud their judgement.

 

[cha342]

They’re not the favorites. I don’t understand why you insist they are.

Until they show they can beat DLSU, they won’t be favored this season. DLSU is just the worst match up for them personnel wise.

If UP wants to win the championship this season, they need to stop giving token minutes to some guys and shorten their rotation. Problem is there’s really no able sub for Cagulangan (Felicilda is not it) or QMB (yeah even Gani sucks).

If DLSU wants to win, just attack QMB. Let Cagulangan do it all himself just like the R2 encounter.

Unsure if this is sarcastic but I've said it many times why I think UP is still the favorite. Go back read.

 

[Tuck2]

If I asked those same people at the end of 1st round, they'd say UE was a threat to DLSU's championship bid. Lol

So no, I'm not inclined to listen to these "experts" about their opinion. They're fickle. Their opinions change moment to moment as they allow their emotions to cloud their judgement.

Are you debating consensus favorites or just your own personal favorite?

Favorites would mean a consensus. Not your own personal favorite. The gambling odds also favor dlsu making them the favorite. See a trend it’s not your own opinion that gives the favorite title.


In what universe would a first seed , 2-0 against the other team not be the favorites. But do you since it’s clear that’s it’s your personal opinion not the consensus as why it’s a debate.

 

[gospursgo2]

Any truth to the Jomel Puno to DLSU rumors?

Who's facilitating the move? All of my bedan friends say no way he's leaving the red lions for another college team. Only way he's leaving san beda is if he turns pro early. Tho i heard he only has a 2 year pact with san beda.

 

[cha342]

Are you debating consensus favorites or just your own personal favorite?

Favorites would mean a consensus. Not your own personal favorite. The gambling odds also favor dlsu making them the favorite. See a trend it’s not your own opinion that gives the favorite title.


In what universe would a first seed , 2-0 against the other team not be the favorites. But do you since it’s clear that’s it’s your personal opinion not the consensus as why it’s a debate.

I firmly believe in UP’s exceptional blend of talent, experience, and winning mentality.

Even during the offseason—long before QMB joined the roster—I confidently stated that UP is the most talented team in the league. Back-to-back losses or even a lackluster elimination round doesn’t shake that belief.

Winning a championship requires a combination of factors: luck (like staying healthy and hitting hot streaks) and talent paired with smart adjustments. While luck is beyond anyone’s control, I’m confident that UP has mastered the controllable aspects, setting them up for success.

 

[Sikatrix2]

If I asked those same people at the end of 1st round, they'd say UE was a threat to DLSU's championship bid. Lol

So no, I'm not inclined to listen to these "experts" about their opinion. They're fickle. Their opinions change moment to moment as they allow their emotions to cloud their judgement.

Who are the favorites and who you think should be the favorites are two different things. At the end of the day, UP lost to DLSU twice and have lost four straight to DLSU hence they are the favorites.

 

[Tuck2]

I firmly believe in UP’s exceptional blend of talent, experience, and winning mentality.

Even during the offseason—long before QMB joined the roster—I confidently stated that UP is the most talented team in the league. Back-to-back losses or even a lackluster elimination round doesn’t shake that belief.

Winning a championship requires a combination of factors: luck (like staying healthy and hitting hot streaks) and talent paired with smart adjustments. While luck is beyond anyone’s control, I’m confident that UP has mastered the controllable aspects, setting them up for success.

okay so you personally think they are the favorites It’s that . They can of course win it all and it’s a fair assumption to have

 

[cha342]

Who are the favorites and who you think should be the favorites are two different things. At the end of the day, UP lost to DLSU twice and have lost four straight to DLSU hence they are the favorites.

Thats called a consensus vote. Again, if you listened to the consensus all the time without thinking for yourself, you'd think UE was the real threat to DLSU's back to back bid by the end of the first round. Look at where UE is now: barely in the final four.

 

[Sikatrix2]

Thats called a consensus vote. Again, if you listened to the consensus all the time without thinking for yourself, you'd think UE was the real threat to DLSU's back to back bid by the end of the first round. Look at where UE is now: barely in the final four.

The favorites are the consensus. The favorites dont always win but favorites means they are favored by the public.

 

[Tuck2]

Thats called a consensus vote. Again, if you listened to the consensus all the time without thinking for yourself, you'd think UE was the real threat to DLSU's back to back bid by the end of the first round. Look at where UE is now: barely in the final four.

nobody thought ue would beat dlsu everyone was like they could compete with them. Which is fair UE relies to heavily on momowei since he has no backup. Upsets happen when you slow the game down and take a lot of 3’s which happens to be the way they play.

 

[cha342]

The favorites are the consensus. The favorites dont always win but favorites means they are favored by the public.

You're getting lost in the semantics.

 

[cha342]

nobody thought ue would beat dlsu everyone was like they could compete with them. Which is fair UE relies to heavily on momowei since he has no backup. Upsets happen when you slow the game down and take a lot of 3’s which happens to be the way they play.

Hey it's not fault you're not tuned in. Familiar yourself next time.

 

[Crustacean2]

You're getting lost in the semantics.

No, you are.

Favorites are precisely based on consensus as someone pointed out above. In sports betting, favorites are based on who the consensus think will likely win.

If UP wins the championship, don’t come back to everyone here and say—- I told you so, UP are the favorites. If UP wins, it just means the favored team did not win, which happens in sports (underdogs do win sometimes).

 

[crake2]

You can always frame it as UP being the favorites but DLSU just upsetted them 2x this season.

 

[Crustacean2]

You can always frame it as UP being the favorites but DLSU just upsetted them 2x this season.

Favorites change throughout the season in sports. It adjusts based on what actually happens on the playing court.

I will agree that UP was the pre-season favorite before any games were played. But now that the elimination round is over, that has changed.