UAAP season 87

[Joe Yabuki]

Motor Mike instantly changing the complexion of the game

[Metta]

I wouldn't be surprised if Dungo ends up being better than Baclaan or Cortez. With KQ leaving, they don't want to have a too short lineup.

[Joe Yabuki]

What terrible officiating, you already saw the guy hobbiling and you still continue the play

[Metta]

Lopez still cant control his speed, hes just going fast and high and prays that his shots go in

He doesn't have a lot of on-the-ground moves. He just tries to jump higher and quicker than everybody else for his moves. Hard to be shifty and change speeds with that style.

[Joe Yabuki]

QMB proving hes a US NCAA player right now, clearly head and shoulders above everyone near him

[lem0nadi]

Man what a QMB and Philipps show we are in right now. I just hope we could field them both at the same time, in a Gilas jersey. Imagine having Kai and AJ as your main bigs, then a QMB, Phillps duo as their backup. A wishful thinking.

[Joe Yabuki]

UP's own worst enemy - guards playing hero ball is rearing itself again

[Metta]

When will guys learn to jump-stop and pump-fake Lopez on the fast break.

[Metta]

On cue...the announcer with the "jump stop" technique.

[Metta]

Great body language by Philipps. The guy doesn't quit.

[lem0nadi]

I love how Bayla shows his importance to the game in aspects other than scoring. That +19 in +/- is so great to see, specially in a tight game like this. No wonder he gets these heavy minutes, which is unusual for a rookie.

[IPC]

I love how Bayla shows his importance to the game in aspects other than scoring. That +19 in +/- is so great to see, specially in a tight game like this. No wonder he gets these heavy minutes, which is unusual for a rookie.

Bayla has been great on defense this game. Good hustle too. That will be one of his main assets for Gilas consideration.

[The_Big_Cat]

UP guards Abadiano and Cagulangan with the finishing blows in the end to seal Game 1.

Quiambao was limited in the second half with the triumvirate defenders of Bayla. Alarcon and Torres taking turns.

[lem0nadi]

Bayla has been great on defense this game. Good hustle too. That will be one of his main assets for Gilas consideration.

To think that this man is assigned to guard the current MVP is just amazing. Being a rookie and having the responsibility to contain KQ is a lot to swallow. I was so frustrated when he chose the UAAP instead of staying in the US because I thought he would just be a 'sayang' player here. Turns out, he still has a bright future ahead in the league.

[Metta]

Bayla has been great on defense this game. Good hustle too. That will be one of his main assets for Gilas consideration.

For me, another guy who submitted his name for future consideration...Dungo. Lengthy pg who defends well and can shoot.