UAAP season 87

[Sikatrix]

Will pba change their rules in the draft and allow incoming graduates to apply and play after playing their last eligibility year (Phlips, nu boys rule)

If there is one rule thats limiting players going to the PBA its the one that only the top 3 picks can get max deals. Id think more top talent would declare if that wasnt a rule

[Tuck]

I don’t buy the hype for DLSU’s incoming recruits yet. They’re all defensive liabilities.

Defensively, Cortez and Baclaan are both major drops off from David and yes, even Ramiro. David at least scared the shit out of Felicilda when DLSU blitzed the pick and roll. Cortez and especially Baclaan ain’t doing that.

Sure, Baclaan has more shot creation than David, but Baclaan wasn’t even tops when he was at NU. He’d be at best a number 2 or 3 PG. Play him alongside Cortez and your backcourt defense suffers, not to mention both need the ball to be effective.

Amos and Pablo are still both defensive liabilities. Neither of them are rim protectors, and both are too slow to stay in pace with perimeter players. Athletic forwards like Lopez will render them unplayable in certain situations. Amos right now really is just a tall shooter with good rebounding and strength, while Pablo is an agile big with a few post and perimeter moves.

I don’t usually rate recruits but it’s a bit of a stretch to say they are major drop offs from David and Ramiro. David is a 2 playing the one. Baclaan didn’t start all of the games but he was NU’s closer most of the time and better than any pg they had or have.

[Metta]

Cagu was a player that required a particular defender if you wanted to have a chance to stop him. He's very quick and has good strength. You have to match it with the same quickness and strength. Quitevis and Nelle (sneaky strong) type of players.

With Cagu gone, there's no more pg that posts the same problem.

[dubidub]

I don’t usually rate recruits but it’s a bit of a stretch to say they are major drop offs from David and Ramiro. David is a 2 playing the one. Baclaan didn’t start all of the games but he was NU’s closer most of the time and better than any pg they had or have.

Obviously the incoming DLSU batch of recruits are very talented but the team, as a whole, would have major holes given how the 4 newcomers aren't strong defenders. Mike is going to be their most important player and he'll need to make up for most of the team's defensive deficiencies.

Also, can Nwankwo take the FSA spot back from Henry?

[Rds]

Obviously the incoming DLSU batch of recruits are very talented but the team, as a whole, would have major holes given how the 4 newcomers aren't strong defenders. Mike is going to be their most important player and he'll need to make up for most of the team's defensive deficiencies.

Also, can Nwankwo take the FSA spot back from Henry?

Hasn't Amos improved his defense? IRC he had a block shot in the game against HK.

[athleticmind2005]

Obviously the incoming DLSU batch of recruits are very talented but the team, as a whole, would have major holes given how the 4 newcomers aren't strong defenders. Mike is going to be their most important player and he'll need to make up for most of the team's defensive deficiencies.

Also, can Nwankwo take the FSA spot back from Henry?

DLSU is gonna depend on Mike more for scoring and that takes away from some of his special traits (aka his offensive rebounding and defense).

In Game 3, DLSU went a lot to Mike for points, but that contributed a lot to UP finally outrebounding La Salle.

[athleticmind2005]

Cagu was a player that required a particular defender if you wanted to have a chance to stop him. He's very quick and has good strength. You have to match it with the same quickness and strength. Quitevis and Nelle (sneaky strong) type of players.

With Cagu gone, there's no more pg that posts the same problem.

Remogat’s another set of problems on his own. That man has a quicker trigger than JD and is already a better shooter and pick and roll manipulator at this point. If he could post big numbers as the main focus of other team’s defenses in S86, imagine what he can do when the opponents have other players to watch out against too.

[gospursgo]

While i agree that kb will be liability on defense, because of his size, Jacob cortez was a decent defender back in san beda, just wasnt asked to do to much due to the offense revolving around him back then. Tho i think they have to be staggered for it to work.

As for the other 2 recruits i think pablo has somewhow improved his agility, he'll most probably confined to defending 4's and bigger 3's, same with amos. Good thing motor mike will still be there to be their defensive anchor.

Overall, still dont think this team will have major dropoff likew what ateneo experienced. Motor mike will still be there, Austria, gollena and abadam and dungo in the wings so they'll still probably be a final 4 team at the worst. They just need to figure out their roles and who'll takeover when needed.

Besides, other than up and ust, which other team can realistically overtake them? Ateneo is still rebuilding, feu has internal problems, ue will have a new staff. Maybe adamson and nu will be much better next season but i dont think it will he enough for them to force out dlsu.

[Silent Killer]

record crowd last sunday

https://www.instagram.com/p/DDqc4evyrZQ/?igsh=ejRrczZxODZzdWV0

[NolitheTank]

KQ getting over rated. Calling him a goat as if hes some player that cant be replaced

He is nowhere close to Mbala. 3 Years, one Championship . Thats no wheere near the top of UAAP players. Thats just too little games played. He never looked like he was the consistently the best player on the floor in finals.
Got taken out of the game during game 1. Game 3 he played like shit and wasnt getting the ball.

Jeron wasnt as dominant but give 5 mythical player caliber years and 2 finals MVP awards.

Renren Ritualo is still the GOAT Green Archer. KQ just happens to be the first from DLSU to hopefully make it to the KBL or Japan B-League

[OverratedTabBaldwin]

Don't get me wrong, Jacob Cortez is very talented but he ain't The Cool Cat. Peak Mike Cortez with La Salle was like a bigger and stronger Jason Castro on steroids. The late, great Ron Jacobs wanted Cortez to be the starting PG for the RP team back in the 2002 Asian Games. It just didn't pan out because Jacobs had a heart attack while he was building the team.

[Tuck]

Also Baclaan will be fine defensively. NU wouldn’t play him heavy mins if he was bad. They have higher defensive standards there since they can’t score. PG defense in the uaap is overrated anyway

[Sikatrix]

I don’t usually rate recruits but it’s a bit of a stretch to say they are major drop offs from David and Ramiro. David is a 2 playing the one. Baclaan didn’t start all of the games but he was NU’s closer most of the time and better than any pg they had or have.

I really want to see if DLSU can get away with playing Jacob and Kean together. It looked nice at times for team B buts thats against inferior competiton. Baclaan being fast and a good slasher and finisher with contact. I think DLSU will try to start the two until it becomes untenable.

If the starting 4 is Jacob/Kean/Mike/Mason. I think the fifth guy would be Abadam to provide defense and height.

[Silent Killer]

FEU U16 will play in b.league u16 Tournament

https://all-starmagazine.com/news-and-updates/feu-u16-team-to-compete-in-japan-b-league-tournament/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHOEU5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfLU7i8PxHfh SbGVdVMiWRRwgysJ3H1zQyl8u_zGklsd8benKTLZRmAyog_aem _p2edI12oykgDzVLru_GeBg

[LCM]

FEU U16 will play in b.league u16 Tournament

https://all-starmagazine.com/news-and-updates/feu-u16-team-to-compete-in-japan-b-league-tournament/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHOEU5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHfLU7i8PxHfh SbGVdVMiWRRwgysJ3H1zQyl8u_zGklsd8benKTLZRmAyog_aem _p2edI12oykgDzVLru_GeBg

Who will coach???