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NU is pretty stacked. They're just an FSA away from Final 4 and contending for a Finals spot in S87
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Originally posted by Tuck View Post
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.
If the starting 4 is Jacob/Kean/Mike/Mason. I think the fifth guy would be Abadam to provide defense and height.
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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
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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.
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Originally posted by Tuck View PostKQ 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.
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record crowd last sunday
357 likes, 0 comments - uaap.official on December 16, 2024: "Thank you to the 25,248 fans, supporters, and crowd in attendance to witness another heart thumping Game 3 clash between the UP Fighting Maroons and DLSU Green Archers in the #UAAPSeason 87 men’s basketball finals at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum, Sunday, December 15. #StrongerBetterTogether".
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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.
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Originally posted by Metta View PostCagu 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.
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Originally posted by dubidub View Post
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?
In Game 3, DLSU went a lot to Mike for points, but that contributed a lot to UP finally outrebounding La Salle.
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Originally posted by dubidub View Post
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?
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Originally posted by Tuck View Post
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.
Also, can Nwankwo take the FSA spot back from Henry?
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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.
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