UAAP season 87

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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.

[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?

[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.

[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.

[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

[reamily]

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)

[maroonforlife]

Congrats to UP for the championship! I had my doubts coming in to the Finals but the boys pulled through. Kudos to La Salle as well for a very tough and close series (at least no lopsided contest this time). On to Season 88!

[Sikatrix]

I have to agree here but hefty leftyy also somewhat ruined his "legacy" by returning to DLSU for one more year under Coach Aldin but he wasnt even part of their rotation.

He was injured that season.

[Money]

Unpopular opinion.. perkins is more complete player( in terms of physical.attributes and skills)than kq.. perk just underachieved..Although I believed though taht he can play "big" its just kq was signed to play wing in kbl..

I have to agree here but hefty leftyy also somewhat ruined his "legacy" by returning to DLSU for one more year under Coach Aldin but he wasnt even part of their rotation.

[athleticmind2005]

Will he? Or a fiba eligibility will change all of it?

Again if paly to their potential the jacob cortez mason amos is much deadlier combo.. ayan with or without motor mike..(given na si kq)..

Jacob will create more than kq..

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.

[The_Big_Cat]

Mike Philips missed 9 free throws in Game 3. Enough to convince him to come back next season.

[live_evil]

Sad for Konov and Mahmood. Totally hyped then totally forgotten.