Tag: adamson
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The UAAP has an Opacity problem
By: Toby Pavon “Tell me why?” This has been a common sentiment in the UAAP even before the start of Season 86. First was the matter of the amateur status of Francis Lopez. The UAAP Board put the matter to rest, deeming Lopez eligible to play in the UAAP, citing technical reasons for the unanimous…
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The Adamson Blue Collar Falcons
Heading into UAAP Season 86, one of the biggest questions for the Adamson Soaring Falcons was whether they would be able to establish a team identity early enough in the season. Afterall, despite their Season 85 roster being all eligible to play this season, several roster shakeups meant what was supposed to be their biggest…
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With or Without Him
The Adamson Soaring Falcons will need to find ways to win games with or without their superstar guard Jerom Lastimosa. This much has become evident even before the start of UAAP Season 86 as the arguably best point guard in the UAAP is set to miss a significant portion of the season due to a…
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Why Schools won’t give student-athletes “that bag”
Every time there’s recruitment news about a student-athlete transferring to a school with a known wealthy sponsor, two questions immediately enter the minds of fans everywhere: 1) How much money was offered for them to make the transfer; 2) How much will they be earning to play for that school program. No school will admit…
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UAAP Final Four Preview: Which Team Will Soar Higher?
The Road to the Final Four Ateneo Blue Eagles “We are not limited by what we can do. We are limited by what we think we can do.” – Tab Baldwin It has not been an easy ride for the Ateneo Blue Eagles this season. For a team that shouts excellence, one could say that…
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Is this the Soaring Falcons’ final form?
by: Toby Pavon The Adamson Soaring Falcons had a rough takeoff in Season 85. Dropping their first game to UST was a massive disappointment for a team that was expected to better their previous season’s record, considering they’ve had more time to learn the system and get used to playing as a team. Their pre-season…
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UAAP Season 85 Season Preview: Battle of the Wild cards
The landscape of UAAP Season 85 has three teams practically locked for the top three seeds of the Final Four. Defending champions UP, Ateneo, and La Salle solidified their positions as top contenders during the pre-season. This leaves one more seat in the playoffs to be contested among teams that have made vast improvements in…
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