I am soo excited and nervous at the same time knowing that my ex-crush, +AMDG+ will be joining the PBA soon. I am excited because every Tiunatic out there wants to see him on TV almost all the time. I just hope he gets to prove himself on the court especially for my hubby who is a doubter of Chris.haha
Article Courtesy of yahoo.ph
Game Thursday (Araneta Coliseum)
3:30 p.m. - UE vs FEU
Defending champion Ateneo mauled underdog University of Santo Tomas, 81-64, at the Araneta Coliseum Sunday to claim the first finals berth in the 72nd UAAP basketball tournament.
Role players Jai Reyes and Ryan Buenafe came through with impressive performances in the absence of forward Nico Salva to turn the game into a mismatch midway into the second half and give the Blue Eagles a second straight finals appearance.
''I challenged Jai (Reyes) about four games ago and he's been shooting the basketball well,'' Ateneo coach Norman Black bared. ''Ryan (Buenafe) stepped up big time both offensively and also defensively with Nico (Salva) out.''
Salva missed the game to serve a one-game suspension for hitting Far Eastern University's Jens Knuttel in their last game with the Tamaraws.
Reyes shot 7-of-13 from the field for 17 points and added eight rebounds while Buenafe put on the finishing touches in the second half with 15 points as the Loyola-based squad moved a step closer to a fifth title since joining the league in 1978.
The best-of-three titular series start on Sunday with Ateneo facing either Far Eastern University or University of the East which will play a knockout match on Thursday. The Warriors forced a rubber match after dismantling the Tamaraws, 84-74, last Saturday.
''They are two very good teams. The other one (UE) is on a roll then the other (FEU) is struggling because of some internal problems but we think both teams will be dangerous opponents,'' Black said.
The last time Ateneo went to the finals in consecutive years was from 2001-2003, winning the title in 2002.
Nonoy Baclao, who had 13 points, six rebounds and three blocks; Eric Salamat and Kirk Long were also instrumental in forcing UST to commit 22 turnovers leading to 23 fastbreak points.
Worse, the Tigers' shooting fell miserably as they bungled 50-of-69 shots for a measly 27.5 percent clip - the lowest since 2003 - while limiting Most Valuable Player Dylan Ababou to just 6-of-19 shooting despite a 19-point effort in his final collegiate game.
''Kahit anong gawin namin, hindi kami maka-execute. Siguro yung pressure pumunta sa mga bata,'' UST coach Pido Jarencio lamented. ''Kahit papaano blessing na 'tong dumating sa Final Four pero yung performance na ini-expect ko sa kanila, hindi ko nakuha ngayon.
ATENEO
81 - Reyes 17, Buenafe 15, Al-Hussaini 14, Baclao 13, Salamat 6, Long 6, Chua 6, Sumalinog 2, Austria 2, Monfort 0, Gonzaga 0, Golla 0.
UST
64 - Ababou 19, Mirza 14, Teng 10, Bautista 9, Fortuna 7, Afuang 4, Camus 1, Maliksi 0, Aytona 0.
Quarters: 22-16, 40-31, 63-44, 81-64.
Just wanna congratulate again my fave team, Ateneo Blue Eagles for their victory against FEU Tamarraws on their last elim games. Wooh! Looking forward on their final four game. I just love how Nonoy "Blocklao" and Eric "thank you for the shots" played. Congrats Blue Eagles! Go for back-to-back!
photo courtesy of bleachersbrew.blogspot.comThe Eagles, who ruled the eliminations with a 13-1 record, will take on the University of Santo Tomas in the Final Four.
The Tamaraws, second at 11-3, will battle the University of the East in the other semifinal duel.
In the first game, Adamson trampled on the University of the Philippines, 74-61, for a fifth-best 5-9 record.
The Maroons wrapped up their own campaign at 3-11."
Can't wait to see NFP's post about the game. This really made my day!:)
This blog is all about my favorites being a sports fanatic..my favorite teams, favorite athletes especially Maria Sharapova. I just like to compile every news that I gather about her especially that she's already back on court again after 10 months of having rested because of her shoulder injury. Just wishing that she'll be back on top at the end of the year. :)
This would also talk about any other sports which I find interesting. Currently, I am into UAAP, a collegiate basketball competition here in the Philippines. But of course, would just be talking mostly about ADMU Blue Eagles here. They're the only reasons that I'm so engrossed and glued on TV during Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. ^_^
photo credits to ateneo.eduAgain, credits to The Rock of Pex. I just want to repost this one since I really found his analysis very good and very-well expressed. You can follow him on Twitter if you are a Pure Fanatic too..:)
Here is the updated power ranking/analysis for the UAAP Season 72 Men's Basketball:
Here is an updated schedule of the 1st Round of the UAAP Season 72 Men's Basketball:
Thu, August 6 2 PM UP vs UE
4 PM UST vs FEU
Sat, August 8 2 PM ADU vs NU
4 PM UST vs UP
Sun, August 9 12 PM UE vs FEU
5 PM DLSU vs ADMU
Credits to pbfantasy.com. Sorry but I just don't know 'bout the 5-hour gap on the last game in case you're wonderin'. Comin' up next will be the power rankings.
