Congrats, Ateneo. 
But good job, UE!
Reaching the Finals where no one expected you to be is such a huge achievement already, and I salute you for that.
Elmer Espiritu, Pari Llagas, Rudy Lingganay, and Val Acuna, I wish you all the best on your journey outside the collegiate arena. Thanks for being a part of the UE Team I used to love and will always love.
Elmer. For me, no player in the coming future can ever replicate the dunk only you can do with such character and conviction. Your dunk, your block, your rebound, all those I will surely miss. But of course, I will miss YOU.
Pari, I don't know how long UE can find a big man to replace you and your remarkable skill and talent. Your presence on the court makes a huge difference to the team's game.
Rudy, I know, you're small but terrible. It's just so sad that throughout your collegiate career, you weren't given the credit you rightfully deserve.
Val, I only noticed you this season, but you already left a mark in my memory. Thanks for your 3-pointers that led UE to the Finals.
Again, I would like to congratulate you guys for finishing this season strong. Though others may not see it, I can surely feel it. If other people's definition of 'finishing strong' is becoming the Champions, then mine's different. It's slowly climbing to the top, even if everybody already judged you out. No one ever considered you as a contender, but then you proved them wrong by 'beating twice' the twice-to-beat advantage. It's giving the Defending Champions the wake-up call they need by sending the Final Series into Game 3.
With four veterans graduating this season, the future of the UE Red Warriors seems unclear. What will happen to them now that their master dunker and shot blocker is gone? Who can fill the gap left by the big man who always makes his presence felt on the court? Who will have the courage to take 3-point shots that two of the team's former members usually do?
At least I know there are still players who'd be willing to step up and take the challenge. Next year, Paul Lee will be the main man. I know he has the skills, the talent, and leadership to take the team where they should be. Also, there's Raffy Reyes. The ever aggressive, intense, and dedicated player who can serve as the spark the team needs to explode. James Martinez will be coming back next season. I hope he delivers the same, if not a better performance, he showed last season. And of course, the rest of the Red Warriors will serve a vital role to steer the team to success. I wish them the best.
To Coach Lawrence, good job on your first year as a collegiate coach! I'm looking forward to watch the next season of PBL, and of course UAAP 73. Keep up the good work!
I wasn't able to watch the Game 3. Maybe that's why UE lost. HAHA. Because look, I missed Game 1, Ateneo won. I watched Game 2, UE won. And now that I failed to watch Game 3, Ateneo won! arrgh. I knew it! I'm the lucky charm of UE! HAHAHA.
Oh well... Despite the ampalaya-ness I feel, I should congratulate Ateneo for a good season. 13-1. Thanks to UP for that '1'. haha. It would be boring if Ateneo won all their 14 games. If I'm not mistaken, they'd be the automatic Champions if they finished 14-0. And that's BOOOOORIIIIIIIIIIING.......
I have to say goodbye to Jai and Nonoy.
Jai-namite! Thanks for your 3-pointers! You're one of the consistent 3-point shooters I know in the UAAP. But that's not what I'll remember about you. You will forever stay in my memory as the Eagle that looks like Chris Tiu. And both your 3-point shooting skills. :)
Nonoy BLOCK-lao.. The memory you left in my mind was that strong, powerful block you made on Rico Maierhofer last season. That was a-w-e-s-o-m-e. I know you're just the silent worker and masipag player in the team. That's one of the things I admire about you, your humility. Doesn't brag about his strengths and skills, but just shows what he got on the court.
Rabeh, BYE.
Another season of the UAAP Men's Basketball came to an end, but as always, it just keeps me hungry for more. I feel excited for next year. Who are the new players? Who would enter the Final Four? Which teams would face each other in the Finals? I'm just soooo excited to know the answers!!
But good job, UE!
Reaching the Finals where no one expected you to be is such a huge achievement already, and I salute you for that.
Elmer Espiritu, Pari Llagas, Rudy Lingganay, and Val Acuna, I wish you all the best on your journey outside the collegiate arena. Thanks for being a part of the UE Team I used to love and will always love.
Elmer. For me, no player in the coming future can ever replicate the dunk only you can do with such character and conviction. Your dunk, your block, your rebound, all those I will surely miss. But of course, I will miss YOU.
Pari, I don't know how long UE can find a big man to replace you and your remarkable skill and talent. Your presence on the court makes a huge difference to the team's game.
Rudy, I know, you're small but terrible. It's just so sad that throughout your collegiate career, you weren't given the credit you rightfully deserve.
Val, I only noticed you this season, but you already left a mark in my memory. Thanks for your 3-pointers that led UE to the Finals.
Again, I would like to congratulate you guys for finishing this season strong. Though others may not see it, I can surely feel it. If other people's definition of 'finishing strong' is becoming the Champions, then mine's different. It's slowly climbing to the top, even if everybody already judged you out. No one ever considered you as a contender, but then you proved them wrong by 'beating twice' the twice-to-beat advantage. It's giving the Defending Champions the wake-up call they need by sending the Final Series into Game 3.
With four veterans graduating this season, the future of the UE Red Warriors seems unclear. What will happen to them now that their master dunker and shot blocker is gone? Who can fill the gap left by the big man who always makes his presence felt on the court? Who will have the courage to take 3-point shots that two of the team's former members usually do?
At least I know there are still players who'd be willing to step up and take the challenge. Next year, Paul Lee will be the main man. I know he has the skills, the talent, and leadership to take the team where they should be. Also, there's Raffy Reyes. The ever aggressive, intense, and dedicated player who can serve as the spark the team needs to explode. James Martinez will be coming back next season. I hope he delivers the same, if not a better performance, he showed last season. And of course, the rest of the Red Warriors will serve a vital role to steer the team to success. I wish them the best.
To Coach Lawrence, good job on your first year as a collegiate coach! I'm looking forward to watch the next season of PBL, and of course UAAP 73. Keep up the good work!
I wasn't able to watch the Game 3. Maybe that's why UE lost. HAHA. Because look, I missed Game 1, Ateneo won. I watched Game 2, UE won. And now that I failed to watch Game 3, Ateneo won! arrgh. I knew it! I'm the lucky charm of UE! HAHAHA.
Oh well... Despite the ampalaya-ness I feel, I should congratulate Ateneo for a good season. 13-1. Thanks to UP for that '1'. haha. It would be boring if Ateneo won all their 14 games. If I'm not mistaken, they'd be the automatic Champions if they finished 14-0. And that's BOOOOORIIIIIIIIIIING.......
I have to say goodbye to Jai and Nonoy.
Jai-namite! Thanks for your 3-pointers! You're one of the consistent 3-point shooters I know in the UAAP. But that's not what I'll remember about you. You will forever stay in my memory as the Eagle that looks like Chris Tiu. And both your 3-point shooting skills. :)
Nonoy BLOCK-lao.. The memory you left in my mind was that strong, powerful block you made on Rico Maierhofer last season. That was a-w-e-s-o-m-e. I know you're just the silent worker and masipag player in the team. That's one of the things I admire about you, your humility. Doesn't brag about his strengths and skills, but just shows what he got on the court.
Rabeh, BYE.
Another season of the UAAP Men's Basketball came to an end, but as always, it just keeps me hungry for more. I feel excited for next year. Who are the new players? Who would enter the Final Four? Which teams would face each other in the Finals? I'm just soooo excited to know the answers!!
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