Philippine collegiate varsity teams
UP Fighting Maroons |
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Nickname | Fighting Maroons |
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League | UAAP |
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Location | Diliman, Quezon City Philippines |
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Team colors | Maroon Forest Green |
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Head coach | Goldwin Monteverde |
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Championships | UAAP: 3 (1940, 1986, 2021) |
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Website | http://upfightingmaroons.x10.mx/ |
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The UP Fighting Maroons are the collegiate men's basketball team of the University of the Philippines Diliman, which play in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), the premiere sports league in the country.
History
UP is one of the founding members (1938) of the UAAP. It was also a founding member and the originator of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the year 1924.[1]
The Fighting Maroons won there first championship title in NCAA in the NCAA Season 0 (1924–1925), they also became the champions in NCAA Season 1 (1925–1926), and NCAA Season 2 (1926–1927) (as 3–peat champions). UP Fighting Maroons won their last championship in the NCAA in NCAA Season 5 (1929–1930). After 6 years, UP Fighting Maroons permanently withdrew from competing in NCAA.
In 1938, Far Eastern University, National University, the University of the Philippines and the University of Santo Tomas formed the University Athletic Association of the Philippines.[2] UP Fighting Maroons won their first championship in the UAAP in UAAP Season 2 (1939–1940).
As of UAAP Season 86, UP Fighting Maroons won three championship titles in men's basketball.
Current roster
UP Fighting Maroons roster |
Players | Coaches |
Pos. | No. | Nat. | Name | Height | Year | High School | F | 24 | | Torculas, Sean Aldous | 6'4" (1.93m) | 2nd | University of the Philippines Integrated School | F | 13 | | Belmonte, Mark | 6'5" (1.96m) | 1st | San Sebastian College-Recoletos | G | 19 | | Abadiano, Gerry | 6'0" (1.83m) | 3rd | Nazareth School of National University | G | 20 | | Felicilda, Janjan | 5'7" (1.7m) | 2nd | Nazareth School of National University | G | 11 | | Fortea, Terrence | 6'1" (1.85m) | 3rd | Nazareth School of National University | F | 77 | | Briones, Chico | 6'6" (1.98m) | 1st | Carroll College | G | 12 | | Cagulangan, Joel Diomar | 5'9" (1.75m) | 4th | La Salle Green Hills | G | 15 | | Gonzales, Cyril | 5'10" (1.78m) | 3rd | Nazareth School of National University | G | 18 | | Alarcon, Harold | 6'1" (1.85m) | 3rd | Nazareth School of National University | C | 10 | | Diouf, Malick | 6'11" (2.11m) | 5th | Centro Escolar University | F | 33 | | Alter, Sean | 6'9" (2.06m) | 1st | Volcano Vista High School | F | 31 | | Pablo, Luis | 6'7" (2.01m) | 1st | La Salle Green Hills | F | 17 | | Lopez, Francis | 6'5" (1.96m) | 1st | Ateneo High School | C | 7 | | Gagate, Seven | 6'8" (2.03m) | 1st | La Salle Green Hills | G | 2 | | Torres, Reyland | 6'1" (1.85m) | 2nd | Nazareth School of National University | C | 27 | | Cansino, CJ | 6'2" (1.88m) | 5th | University of Santo Tomas | F | 71 | | Andres, LA | 6'5" (1.96m) | 1st | St. Mary of the Woods | | - Head coach
- Goldwin Monteverde
- Assistant coach(es)
- Christian Luanzon
- Rodney Santos
- Mo Gingerich
- Tom Chua
- Poch Juinio
- Team manager
- Bo Perasol
- Legend
- (C) Team captain
- Injured
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Head coaches
Season-by-season records
Until 1997, the UAAP primarily ranked the teams by tournament points using FIBA's method. Starting in 1998, the UAAP primarily ranked by winning percentage. There's no difference in ranking once all games were played, but in the middle of the season, rankings made by these two methods may differ.
Until 1997
Season | League | Elimination round | Playoffs |
Pos | GP | W | L | Pts | GP | W | L | Results |
1986 | UAAP | 2nd/8 | | | | | 2 | 0 | 2 | Won Finals vs UE |
1987 | UAAP | 3rd/8 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 16 | Did not qualify |
1988 | UAAP | 3rd/8 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 23 | Did not qualify |
1989 | UAAP | 5th/8 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 22 | Did not qualify |
1990 | UAAP | 7th/8 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 18 | Did not qualify |
1991 | UAAP | 4th/8 | 14 | | | | Did not qualify |
1992 | UAAP | 8th/8 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 19 | Did not qualify |
1993 | UAAP | 7th/8 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 17 | No playoffs held[a] |
1994 | UAAP | 5th/7 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 16 | Did not qualify |
1995 | UAAP | 5th/8 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 19 | Did not qualify |
1996 | UAAP | 3rd/8 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Lost semifinals vs UST |
1997 | UAAP | 4th/8 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Lost semifinals vs FEU |
Since 1998
Season | League | Elimination round | Playoffs |
Pos | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | GP | W | L | Results |
1998 | UAAP | 5th/8 | 14 | 7 | 7 | .500 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Lost 4th seed playoff vs UST |
1999 | UAAP | 6th/8 | 14 | 5 | 9 | .429 | 6 | Did not qualify |
2000 | UAAP | 6th/8 | 14 | 4 | 10 | .286 | 8 | Did not qualify |
2001 | UAAP | 7th/8 | 14 | 6 | 8 | .429 | 6 | Did not qualify |
2002 | UAAP | 6th/8 | 14 | 5 | 9 | .357 | 8 | Did not qualify |
2003 | UAAP | 7th/8 | 14 | 3 | 11 | .214 | 8 | Did not qualify |
2004 | UAAP | 5th/8 | 14 | 7 | 7 | .500 | 4 | Did not qualify |
2005 | UAAP | 5th/8 | 14 | 6 | 8 | .429 | 6 | Did not qualify |
2006 | UAAP | 6th/7 | 12 | 4 | 8 | .333 | 6 | Did not qualify |
2007 | UAAP | 8th/8 | 14 | 0 | 14 | .000 | 14 | Did not qualify |
2008 | UAAP | 6th/8 | 14 | 3 | 11 | .214 | 10 | Did not qualify |
2009 | UAAP | 8th/8 | 14 | 3 | 11 | .214 | 10 | Did not qualify |
2010 | UAAP | 8th/8 | 14 | 0 | 14 | .000 | 12 | Did not qualify |
2011 | UAAP | 8th/8 | 14 | 2 | 12 | .143 | 11 | Did not qualify |
2012 | UAAP | 8th/8 | 14 | 1 | 13 | .071 | 11 | Did not qualify |
2013 | UAAP | 8th/8 | 14 | 0 | 14 | .000 | 10 | Did not qualify |
2014 | UAAP | 7th/8 | 14 | 1 | 13 | .071 | 10 | Did not qualify |
2015 | UAAP | 7th/8 | 14 | 3 | 11 | .214 | 8 | Did not qualify |
2016 | UAAP | 6th/8 | 14 | 5 | 9 | .357 | 8 | Did not qualify |
2017 | UAAP | 5th/8 | 14 | 6 | 8 | .429 | 7 | Did not qualify |
2018 | UAAP | 3rd/8 | 14 | 8 | 6 | .571 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | Lost Finals vs Ateneo |
2019 | UAAP | 2nd/8 | 14 | 9 | 5 | .643 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Lost stepladder round 2 vs UST |
2020[b] | UAAP | Season canceled |
2021[c] | UAAP | 2nd/8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | .857 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | Won Finals vs Ateneo |
2022 | UAAP | 2nd/8 | 14 | 11 | 3 | .786 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | Lost Finals vs Ateneo |
2023 | UAAP | 1st/8 | 14 | 12 | 2 | .857 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | Lost Finals vs La Salle |
- ^ UST won all elimination round games. Based on the rules at that time, they were then named automatic champions, and other teams were ranked by elimination round finish.
- ^ Season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- ^ Season postponed to early 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Team awards
NCAA
Season | Tournament | Title | Ref |
1924–1925 | NCAA Season 0 | Champions | |
1925–1926 | NCAA Season 1 | Champions | |
1926–1927 | NCAA Season 2 | Champions | |
1929–1930 | NCAA Season 5 | Champions | |
UAAP
Individual awards
Most Valuable Player (Season)
Most Valuable Player (Finals)
Rookie of the Year
Mythical Five
Notable players
| Legend | C | Center | PG | Point Guard | PF | Power Forward | SG | Shooting Guard | SF | Small Forward | |
See also
References
- ^ Lt. Col. Julian Malonso, P.A. "NCAA History". NCAA Philippines. Archived from the original on July 15, 2011. Retrieved July 25, 2011.
- ^ Jerusalem, Dan (October 8, 2016). "The Evolution of the UAAP". The LaSallian. De La Salle University. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
- ^ Galvez, Waylon (June 13, 2020). "Former PH basketball team coach Nic Jorge passes away". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
- ^ "UP sports execs ax Maroons' basketball coach Joe Lipa". GMA News Online. September 21, 2007. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ "UP Fighting Maroons get new basketball coach". GMA News Online. February 12, 2008. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ Almo, Alder T. (July 23, 2010). "UP finally changes Maroons coach". Retrieved October 17, 2023.
- ^ Almo, Alder T. (July 23, 2010). "UP finally changes Maroons coach". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
- ^ de la Fuente, Franz Jonathan G. (August 6, 2010). "Maroons collapse early against Eagles, 78-53". Tinig ng Plaridel. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ "Ricky Dandan officially out as UP head coach, Rey Madrid to take over". SolarSportsDesk.ph. August 19, 2013. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
- ^ Leyba, Olmin. "Maroons coach quits; ex- mentor tapped". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 22, 2023.
- ^ Songalia, Ryan (November 3, 2014). "UP sacks Rey Madrid, opens applications for new coach". RAPPLER. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ Leongson, Randolph B. (May 2, 2016). "UP Fighting Maroons tap Bo Perasol as head coach". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ Riego, Norman Lee Benjamin (May 2, 2016). "UP officially hands over reins of Fighting Maroons to Perasol". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ^ Leongson, Randolph B. (May 2, 2016). "UP Fighting Maroons tap Bo Perasol as head coach". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ^ Lozada, Bong (August 13, 2021). "UP Maroons name Goldwyn Monteverde as new head coach". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
- ^ "Everybody Loves the Underdogs: Reliving the UP Fighting Maroons' 1986 Victory". Equire Phiippines. December 1, 2018.
- ^ "Remembering Maroons' 1986 championship". Philstar.com. March 21, 2012.
- ^ "Champions at last". University of the Phiippines Diliman. May 17, 2022.
- ^ Riego, Norman (November 19, 2018). "UAAP: UP has its first MVP in 32 years in Bright Akhuetie". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved November 19, 2018.
- ^ Leongson, Randolph (December 14, 2022). "UP Maroons center Malick Diouf is UAAP Season 85 MVP". Spin.ph. Retrieved December 14, 2022.
- ^ Li, Matthew (May 13, 2022). "Malick Diouf hailed UAAP 84 Finals MVP". Tiebreaker Times.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben (September 21, 2013). "Lao gives UP something to cheer about by earning Rookie of the Year honors". SPIN.ph.
- ^ "UP Maroons guard Juan Gomez de Liano is UAAP Season 80 Rookie of the Year". Spin.ph. Retrieved October 3, 2022.
- ^ Leongson, Randolph B. (August 1, 2020). "UP Maroons confirm transfer of Carl Tamayo, Gerry Abadiano from NU". Spin.ph. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
- ^ Leongson, Randolph B. (August 2, 2020). "Carl Tamayo cites UP alum aunt as one of reasons behind transfer". Spin.ph. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
- ^ Leongson, Randolph B. (August 7, 2020). "Carl Tamayo 'a game-changer' for UP, but Paras comparisons premature, says Bo". Spin.ph. Retrieved June 10, 2022.
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Seasons | Round robin era | - 1938
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- 1940
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*Played in early 2022 |
University of the Philippines Diliman |
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