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Ateneo Blue Eagles men's basketball
Men's college basketball team in Manila, Philippines From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Ateneo Blue Eagles men's basketball team represent Ateneo de Manila University in the men's collegiate basketball tournaments in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP). They previously competed in the Philippine National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) from 1924 to 1978.
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5-on-5 basketball
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Rivalry with De La Salle University
The school rivalry in sports between Ateneo de Manila University and De La Salle University began when both educational institutions participated in the Philippine National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and has carried over to the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) where both universities compete in currently.[2]
Beginning with UAAP Season 84 in May 2022, Ateneo de Manila University decided to unify student-athletes and varsity teams under the "Blue Eagles" moniker moving forward, regardless of sport, gender, or age group.[3][4][5][6] Meanwhile, the Green Archer is the traditional mascot of De La Salle University and the varsity teams are collectively referred to as the "Green Archers", however, each team carries a specific moniker that references the sport that they play.[7]
Ateneo and La Salle were both co-founders of the NCAA in 1924,[8] until Ateneo left the league in 1978 to join the UAAP while La Salle announced its decision to leave the NCAA in September 1980.[9][10] Both Catholic private schools in the Metro Manila area have been competing against each other in the UAAP ever since La Salle was also admitted to join the league in 1986.[11]Rivalry with University of the Philippines Diliman
Battle of Katipunan refers to the school rivalry between Ateneo de Manila University and the University of the Philippines Diliman (UP) began during games and meets that preceded the establishing of the National Collegiate Athletic Association of the Philippines (NCAA), or which both schools were founding members, and continues in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) where both universities compete. After competing in the NCAA for several years, UP left the NCAA to co-found the UAAP. Ateneo joined the UAAP in 1978.[12]
As the main campuses of both schools are located along Katipunan Avenue in Quezon City, games between Ateneo and UP are referred to as the "Battle of Katipunan".[13]
The Ateneo's teams are called the Ateneo Blue Eagles and the UP teams are called the UP Fighting Maroons.Remove ads
Current roster
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Championships
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NCAA
UAAP
In men's basketball, the Ateneo Blue Eagles have won 26 titles as of 2022, 14 in the NCAA and 12 in the UAAP.[32]
Other leagues and tournaments
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The Blue Eagles also competed at the 2018 William Jones Cup,[33] an international tournament in Taiwan for both club and national teams.
Year – Champions
- 2006 – Blue Eagles – Fr. Martin Summer Cup
- 2007 – Blue Eagles – Collegiate Champions League
- 2008 – Blue Eagles – Philippine University Games / Nike Summer League
- 2009 – Blue Eagles – Philippine University Games / Philippine Collegiate Champions League
- 2010 – Blue Eagles – Fr. Martin Summer Cup / Philippine Collegiate Champions League
- 2011 – Blue Eagles – Philippine University Games / Filoil Flying V Preseason Cup
- 2019 – Blue Eagles – Philippine Collegiate Champions League / PBA D-League
- 2020 – Blue Eagles – Philippine Collegiate Champions League
- 2022 – Blue Eagles – World University Basketball Series
- 2023 – Blue Eagles – AsiaBasket Las Piñas Championship
Season-by-season records
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NCAA
Multi-stage era (1924–1941)
In the early years of the NCAA, a qualifying round robin sees teams split into two groups; the top teams from each group qualify to a round robin championship round.
Pennant era (1947–1977)
In the pennant era, a split season format was followed, where the winners of each half of the season (the pennant winners) play for the championship.
UAAP
Pre-Final Four era (1978–1992)
In the UAAP before the Final Four era, the top two teams qualify to the Finals, with the top seeded team having the twice-to-beat advantage.
Final Four era (1993–present)
In the Final Four era, the top four teams qualify to the semifinals, with the top two seeded teams having the twice-to-beat advantage. The semifinal winners then advance to the best-of-three Finals.
Notable players
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Head coaches
- Fr. John Hurley S.J.[14]
- Fr. James Martin S.J.[14]
- Fr. Matthew Kane S.J.[14]
- Fr. Joseph Geib S.J.[14]
- Fr. Denis Lynch S.J.[14]
- 1960–1965: Al Dunbar[14]
- 1972–1977: Baby Dalupan
- 1985–1986: Ogie Narvasa
- 1987: Cris Calilan
- 1988: Fritz Gaston[34]
- 1989: Chito Narvasa
- 1990–1992: Chot Reyes
- 1993: Baby Dalupan
- 1994: Cris Calilan
- 1995–1996: Mark Molina[35]
- 1997: Perry Ronquillo[35]
- 1998: Mark Molina[35]
- 1999–2001: Joe Lipa[35]
- 2002–2003: Joel Banal[36]
- 2004: Sandy Arespacochaga[37]
- 2005–2012: Norman Black[38]
- 2013–2015: Bo Perasol[39]
- 2016: Sandy Arespacochaga
- 2016–present: Tab Baldwin[14]
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Uniform
Manufacturer
- 2000–2001: Guess
- 2002: Nike
- 2003–2009: Adidas
- 2010–present: Nike
- 2022–present: Jordan Brand
3x3 basketball
Ateneo won the UAAP Season 81 3x3 basketball tournament on its second and final year as a demonstration sport before it became an official sport in UAAP Season 82.[40][41]
Individual awards
Most Valuable Player (Season)
Most Valuable Player (Finals)
Rookie of the Year
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References
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