Adamson Soaring Falcons basketball team

The Adamson Soaring Falcons are the collegiate men's baketball team of Adamson University, which play in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), the premiere sports league in the country.

Adamson Soaring Falcons
NicknameSoaring Falcons
LeagueUAAP
LocationErmita, Manila, Philippines
Team colorsBlue White
Head coachNash Racela
ChampionshipsUAAP:1

History

Adamson University alongside with Manila Central University, University of Manila and University of the East were admitted in 1952 on a two-year probationary membership status. Only UE and MCU retained as permanent member. However, MCU pulled-out in 1962. Adamson was readmitted into the association in 1970.

Adamson Soaring Falcons won its first Championship in the UAAP in UAAP Season 40 (1977–1978).

Roster
Main article: UAAP Season 86 basketball tournaments
Adamson Soaring Falcons roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Height Year High School
SF 20 Philippines Emmanuel Anabo 6'2" (1.88m) 1st Colegio de San Juan de Letran
G 25 Philippines Kenji Cañete 6'0" (1.83m) 1st Colegio de San Juan de Letran
C 23 Philippines Mario C. Barasi Jr. 6'7" (2.01m) 2nd University of Perpetual Help System DALTA
F 99 Philippines Joshua Barcelona 6'4" (1.93m) 2nd Adamson High School
G 22 Philippines Jhon Arthur R. Calisay 6'2" (1.88m) 2nd Technological Institute of the Philippines
G 17 Philippines Jed Cedrick T. Colonia 6'2" (1.88m) 4th Sacred Heart School - Ateneo de Cebu
C 23 Nigeria Mudiaga Ojarikre 6'10" (2.08m) 1st Federal University of Technology Minna
G 24 Philippines John Mattroven N. Erolon 6'0" (1.83m) 3rd Adamson High School
G 28 Philippines Ahmad Didat Hanapi 6'1" (1.85m) 4th Adamson High School
G 7 Philippines Jerom R. Lastimosa 5'11" (1.8m) 4th Asian College - Dumaguete
F 29 Philippines Vince G. Magbuhos 6'5" (1.96m) 4th University of the East
C 10 Philippines Cedrick R. Manzano 6'4" (1.93m) 1st Hua Siong College of Iloilo
G 3 Philippines Mathew Montebon 6'0" (1.83m) 2nd Newark Memorial High School
PG 1 Philippines Eli Ramos 6'3" (1.91m) 1st Ateneo High School
G 21 Philippines Jose Manuel M. Sabandal 5'11" (1.8m) 4th Adamson High School
G 6 Philippines Joshua C. Yerro 6'2" (1.88m) 4th University of Visayas
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Team manager
  • Gilbert Cruz
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured Injured

Head coaches

Season-by-season records
Season League Elimination round Playoffs
Pos GP W L PCT GB GP W L Results
1993 UAAP 2nd/8 14 11 3 .786 3 No playoffs held
1994 UAAP Suspended
1995 UAAP 6th/8 14 4 10 .286 7 Did not qualify
1996 UAAP 8th/8 14 3 11 .214 8 Did not qualify
1997 UAAP 7th/8 14 4 10 .286 7 Did not qualify
1998 UAAP 8th/8 14 1 13 .071 12 Did not qualify
1999 UAAP 8th/8 14 1 13 .071 10 Did not qualify
2000 UAAP 8th/8 14 0 14 .000 12 Did not qualify
2001 UAAP 8th/8 14 0 14 .000 12 Did not qualify
2002 UAAP 7th/8 14 3 11 .214 10 Did not qualify
2003 UAAP 5th/8 14 5 9 .357 6 Did not qualify
2004 UAAP 6th/8 14 5 9 .357 6 Did not qualify
2005 UAAP 7th/8 14 3 11 .214 9 Did not qualify
2006 UAAP 4th/7 12 6 6 .500 4 2 0 2 Lost semifinals vs Ateneo
2007 UAAP 7th/8 14 2 12 .143 12 Did not qualify
2008 UAAP 7th/8 14 3 11 .214 10 Did not qualify
2009 UAAP 5th/8 14 5 9 .357 8 Did not qualify
2010 UAAP 3rd/8 14 9 5 .643 3 1 0 1 Lost semifinals vs Ateneo
2011 UAAP 2nd/8 14 10 4 .714 3 2 0 2 Lost semifinals vs FEU
2012 UAAP 6th/8 14 3 11 .214 9 Did not qualify
2013 UAAP 7th/8 14 4 10 .286 6 Did not qualify
2014 UAAP 8th/8 14 1 13 .071 10 Did not qualify
2015 UAAP 8th/8 14 3 11 .214 8 Did not qualify
2016 UAAP 4th/8 14 8 6 .571 5 1 0 1 Lost semifinals vs La Salle
2017 UAAP 3rd/8 14 9 5 .643 4 1 0 1 Lost semifinals vs La Salle
2018 UAAP 2nd/8 14 10 4 .714 2 2 0 2 Lost semifinals vs UP
2019 UAAP 6th/8 14 4 10 .286 10 Did not qualify
2020 UAAP Season canceled
2021 UAAP 5th/8 14 6 8 .429 7 Did not qualify
2022 UAAP 4th/8 14 7 7 .500 4 2 1 1 Lost semifinals vs Ateneo

Team awards
Season Tournament Title Ref
1977 UAAP Season 40 Champions [5]

Individual awards

Most Valuable Player (Season)
Season Tournament Title Ref
2006 UAAP Season 69 Ken Bono [6]

Notable players

See also

References
  1. "PBA's 'Captain Marvel' appointed as new Adamson coach". abs-cbnews.com. September 20, 2013. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
  2. "Franz Pumaren officially named head coach of Adamson Falcons in UAAP". Spin.ph. Retrieved December 2, 2015.
  3. "Franz Pumaren steps down as Adamson coach". ESPN.com. February 16, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  4. "Adamson officially appoints Nash Racela as men's basketball head coach". RAPPLER. December 1, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2022.
  5. Olivares, Rick. "Ateneo-Adamson: A deeper basketball rivalry than you think". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  6. "Bono gains MVP award over Intal". Philstar. Retrieved October 1, 2023.
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