UP Fighting Maroons men's basketball
The UP Fighting Maroons are the collegiate men's baketball 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.
| UP Fighting Maroons | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Fighting Maroons |
| League | UAAP |
| Location | Diliman, Quezon City Philippines |
| Team colors | Maroon  Forest Green |
| Head coach | Goldwin Monteverde |
| Championships | UAAP: 3 |
| Website | http://upfightingmaroons.x10.mx/ |
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 there first championship in the UAAP in UAAP Season 2 (1939–1940).
As of UAAP Season 85 UP Fighting Maroons won 3 championship title in basketball.
Current roster
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Head coaches
- 1981–1986: Joe Lipa
- 1995: Joe Lipa
- 1996–1997: Eric Altamirano
- 1997–1999: Nic Jorge[3]
- 2000–2002: Ryan Gregorio
- 2003–2005: Lito Vergara[4]
- 2006–2007: Joe Lipa[5]
- 2008–2010: Aboy Castro[6]
- 2010: Potit de Vera (interim)[7]
- 2010: Boyet Fernandez (acting)[8]
- 2011–2013: Ricky Dandan[9]
- 2013: Rey Madrid (interim)[10]
- 2014–2015: Rey Madrid[11]
- 2015: Rensy Bajar[12]
- 2016–2020: Bo Perasol[13][14]
- 2021–present: Goldwin Monteverde[15]
Season-by-season records
| Season | League | Elimination round | Playoffs | ||||||||
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| Pos | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | GP | W | L | Results | ||
| 1993 | UAAP | 7th/8 | 14 | 3 | 11 | .214 | 11 | No playoffs held | |||
| 1994 | UAAP | 5th/7 | 12 | 4 | 8 | .333 | 6 | Did not qualify | |||
| 1995 | UAAP | 5th/8 | 14 | 5 | 9 | .357 | 6 | Did not qualify | |||
| 1996 | UAAP | 3rd/8 | 14 | 9 | 5 | .643 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | Lost semifinals vs UST |
| 1997 | UAAP | 4th/8 | 14 | 8 | 6 | .571 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Lost semifinals vs FEU |
| 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 | UAAP | Season canceled | |||||||||
| 2021 | 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 |
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
| Season | Tournament | Title | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939–1940 | UAAP Season 2 | Champions | |
| 1986–1987 | UAAP Season 49 | Champions | |
| 2021–2022 | UAAP Season 84 | Champions |
Individual awards
Most Valuable Player (Season)
| Season | Tournament | Player | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | UAAP Season 29 | Fort Acuña | |
| 1986 | UAAP Season 49 | Eric Altamirano | |
| 2019 | UAAP Season 81 | Bright Akhuetie | [16] |
| 2022 | UAAP Season 85 | Malick Diouf | [17] |
Most Valuable Player (Finals)
| Season | Tournament | Player | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UAAP Season 84 | Malick Diouf |
Rookie of the Year
| Season | Tournament | Player | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | UAAP Season 49 | Benjie Paras | |
| 2006 | UAAP Season 69 | Woody Co | |
| 2013 | UAAP Season 76 | Kyles Jefferson Lao | |
| 2017 | UAAP Season 80 | Juan Gómez de Liaño | [18] |
| 2022 | UAAP Season 84 | Carl Tamayo | [19][20][21] |
Mythical Five
| Season | Tournament | Player | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | UAAP Season 69 | Marvin Cruz | |
| 2016–2017 | UAAP Season 79 | Paul Desiderio | |
| 2018–2019 | UAAP Season 81 | Bright Akhuetie | |
| Juan Gómez de Liaño | |||
| 2019–2020 | UAAP Season 82 | Kobe Paras | |
| 2021–2022 | UAAP Season 84 | Zavier Lucero | |
| Carl Tamayo | |||
| 2022–2023 | UAAP Season 85 | Carl Tamayo | |
| Malick Diouf |
Notable players
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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.
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- Almo, Alder T. (July 23, 2010). "UP finally changes Maroons coach". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
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- "Ricky Dandan officially out as UP head coach, Rey Madrid to take over". SolarSportsDesk.ph. August 19, 2013. Retrieved August 19, 2013.
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- 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.
- 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.
- "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.
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