Adamson Soaring Falcons basketball

Adamson Soaring Falcons
Adamson Soaring Falcons
University	Adamson University
History	Adamson Falcons (until 2005); Adamson Soaring Falcons (since 2006);
Head coach	Nash Racela (4th season)
Location	Ermita, Manila
Nickname	Soaring Falcons
Colors	Navy blue and White;
UAAP Champion (1)
	1977;

Last updated November 28, 2024

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

History

Adamson University along with Manila Central University (MCU), University of Manila and University of the East (UE) 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

Adamson Soaring Falcons roster

Players

Coaches

Pos.	No.	Name	Height	Year	High School
SF	20	Emmanuel Anabo	6'2" (1.88m)	1st	Colegio de San Juan de Letran
G	25	Kenji Cañete	6'0" (1.83m)	1st	Colegio de San Juan de Letran
C	9	Mario C. Barasi Jr.	6'7" (2.01m)	2nd	University of Perpetual Help System DALTA
F	11	Joshua Barcelona	6'4" (1.93m)	2nd	Adamson High School
G	22	Jhon Arthur R. Calisay	6'2" (1.88m)	2nd	Technological Institute of the Philippines
G	17	Jed Cedrick T. Colonia	6'2" (1.88m)	4th	Sacred Heart School - Ateneo de Cebu
C	23	Mudiaga Ojarikre	6'10" (2.08m)	1st	Federal University of Technology Minna
G	24	John Mattroven N. Erolon	6'0" (1.83m)	3rd	Adamson High School
G	28	Ahmad Didat Hanapi	6'1" (1.85m)	4th	Adamson High School
F	29	Vince Magbuhos	6'5" (1.96m)	4th	University of the East
C	10	Cedrick R. Manzano	6'4" (1.93m)	1st	Hua Siong College of Iloilo
G	3	Mathew Montebon	6'0" (1.83m)	2nd	Newark Memorial High School
PG	1	Eli Ramos	6'3" (1.91m)	1st	Ateneo High School
G	21	Jose Manuel M. Sabandal	5'11" (1.8m)	4th	Adamson High School
G	6	Joshua C. Yerro	6'2" (1.88m)	4th	University of Visayas

Head coach

Nash Racela

Assistant coach(es)

Rommel Adducul
Gilbert Lao
Jem Ryan Betia
Benjamin Sipin
Michael Oliver

Team manager

Gilbert Cruz

Legend

(C) Team captain
Injured

Head coaches

1977: Moises Urbiztondo^[1]
1989–1992: Orlando Bauzon ^[2]
1993: Hector Hipolito^[3]
1995–1996: Antonio Guinto
1997–1999: Moises Urbiztondo
2000–2004: Luigi Trillo ^[4]
2005: Mel Alas
2006: Leo Austria ^[5]
2007: Bogs Adornado
2008–2013: Leo Austria ^[5]
2014: Kenneth Duremdes ^[6]
2015: Mike Fermin ^[7]
2016–2020: Franz Pumaren ^[8]
2021–present: Nash Racela ^[9]

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
Season	League	Pos	GP	W	L	Pts	GP	W	L	Results
1987	UAAP	6th/8	14	5	9	19	Did not qualify
1988	UAAP	4th/8	14	7	7	21	Did not qualify
1989	UAAP	6th/8	14	6	8	20	Did not qualify
1990	UAAP	6th/8	14	6	8	20	Did not qualify
1991	UAAP	6th/8					Did not qualify
1992	UAAP	1st/8	14	11	3	25	2	0	2	Lost Finals vs FEU
1993	UAAP	2nd/8	14	11	3	25	No playoffs held^[a]
1994	UAAP	Suspended^[b]
1995	UAAP	6th/8	14	4	10	18	Did not qualify
1996	UAAP	8th/8	14	3	11	17	Did not qualify
1997	UAAP	7th/8	14	4	10	18	Did not qualify

Since 1998

Season	League	Elimination round						Playoffs
Season	League	Pos	GP	W	L	PCT	GB	GP	W	L	Results
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	3	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^[c]	UAAP	Season canceled
2021 ^[d]	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
2023	UAAP	5th/8	14	7	7	.500	5	1	0	1	Lost 4th seed playoff vs Ateneo
2024	UAAP	4th/8	14	6	8	.429	6	1	1	0

↑ 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.
↑ Adamson was found to have an ineligible player in the previous seasons, which caused them to be suspended by the UAAP for the 1994 season.
↑ Season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
↑ Season postponed to early 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Team awards

Season	Tournament	Title	Ref
Season	Tournament	Title	Ref	1977	UAAP Season 40	Champions	^[10]

Individual awards

Most Valuable Player (Season)

Season	Tournament	Title	Ref
Season	Tournament	Title	Ref	2006	UAAP Season 69	Ken Bono	^[11]

Notable players

Marlou Aquino - Known as The Skyscraper for his towering interior defense. He played for Ginebra, Sta. Lucia and Meralco. One of the 40 Greatest Players in PBA hstory.

Ken Bono - a former professional player who played for various teams in the PBA. He was the first Soaring Falcon to win season MVP and led the team to its first ever Final Four appearance in season 69.

Roider Cabrera - a former professional basketball player who played in both the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and the PBA 3x3.^[12] He played for the Terrafirma Dyip.^[13] In November 2021, Cabrera collapsed after a game in the PBA 3x3. He was rushed to the hospital and fell into a vegetative state. Cabrera has slowly been making progress since then, but he is still in need of financial assistance to continue his recovery.^[14]

Jerick Cañada - who has played for various teams in the Philippines and abroad. He is currently playing for the ARQ Builders Lapu-Lapu City Heroes in the Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup.

Kenneth Duremdes - The 1998 PBA MVP. Best known for his high-flying and sharpshooting during his playing years, Captain Marbel is one of the 40 Greatest Players in the PBA.

Jerom Lastimosa - current player for the Magnolia Hotshots. He was the first ever Adamson alumnus given a jersey retirement by the university with his number 7 being given the honor.

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[10] 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.

[suspended-11] Adamson was found to have an ineligible player in the previous seasons, which caused them to be suspended by the UAAP for the 1994 season.

[12] Season cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

[13] Season postponed to early 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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[2] Abad, Ysa (September 5, 2020). "Olympian, PBA pioneer Orly Bauzon dies at 75". RAPPLER. Retrieved November 25, 2023.

[3] "Adamson in state of mourning as former coach Hector Hipolito passes away". Spin.ph. Retrieved November 25, 2023.

[4] Quiteles, Rodneil (November 23, 2013). "Luigi Trillo comes full circle". RAPPLER. Retrieved November 25, 2023.

[:0-5] 1 2 "Austria says he won't return next year as Adamson head coach". Spin.ph. Retrieved November 25, 2023.

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[7] "Franz Pumaren officially named head coach of Adamson Falcons in UAAP". Spin.ph. Retrieved December 2, 2015.

[8] "Franz Pumaren steps down as Adamson coach". ESPN.com. February 16, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2022.

[9] "Adamson officially appoints Nash Racela as men's basketball head coach". RAPPLER. December 1, 2021. Retrieved March 8, 2022.

[14] Olivares, Rick. "Ateneo-Adamson: A deeper basketball rivalry than you think". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 2, 2023.

[15] "Bono gains MVP award over Intal". Philstar. Retrieved October 1, 2023.

[16] "Ex-PBA player Roider Cabrera continues progress after 2021 collapse, but more help needed". onesports.ph. Retrieved November 30, 2023.

[17] "Roider Cabrera rushed to hospital after collapsing in Dyip dugout". Spin.ph. Retrieved November 30, 2023.

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