Adamson Soaring Falcons basketball explained

Adamson Soaring Falcons
University:	Adamson University
Location:	Ermita, Manila
History:	Adamson Falcons (until 2005) Adamson Soaring Falcons (since 2006)
Coach:	Nash Racela
Tenure:	4th
Nickname:	Soaring Falcons
Color1:	Navy blue
Color2:	White
Hex1:	000080
Hex2:	ffffff
Free Tournament Label3:	UAAP Champion (1)

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

See main article: UAAP Season 86 basketball tournaments.

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
• 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
		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
1994	UAAP	Suspended
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
		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	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
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	2	1	1	Lost semifinals vs La Salle

Individual awards

Most Valuable Player (Season)

Notable players

• Jerrick Ahanmisi
• Louie Alas
• Chad Alonzo
• Lester Alvarez
• Matthew Aquino (UAAP Season 77)
• Rodney Brondial
• Hector Calma
• Simon Camacho
• Eric Camson
• Jericho Cruz
• Kenneth Duremdes
• Gherome Ejercito
• E.J. Feihl
• Eddie Laure
• Melvin Mamaclay
• Sean Manganti
• Alex Nuyles
• Jansen Rios
• Don Trollano
• Keith Zaldivar
• 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.

See also

• Adamson University
• Adamson Soaring Falcons

Notes and References

1. Web site: Great coaches left an indelible mark with their UAAP teams . 2023-11-25 . Spin.ph . en.
2. Web site: Abad . Ysa . 2020-09-05 . Olympian, PBA pioneer Orly Bauzon dies at 75 . 2023-11-25 . RAPPLER . en-US.
3. Web site: Adamson in state of mourning as former coach Hector Hipolito passes away . 2023-11-25 . Spin.ph . en.
4. Web site: Quiteles . Rodneil . 2013-11-23 . Luigi Trillo comes full circle . 2023-11-25 . RAPPLER . en-US.
5. Web site: Austria says he won't return next year as Adamson head coach . 2023-11-25 . Spin.ph . en.
6. News: PBA's 'Captain Marvel' appointed as new Adamson coach . abs-cbnews.com . 2013-09-20 . 2014-08-04.
7. Web site: Franz Pumaren officially named head coach of Adamson Falcons in UAAP. Spin.ph. December 2, 2015.
8. Web site: 2021-02-16 . Franz Pumaren steps down as Adamson coach . 2022-03-08 . ESPN.com . en.
9. Web site: 2021-12-01 . Adamson officially appoints Nash Racela as men's basketball head coach . 2022-03-08 . RAPPLER . en-US.
10. Web site: Olivares . Rick . Ateneo-Adamson: A deeper basketball rivalry than you think . 2023-10-02 . Philstar.com.
11. Web site: Bono gains MVP award over Intal. Philstar. 1 October 2023.
12. Web site: Ex-PBA player Roider Cabrera continues progress after 2021 collapse, but more help needed . 2023-11-30 . onesports.ph . en.
13. Web site: Roider Cabrera rushed to hospital after collapsing in Dyip dugout . 2023-11-30 . Spin.ph . en.
14. Web site: Ex-PBA player Roider Cabrera continues progress after 2021 collapse, but more help needed . 2023-11-30 . onesports.ph . en.