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UAAP Rookie Rankings #1
Sat, Aug 2, 2008 by Purple and Gold
The first round is almost over, time to give some kind of an assessment of this year's UAAP Rookies and where they rank from the rest of the rookie class as told by The 15th Parallel, with the thousands of biases that this article will have.
Here you go folks, here's the rundown of the 10 elite rookies in the the first UAAP 2008 Rookie Rankings:
1. Ryan Buenafe - He so far has been the most impressive of the current crop of rookies. His steady contributions to the Ateneo has been pivotal for their current 5-1 record. He creates for his team, passes the ball well, creates mismatches on offense, scores from in and out. Though he is a slouch on defense, what more can you ask for? You will expect those contributions from a guy you pay 1.5 million pesos. Right?
2. Mike Galinato - This newcomer from Adamson has been one of the cornerstones of their offense. He is not technically a rookie because had residency stays in DLSU and SBC but it doesn't matter, really. He brings it out on the floor and makes good contributions. He is one of the main guys on the pounding and deliberate offense that Leo Austria is implementing with Adamson. He's got the post moves and the soft touch. His game face is always sleepy.
3. Maui Villanueva - The soft spoken guy from La Salle is a silent albeit an effective weapon. His body frame doesn't speak volumes of how he works but his play, fire and competitiveness speak well of how this rookie from UPIS has helped La Salle in their campaign. He rebounds the ball well, converts on second chance opportunities, knocks jumpers with his feathery touch. Thing is, you wouldn't even notice his competitive nature because he comes into the game with a facial expression that wants to go to bed.
4. LA Revilla - He is Simon Atkins' backup point guard. Provides good minutes though he still commits rookie mistakes like some ill-advised shots. Struggled mightily versus UE as the primary point guard, relegating Jvee Casio to the primary point guard chores and leaving the 5th year hotshot tired and almost beaten to death. He still has many things to learn aside from his dazzle dribbles that mesmerize and confuse opponents. He's also proven that he can shoot from the outside, something that he did not do well in his high school stint.
5. Nico Salva - Another silent weapon; this time from Ateneo de Manila. This rookie from San Beda HS finishes well on the inside; he also can hit it from medium to mid range. Nico Salva can provide what Buenafe cannot provide - defense. Hate me for saying this but Buenafe cannot guard a chair, or he just chooses not to defend to save his energy for offense. Luckily for him, fellow rookie Nico Salva has the defense. With his long and tall body frame, he can distract the strategy of opposing big men and intimidate the shots of the opposing guards.
6. Spider Webb - Spider part of his real name. That's not an pauso nickname. And it speaks of his game. La Salle's all-out hustle rookie guy. From the 2007 champion team of De La Salle Zobel, he showcases his athleticism, leaping skills and his good finishing abilities. There's also his ability to piss the shit off his opposition. He knows well the business of trash-talking, bringing in a very well-versed guy in trash-talking since Joseph Yeo and Mac Cardona. He also never backs down in a confrontation. Just ask Edwin Asoro and Raymond Aguilar. And oh, Franz Pumaren too.
7. Clark Bautista - Pido Jarencio's rookie sniper from Benedictine International School. At first people were thinking that this dude was a flop, and the word bust was written all over his name but thanks to Adamson and NU, he was able to strut his stuff. He buried 6 threes versus NU which netted him the highest scoring performance of a rookie so far this season. His three sent the game into overtime versus Adamson, with UST eventually eking out a hard win. Expect him to deliver more three point bombs for UST.
8. Jeric Fortuna - The champion guard from DLSZ has taken a lot of criticism, being a champion point guard for the De La Salle Zobel but not being able to deliver the same goods as Japs Cuan. His defining moment was when he took a bonehead three against La Salle in a down-the-wire game. Jeric is adjusting nice but slow, but he'll learn a lot more now that he starts because Japs Cuan is out.
9. Hyram Bagatsing - This guard-forward of La Salle has mad skillz. Really! From his headband, his game face to the way he dribbles the ball, the way he skips and hops and the swagger, man! HE'S GOT THE SKILLZ! He can take these things to Rucker Park or to And 1 and challenge Skip 2 My Lou, Chili Hot Sauce. Sweet Chili Sauce if he exists. Moving on to his real skills, yes, he's got the dribbling skillz and he utilizes it to his advantage to penetrate defenses; he can also nail threes if you leave him open. Defense is okay, because you don't play in Franz's system if you can't guard a chair.
10. Vincent Burke - This Legolas-looking big man who can hit the jumpshot is Ateneo's third blue-chip and over-hyped rookie. He will probabaly play guard or small forward in the USNCAA, but nevertheless, we don't give a shit because he has a sweet and smooth stroke when he shoots jumpers. He also uses his size to defend opponents. Not unlike... okay, the bias is already coming out. The problem with him is he has the propensity not to wear the correct uniform. Also including in this list of incomplete uniform-wearing student-athletes from Ateneo is Kirk Long.
Sat, Aug 2, 2008 by Purple and Gold
The first round is almost over, time to give some kind of an assessment of this year's UAAP Rookies and where they rank from the rest of the rookie class as told by The 15th Parallel, with the thousands of biases that this article will have.Here you go folks, here's the rundown of the 10 elite rookies in the the first UAAP 2008 Rookie Rankings:
1. Ryan Buenafe - He so far has been the most impressive of the current crop of rookies. His steady contributions to the Ateneo has been pivotal for their current 5-1 record. He creates for his team, passes the ball well, creates mismatches on offense, scores from in and out. Though he is a slouch on defense, what more can you ask for? You will expect those contributions from a guy you pay 1.5 million pesos. Right?
2. Mike Galinato - This newcomer from Adamson has been one of the cornerstones of their offense. He is not technically a rookie because had residency stays in DLSU and SBC but it doesn't matter, really. He brings it out on the floor and makes good contributions. He is one of the main guys on the pounding and deliberate offense that Leo Austria is implementing with Adamson. He's got the post moves and the soft touch. His game face is always sleepy.
3. Maui Villanueva - The soft spoken guy from La Salle is a silent albeit an effective weapon. His body frame doesn't speak volumes of how he works but his play, fire and competitiveness speak well of how this rookie from UPIS has helped La Salle in their campaign. He rebounds the ball well, converts on second chance opportunities, knocks jumpers with his feathery touch. Thing is, you wouldn't even notice his competitive nature because he comes into the game with a facial expression that wants to go to bed.
4. LA Revilla - He is Simon Atkins' backup point guard. Provides good minutes though he still commits rookie mistakes like some ill-advised shots. Struggled mightily versus UE as the primary point guard, relegating Jvee Casio to the primary point guard chores and leaving the 5th year hotshot tired and almost beaten to death. He still has many things to learn aside from his dazzle dribbles that mesmerize and confuse opponents. He's also proven that he can shoot from the outside, something that he did not do well in his high school stint.
5. Nico Salva - Another silent weapon; this time from Ateneo de Manila. This rookie from San Beda HS finishes well on the inside; he also can hit it from medium to mid range. Nico Salva can provide what Buenafe cannot provide - defense. Hate me for saying this but Buenafe cannot guard a chair, or he just chooses not to defend to save his energy for offense. Luckily for him, fellow rookie Nico Salva has the defense. With his long and tall body frame, he can distract the strategy of opposing big men and intimidate the shots of the opposing guards.
6. Spider Webb - Spider part of his real name. That's not an pauso nickname. And it speaks of his game. La Salle's all-out hustle rookie guy. From the 2007 champion team of De La Salle Zobel, he showcases his athleticism, leaping skills and his good finishing abilities. There's also his ability to piss the shit off his opposition. He knows well the business of trash-talking, bringing in a very well-versed guy in trash-talking since Joseph Yeo and Mac Cardona. He also never backs down in a confrontation. Just ask Edwin Asoro and Raymond Aguilar. And oh, Franz Pumaren too.
7. Clark Bautista - Pido Jarencio's rookie sniper from Benedictine International School. At first people were thinking that this dude was a flop, and the word bust was written all over his name but thanks to Adamson and NU, he was able to strut his stuff. He buried 6 threes versus NU which netted him the highest scoring performance of a rookie so far this season. His three sent the game into overtime versus Adamson, with UST eventually eking out a hard win. Expect him to deliver more three point bombs for UST.
8. Jeric Fortuna - The champion guard from DLSZ has taken a lot of criticism, being a champion point guard for the De La Salle Zobel but not being able to deliver the same goods as Japs Cuan. His defining moment was when he took a bonehead three against La Salle in a down-the-wire game. Jeric is adjusting nice but slow, but he'll learn a lot more now that he starts because Japs Cuan is out.9. Hyram Bagatsing - This guard-forward of La Salle has mad skillz. Really! From his headband, his game face to the way he dribbles the ball, the way he skips and hops and the swagger, man! HE'S GOT THE SKILLZ! He can take these things to Rucker Park or to And 1 and challenge Skip 2 My Lou, Chili Hot Sauce. Sweet Chili Sauce if he exists. Moving on to his real skills, yes, he's got the dribbling skillz and he utilizes it to his advantage to penetrate defenses; he can also nail threes if you leave him open. Defense is okay, because you don't play in Franz's system if you can't guard a chair.
10. Vincent Burke - This Legolas-looking big man who can hit the jumpshot is Ateneo's third blue-chip and over-hyped rookie. He will probabaly play guard or small forward in the USNCAA, but nevertheless, we don't give a shit because he has a sweet and smooth stroke when he shoots jumpers. He also uses his size to defend opponents. Not unlike... okay, the bias is already coming out. The problem with him is he has the propensity not to wear the correct uniform. Also including in this list of incomplete uniform-wearing student-athletes from Ateneo is Kirk Long.
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