NU Bulldogs
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The National University Bulldogs is the collegiate men's varsity team of National University
in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. The collegiate women's varsity team is called the Lady Bulldogs while the high school varsity teams are called the Bullpups.
and Lordy Tugade
, but failed to make it to the Final Four.
But in 2001, the Bulldogs made a surprise trip to the Final Four led by the shooting of Jeff Napa, who tied the record of UE's Allan Caidic
for the most number of three-pointers made in a single UAAP game. However, they were not able to advance to the Finals as they were beaten by the La Salle Green Archers in their Final Four series.
NU has since returned to their mediocre ways. Despite that, the team saw the emergence of outstanding players such as Rey Mendoza, Edwin Asoro, both members of the Mythical Five in separate seasons, and Jonathan Fernandez, who found some success playing for the PBL's Harbour Centre squad and the SEABA RP team.
With the beginning of a new ownership, led by the SM Group of Henry Sy
, the Bulldogs look to shed the tag of being "the UAAP's whipping boys."
Athletic Director: Junel Baculi
and the UST Growling Tigers
in the semi finals.
Being the three most popular sports in UAAP, this is the school's ranking in each sport since 1987, the year the UAAP became an 8-team league: (NU doesn't participate in the Men's Football Tournament)
National University (Philippines)
National University is a university in Manila, Philippines.It is a founding member of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines and is a pioneer of the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities...
in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. The collegiate women's varsity team is called the Lady Bulldogs while the high school varsity teams are called the Bullpups.
Basketball
In the early years of the UAAP, the Bulldogs were a competitive team in the league, winning the title in 1954. However, by the 1980s, NU started to dwell in the bottom ranking of the team standings. They had some minimal success in the late 1990s, thanks to the likes of future PBA stars Danny IldefonsoDanny Ildefonso
Danilo Ildefonso is a Filipino professional basketball player for the Petron Blaze Boosters in the Philippine Basketball Association. Nicknamed Danny I and The Demolition Man, Ildefonso is a two-time PBA Most Valuable Player in 2000 and 2001...
and Lordy Tugade
Lordy Tugade
Lordy Tugade is a Filipino professional basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association who currently plays and recently signed by the Petron Blaze Boosters....
, but failed to make it to the Final Four.
But in 2001, the Bulldogs made a surprise trip to the Final Four led by the shooting of Jeff Napa, who tied the record of UE's Allan Caidic
Allan Caidic
Alan Vito Flores Caidic is a retired professional basketball player from the Philippines and is currently an assistant coach of the Barangay Ginebra Kings in the PBA...
for the most number of three-pointers made in a single UAAP game. However, they were not able to advance to the Finals as they were beaten by the La Salle Green Archers in their Final Four series.
NU has since returned to their mediocre ways. Despite that, the team saw the emergence of outstanding players such as Rey Mendoza, Edwin Asoro, both members of the Mythical Five in separate seasons, and Jonathan Fernandez, who found some success playing for the PBL's Harbour Centre squad and the SEABA RP team.
With the beginning of a new ownership, led by the SM Group of Henry Sy
Henry Sy
Henry Sy is a Chinese Filipino businessman and the founder of SM Group and chairman of SM Prime Holdings, the largest retailer and shopping mall operator in the Philippines. He earned his Associate of Arts degree in Commercial Studies at Far Eastern University in 1950...
, the Bulldogs look to shed the tag of being "the UAAP's whipping boys."
The Bulldogs Basketball Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | Playing Yr. | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Joshua Angelo C. Alolino | PG | 5' 11" | 150 lbs. | Rookie | University of Perpetual Help |
| 5 | Jeoffrey J. Javillonar | SF | 6' 3" | 175 lbs. | 2nd | Rizal Technological University |
| 6 | Joseph Laslee F. Terso | PG | 5' 10" | 155 lbs. | 4th | National University |
| 7 | Jul-ashri B. Ignacio | SG | 6' 1" | 170 lbs. | 2nd | Southern City Colleges |
| 8 | Robby C. Celiz | PF | 6' 4" | 185 lbs. | 4th (Transf.) | Ramon Magsaysay High School |
| 9 | Ajeet B. Singh | SG | 6' 0" | 165 lbs. | 3rd (Transf.) | St. Joseph School Iloilo |
| 10 | Marion Evan C. Magat | C | 6' 6" | 195 lbs. | 4th | Urdaneta National High School |
| 11 | Cederick U. Labing-isa | PG | 5' 7" | 135 lbs. | 1st | University of Santo Tomas |
| 12 | Spencer John G. Eman | C | 6' 7" | 200 lbs. | 3rd (Transf.) | Holy Child School of Davao |
| 13 | Reden M. Celda | PG | 6' 0" | 160 lbs. | 2nd (Transf.) | Agro Industrial Foundation College |
| 14 | Emmanuel M. Mbe | C | 6' 7" | 210 lbs | 3rd (Transf.) | Duoala Cameroon |
| 15 | Bobby Ray B. Parks, Jr. | SG/SF | 6' 4" | 210 lbs. | 1st | St. George HS Tennessee USA |
| 16 | Kyle Drexler S. Neypes | PF | 6' 4" | 180 lbs. | 1st | University of Santo Tomas |
| 17 | Glenn R. Khobuntin | PF | 6' 4" | 180 lbs. | 2nd | Colegio de San Juan de Letran |
| 18 | Lee Dennice A. Villamor | PF | 6' 4" | 185 lbs. | 3rd (Transf.) | |
| 19 | Robin C. Roño | PG | 5' 8" | 145 lbs. | 3rd (Transf.) | Pilar College |
Team Depth Chart
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Eric Altamirano
- Assistant Coaches:
- Joey Guanio
- Mon Jose
- Vic Ycasiano
- Jeff Napa
Athletic Director: Junel Baculi
Baseball
Unknown to some, the Bulldogs have found recent success in the UAAP's baseball tournament. After years of falling to the bottom of the team standings, NU has made it to the Final Four the last three seasons. Unfortunately, it has not made it to the championship round, losing to baseball powerhouses such as the UP Fighting MaroonsUP Fighting Maroons
The Fighting Maroons is the name of the collegiate men's varsity teams of the University of the Philippines Diliman. The collegiate women's varsity teams are called the Lady Maroons. They compete in all of the sports of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines . The University of the...
and the UST Growling Tigers
UST Growling Tigers
The UST Growling Tigers are the varsity team of the University of Santo Tomas in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. The women's varsity team is called the UST Growling Tigresses. Originally called the Glowing Goldies, the name has been changed starting with the 1992–93 season....
in the semi finals.
Ranking
Being the three most popular sports in UAAP, this is the school's ranking in each sport since 1987, the year the UAAP became an 8-team league: (NU doesn't participate in the Men's Football Tournament)
| SEASON | MEN'S BASKETBALL | WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL | MEN'S FOOTBALL |
| 1987-1988 | 1st | 8th | |
| 1988-1989 | 8th | 8th | |
| 1989-1990 | 8th | 8th | |
| 1990-1991 | 8th | 8th | |
| 1991-1992 | 8th | 8th | |
| 1992-1993 | 7th | 8th | |
| 1993-1994 | 8th | 8th | |
| 1994-1995 | 7th | 6th | |
| 1995-1996 | 8th | 7th | |
| 1996-1997 | 6th | 8th | |
| 1997-1998 | 8th | 8th | |
| 1998-1999 | 7th | 8th | |
| 1999-2000 | 7th | 8th | |
| 2000-2001 | 6th | 7th | |
| 2001-2002 | 4th | 8th | |
| 2002-2003 | 8th | 7th | |
| 2003-2004 | 7th | 8th | |
| 2004-2005 | 7th | 8th | |
| 2005-2006 | 7th | 8th | |
| 2006-2007 | 7th | 7th | |
| 2007-2008 | 6th | 6th | |
| 2008-2009 | 8th | 8th | |
| 2010-2011 | 5th | 5th | |
| 2011-2012 | 5th | ||