Ateneo Blue Eagles

Ateneo Blue Eagles
Ateneo de Manila University
League	UAAP
Joined	1978 (NCAA founding member - 1924)
Location	Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Team colors	Blue and White
Juniors' team	Blue Eaglets
Women's team	Lady Eagles
Seniors' general championships
UAAP: none NCAA: 1 (1968-69)
Juniors' general championships
UAAP: 2 (2000-01, 2001-02) NCAA: 2 (1967-68, 1976-77)

The Ateneo Blue Eagles is the name of the collegiate men's varsity basketball team of the Ateneo de Manila University that plays in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, the premiere sports league in the country. The collegiate women's varsity basketball team is called the Lady Eagles while the high school varsity basketball team is called the Blue Eaglets. Ateneo de Manila's teams were called the Blue and Whites until the late 1930s when the Ateneo adopted the Blue Eagle as its mascot.^[1][2]

Contents 1 Mascot and Colors 2 Member Various Athletic Associations 3 Sports 3.1 Basketball 3.1.1 Rivals 3.1.2 Records 3.1.3 Champion Seasons Highlights 3.1.4 Pre UAAP Season 75 (2012 Summer Tournaments) Team Roster 3.1.5 Notable Players 3.2 Football 3.2.1 UAAP Season - 74 (A.Y. 2011-12) Team Rosters 3.2.2 Notable Players 3.3 Volleyball 3.3.1 UAAP Season - 74 (A.Y. 2011-12) Team Rosters 3.3.2 Notable Players 3.4 Baseball 3.4.1 Past UAAP Seasons Highlights 3.4.2 UAAP Season - 74 (A.Y. 2011-12) Team Rosters 3.4.3 Notable Players 3.5 Softball 3.5.1 UAAP Season - 74 (A.Y. 2011-12) Team Roster 3.5.2 Notable Players 4 Rankings 5 Championships 6 The Blue Babble Battalion 6.1 Ateneo Cheers and Songs 7 Sports Facilities 7.1 The Blue Eagle Gym 7.2 The Moro Lorenzo Sports Center 7.3 The Moro Lorenzo Football Field 7.4 The Loyola Schools Track Oval 7.5 The Loyola Schools Swimming Pool 7.6 The Loyola Schools Physical Education Dept. Sports Complex 7.7 The Loyola Schools Covered Courts 8 Athletes Recognition Awards 9 Notable Coaches 10 Hall of Fame 11 References

Mascot and Colors

Ateneo was a pioneer in Philippine collegiate sports. It was the first Philippine school to adopt a mascot, and was also the first school to field an organized cheering squad with cheerleaders which was later followed by another first when it introduced a Pep Band to augment the cheerleaders during games.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

The choice of an eagle as school mascot holds iconic significance. Referred to as "the King," the Blue Eagle is a reference to the "high-flying" Ateneo varsity teams which would "swoop down on the foe and sweep up the fields away" as a dominating force. Furthermore, there is some mythological significance to the eagle as a symbol of power.^[6]

Blue and White, being the colors of the school's patroness the Blessed Virgin Mary, were chosen as the school's colors.^[7] The Ateneo Blue Eagles are sometimes called the Hail Mary Quintet by the sports press. This moniker was given to the Blue Eagles in the 1950s when the sports press reporters noticed that the team would pray the Hail Mary during game time-outs. This ritual was influenced by the then athletic moderator Fr. James B. Reuter, S.J.^[8]

It was also in the late 1950s that the sports press started referring to the team captain of the Ateneo men's varsity basketball team as the King Eagle. The sports scribes got this name from the school's fighting song, Blue Eagle - The King, which they hear being sang by the Ateneo gallery during the games when the Blue Eagles were still playing in the NCAA. Edgardo "Ed" Ocampo of the back-to-back 1957 and 1958 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team was the first team captain to be called King Eagle.^[8]

Member Various Athletic Associations

The Ateneo de Manila University is a member of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, where it fields teams in all events. It was also a founding member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, which was founded in 1924. The Ateneo left the NCAA in 1978 due to the league-wide violence prevalent at the time, and then joined the UAAP in the same year.^[3]

Aside from the UAAP, the Ateneo also participates in the Father Martin Cup, Fil-Oil Flying V Preseason Cup, Philippine University Games (Unigames), Philippine Collegiate Championship League (PCCL), Shakey's V-League, Rizal Football Association (RIFA), Philippine Athletic Youth Association (PAYA), Private Schools Athletic Development Association (PRADA) <High School and Grade School> and the Milo Best Small Basketeers Program (SBP) <Grade School>. The Ateneo also fields sports teams to the Jesuit Invitational Games (JIGs), an athletic tournament participated by eight Jesuit schools in the Philippines.

Sports

Ateneo is one of the four member schools that participate in all of the sporting events of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. The Blue Eagle is the mascot of all the varsity teams participating in these sporting events. However, only the men's varsity basketball team is called the Blue Eagles. The names of the other participating varsity teams are as follows:

Sport	Men's Team Names	Women's Team Names	Juniors' Team Names
Basketball	Blue Eagles	Lady Eagles	Blue Eaglets
Football	Blue Booters	Lady Booters	Blue Eaglet Booters
Volleyball	Blue Spikers	Lady Spikers	Blue Eaglet Spikers
Baseball	Blue Batters		Blue Eaglet Batters
Softball		Lady Batters
Badminton	Blue Shuttlers	Lady Shuttlers	Blue Eaglet Shuttlers
Tennis	Blue Netters	Lady Netters
Table Tennis	Blue Paddlers	Lady Paddlers	Blue Eaglet Paddlers
Track & Field	Blue Tracksters	Lady Tracksters	Blue Eaglet Tracksters
Swimming	Blue Tankers	Lady Tankers	Blue Eaglet Tankers
Fencing	Blue Fencers	Lady Fencers	Blue Eaglet Fencers
Judo	Blue Judokas	Lady Judokas	Blue Eaglet Judokas
Taekwondo	Blue Jins	Lady Jins	Blue Eaglet Jins
Chess	Blue Woodpushers	Lady Woodpushers	Blue Eaglet Woodpushers

Basketball

Rivals

The Blue Eagles have had many rivalries over time. Before the NCAA was founded and into the early years after its foundation, Ateneo's fiercest basketball rivals were the UP Fighting Maroons (then known as the Maroon and Greens).^[9][10]

During the early days of the NCAA, the Blue Eagles developed a rivalry with the San Beda Red Lions as they traded championships in the 1930s up to the 1950s. A small rivalry began with the De La Salle Green Archers when they scored an upset win over Ateneo in Season 16 (1939–1940) of the NCAA. That 1939 upset by De La Salle planted the seed for a new rivalry that continues to this day in the UAAP.^[9]

The basketball games between the Blue Eagles and the Green Archers are the most anticipated matches in every UAAP season. During the 1988 season, Ateneo was the defending champion and they faced La Salle in the Finals. A deep Ateneo lineup ended up winning the crown, triggering a full-blown rivalry. Recently, the rivalry has picked up a notch higher due to Ateneo and La Salle meeting in the UAAP Finals thrice, in 2001 (won by La Salle), 2002 (won by Ateneo), and 2008 (won by Ateneo). The UAAP is guaranteed high TV ratings and sold-out tickets, resulting in scalping, when Ateneo and La Salle clash on the hardcourt. These games draw huge crowds of students, alums, high government officials such as senators, cabinet members and even a chief justice of the Supreme Court. Former presidents of the Philippines and ambassadors of the United States of America attend the games.

Records

UAAP and NCAA
The late Ateneo college athletic moderator, Fr. Edgar A. Martin, S.J., once said that "basketball brings glory to Ateneo". The student-athletes of Ateneo share in this belief.^[11] As of the year 2011, Ateneo has 49 combined NCAA (23) and UAAP (26) basketball titles, which include championships won in men's, women's and juniors' basketball divisions. This is more than the total number of titles held by University of Santo Tomas, which has 42 (40 UAAP and 2 NCAA), San Beda College, which has 35 NCAA titles, Far Eastern University with 30 UAAP titles, Colegio de San Juan de Letran with 26 NCAA titles, De La Salle University, which has 23 (10 in the NCAA and 13 in the UAAP), Mapúa Institute of Technology with 23 NCAA titles, University of the East which also has 18 UAAP titles and San Sebastian College – Recoletos with 17 NCAA titles.

In men's basketball, the Ateneo Blue Eagles have won 21 titles as of 2011, 14 in the NCAA and 7 in the UAAP. In juniors basketball, the Ateneo Blue Eaglets have 9 NCAA titles (includes a Midgets title won in 1924) and 17 UAAP titles, for a total of 26. Ateneo's women's basketball team also has 2 UAAP titles.

Ateneo has also won 7 double championships in basketball. These were years when both the Blue Eagles and the Blue Eaglets won the championship in the same year. Double championships were won in 1933, 1937, 1975, 1976, 2008, 2009 and 2010. The years 1975 and 1976 were doubly significant as Ateneo not only won double championships in the NCAA but was also a back-to-back double champion, a feat that they repeated with championships in both the seniors and juniors divisions in 2008 and 2009 in the UAAP. In 2010, Ateneo won again the championships in both men's and juniors basketball, annexing the first and only three-peat double championship in combined UAAP and NCAA history.

The Blue Eagles have won back-to-back titles 5 times. Three were won in the NCAA (1953 and 1954, 1957 and 1958, 1975 and 1976) and two in the UAAP (1987 and 1988, 2008 and 2009). The Blue Eagles also became three-peat champions when they won the title in 1931, 1932 and 1933, a feat which they later duplicated in 2008, 2009, and 2010, their first in the UAAP. In 2011, they joined an elite group in the UAAP when they won the 2011 UAAP Men's Basketball Championship. They became the fourth UAAP team to be four- peat champions, joining UE, UST and La Salle.

In the UAAP, the Blue Eagles hold the record for the longest Final Four consecutive appearance. They made 13 Final Four appearances from 1999 to 2011 to La Salle's 15, which is the standing record in most number of appearances. However, Ateneo's 13 appearances are consecutive. Only 12 of La Salle's 15 are consecutive. The Blue Eagles also made 10 trips to the Finals: 1987, 1988, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.

The Blue Eaglets were four-peat champions having won the title in 1983, 1984, 1985 and 1986. They were also two-time three-peat champions after winning the title in 1978, 1979 and 1980, then in 2008, 2009, and 2010. Five times, they won back-to-back titles, 1933 and 1934, 1937 and 1938, 1975 and 1976, 1999 and 2000, 2003 and 2004.

In the UAAP, the Ateneo Blue Eaglets have the most number of elimination round sweeps at 6 (1984, 1986, 1997, 1999, 2006, and 2010). They also have the most number of Final Four appearances at 15 as of 2011. This number does not include the 4 seasons (1997, 1999, 2006 and 2010) when the Blue Eaglets swept the elimination round and automatically advanced to the Finals. These 15 Final Four appearances still tops the Adamson Baby Falcons' 12 and UST Tiger Cubs' 11 appearances. The Blue Eaglets are also tops in the Finals appearance category. They were in the Finals 16 times as of 2011, while it was 10 for second-placer UST Tiger Cubs. The Eaglets also hold the record for the longest Finals consecutive appearance. They were in the Finals in 11 consecutive seasons, from 1994 (season 57) to 2004 (season 67).

In women's basketball, the Ateneo Lady Eagles have 2 UAAP titles. They were champions in 2005 and 2007. They have made five Final Four appearances as of 2011 and four trips to the Finals: 1987, 2004, 2005, 2007.

Other Leagues and Tournaments
In addition to the NCAA and UAAP championships, recent victories of the Blue Eagles include the back-to-back titles (2008 and 2009) and the 2011 championship in the annual Philippine University Games, the championship of the Fr. Martin Summer Cup in 2006 and 2010 and the 2008 Nike Summer League. The Blue Eagles also finally won a championship in the Filoil Flying V Preseason Cup in 2011. This is their first since participating in 2007.

At the national level, the Blue Eagles won the title of the 2007 Collegiate Champions League, and its successor, the Philippine Collegiate Champions League (PCCL) in 2009 and 2010, giving it the most titles among the tournament's winners. The PCCL is a basketball tournament patterned after the US NCAA Sweet 16. The Philippine version is composed of 16 teams from all over the country which are champions or runners-up of their local leagues.

Champion Seasons Highlights

UAAP Season 50 (A.Y. 1987-88)
Finals
As the top seed, Ateneo had to win only once, while number 2 seed University of the East had to win twice to clinch the championship.

UE started strong in game 1, taking a 51–38 lead at halftime. The Red Warriors extended their lead to 20 points at 83–63 in the second half. Ateneo then had a 22–2 run sparked by a three-point shot of Jet Nieto to tie the game at 85–all. However, it was not until the last 1 minute and 43 seconds that the Blue Eagles tasted the lead for the first time on baskets by Nieto and Jun Reyes, 92–86. The Red Warriors, proud holders of 18 UAAP basketball championship titles were not ready to give up the fight. UE tied the score anew at 92–all on free throws in the last minute of the game. In the ensuing play, a driving Nonoy Chuatico was blocked. An intentional foul was called on a UE player that gave Chuatico two charities and ball possesion to Ateneo. After Chuatico split his free-throws, ball possesion was given to Ateneo and the Blue Eagles went to dribble the time away. With three seconds left, Eric Reyes drove to the basket and was fouled. Reyes split his free throws, good enough to seal Ateneo's victory with the final score of 94-92. This win clinched for the Blue Eagles their first UAAP championship since joining the league in 1978. It was a tough win for the Blue Eagles as they played without their prized center 6' 6" Danny Francisco, who was recuperating from surgery on his lungs. The victory was fashioned before a predominantly Ateneo crowd of 7,000 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.^[12]

UAAP Season 51 (A.Y. 1988-89)
Ateneo abandoned its game against the University of the Philippines (UP) with the Fighting Maroons leading 83–69 and with 1 minute and 21 seconds left in the game when a melee broke out. It was caused by Ateneo's Joseph Canlas tripping a UP player. This resulted in the two players trading punches which led to a bench-clearing incident by the other players from both sides. An unidentified spectator who fired a gun to break up the fight was accosted by the UP baseball coach who happened to be a police officer. As an aftermath of the incident, an ejection penalty was slapped on Ateneo's Canlas.^[13]

A UAAP rule penalized Ateneo with a game forfeiture and no point earned (a loss under ordinary circumstances merited one point and two points for a win). However, Ateneo coach Fritz Gaston appealed the decision which the UAAP Board granted, ruling the game as an ordinary loss for Ateneo and giving them one point.^[14]

Finals
Ateneo clinched the twice-to-beat advantage in the elimination round finale where the Blue Eagles beat the Green Archers 85-83. This game served as the de facto Game 1 of the best-of-3 series against La Salle.

In Game 2 of the best-of-3 series, Ateneo had to claw their way back from a ten-point deficit midway in the first half, 21–11. After the Blue Eagles have recovered, they kept the score close from then on. The smell of victory came in the last four minutes when the Blue Eagles wiggled out of the game's last deadlock at 66-all with a decisive 8-2 run that moved them in front, 74-68 going into the last two minutes of the game. Joseph Canlas scored four of Ateneo's eight points run, which ended with a Jun Reyes conversion off a steal from an archer. La Salle managed to close the gap to four points, 74-70 with free throws off Jet Nieto's foul. At this juncture, the Blue Eagles put a defensive lid on the Green Archers' ensuing plays, preventing La Salle from scoring. Ateneo had the last ball possession and wisely used up the clock. Danny Francisco, a 6' 6" revelation then iced the contest with two free throws off an Archer's foul for the final count, 76-70, giving Ateneo the win and a successful defense of their crown. Their back-to-back title run was their fourth in post-war years and their first in the UAAP basketball tournament.^[15]

UAAP Season 65 (A.Y. 2002-03)
In Season 65, Joel Banal took over the head coaching job from Joe Lipa after the Blue Eagles lost to La Salle in the Season 64 Finals. The Blue Eagles started the season strong but after which they suffered one to many losses. By the early part of the second round of eliminations they were sporting a 4-5 win-loss record. However, they were able to turn around this losing record when they won their last 5 games to end the elimination round with a 9-5 win-loss record which gave them the third seed in the Final Four.

Final Four
In the Final Four, the Blue Eagles faced second seed UE Warriors, which had a twice-to-beat advantage. In the first game, they beat UE, 84-78. The second game on September 22, 2002 was a close one. It was tied at 70 with 7.8 seconds left. A crucial turnover by a Red Warrior gave possession of the ball to the blue shirts. With time running down, Gec Chia received a pass from LA Tenorio and converted a last second shot, sending the Blue Eagles into the Finals, 72-70.

Finals
In Game 1 versus the Green Archers on September 26, 2002, the Blue Eagles were down 52-60 at the start of the fourth quarter. A three-point shot by Larry Fonacier and back-to-back fastbreak plays by Sonny Tadeo and LA Tenorio cut La Salle's lead to one, 59-60. Near the end of the fourth quarter, Ateneo was able to grab the lead. Enrico Villanueva then made a crucial three-point play which increased their lead, 69-64. With just 9.2 seconds left in the game and the Blue Eagles leading, 72-70, Green Archer Mac Cardona had the ball and a chance to either go for the tie or for the win. However, Larry Fonacier blocked both of Cardona's two attempts, sealing the Blue Eagles' win.

In Game 2 on September 29, 2002, La Salle won, 85-77, despite the 25 points of Ateneo's Larry Fonacier. The series was tied at 1-1.

In the deciding third game of the championship series on October 5, 2002, both teams were hot with their three-point shooting. The fourth quarter saw the Blue Eagles leading, 70-62, with 2 minutes left. A three-pointer by Epok Quimpo increased the lead to 11 and sent the Ateneo crowd, sensing victory, into a frenzy. The Blue Eagles ended their fairytale season with the final score 77-70. Fonacier was Finals MVP together with Wesley Gonzales.

UAAP Season 71 (A.Y. 2008-09) Double Championship

Seniors
In season 71, the Blue Eagles were unbeaten past the mid-way of the 1st round of eliminations. During their sixth game of the season on July 31, 2008, their 5-game winning streak was halted by a loss to the FEU Tamaraws, 72-66, despite Rabeh Al-Hussaini's 33 points and 20 rebounds. Since this was the sole loss of the Blue Eagles in the first round of eliminations, they topped the standings, with a 6-1 win-loss record. They went on to sweep the second round of eliminations, ending their regular season atop the standings with a 13-1 win-loss record and a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final 4 round. It also put them on record as having swept all their opponents except FEU in the elimination rounds.

In the Final Four, the Blue Eagles routed the UE Red Warriors in game 1 of the semifinals, 70-50, to advance to the Finals. In Game 1 of the Finals, they beat the La Salle Green Archers with a score of 69-61. The game was dominated by Rabeh Al-Hussaini, season 71 MVP, who scored 31 points. The Blue Eagles were crowned the UAAP season 71 champions after beating the Green Archers again in Game 2, 62-51. It marked the third time in four title meetings that the Blue Eagles bested the Green Archers. The Blue Eagles also completed a sweep of the Green Archers in their four meetings in Season 71.

Ateneo won all the individual UAAP awards for Season 71 in the men's basketball category. Rabeh Al-Hussaini won the season MVP Award and the Most Improved Player Award. Nonoy Baclao garnered the Finals MVP Award and the Defensive Player of the Year Award. Ryan Buenafe was chosen Rookie of the Year. Chris Tiu bagged the Maaasahan Player of the Year Award. Ryan Buenafe and Nico Salva were in the All-Rookie Team. Finally, Chris Tiu and Al-Hussaini were in the Mythical Five.

Juniors
The Blue Eaglets finished the eliminations tied with De La Salle Zobel, both with a 12-2 win-loss record. However, they earned the No.1 seed in the Final Four due to a higher quotient. The Blue Eaglets defeated the Adamson Baby Falcons 78-45 to earn a slot in the UAAP Juniors' Basketball Finals. They swept the FEU-FERN Baby Tamaraws in the Finals, 72-62 and 71-60, to win their 15th UAAP title.

UAAP Season 72 (A.Y. 2009-10) Back-to-Back Double Championship

Seniors
First Round Eliminations
On the second day of the opening games last July 12, 2009, the Blue Eagles began the defense of their crown with a close 63-59 win over the highly favored FEU Tamaraws. In their second game which was against the UE Red Warriors on July 16, 2009, they rallied from a 17-point deficit and went on to beat the Warriors by 15 points, 72-57. Reigning Most Valuable Player Rabeh Al-Hussaini led all scorers with 27 points. In game 3, the Blue Eagles routed the UST Growling Tigers, 93-77. Point guard Emman Monfort, who was recalled for duty in UAAP season 72 from Team B, did the most damage to the Growling Tigers with his 6 treys and a career-high 20 points. This winning streak was stopped by a loss to the UP Fighting Maroons, 58-68, on July 26, 2009. After this loss, the Blue Eagles were again on a winning mode. They defeated the Adamson Falcons, 61-51 on July 30, 2009, the NU Bulldogs, 75-47 on August 1, 2009 and the De La Salle Green Archers in overtime, 76-72, on August 9, 2009, to end the first round of eliminations on top of the standings with a 6 wins 1 loss record.

Second Round Eliminations
The Blue Eagles swept the second round of eliminations. In their first game of the second round, Rabeh Al-Hussaini led the Blue Eagles with 30 points and 12 rebounds to an 80-75 victory over the UE Red Warriors. Their second game played on August 16, 2009 was another win, an 81-65 victory over the De La Salle Green Archers. After this win, the Blue Eagles were victorious again as they defeated the UST Growling Tigers, 80-70, led by Kirk Long with 21 points. This was followed by their 25th straight win over the Adamson Falcons, 61-52. In their next game a week later, the Blue Eagles defeated the UP Fighting Maroons, 93-75. After that, in the last game of the eliminations, the Blue Eagles came back from an 18-point deficit in the third quarter to win over the FEU Tamaraws, 74-73. The Blue Eagles ended the eliminations with a 13-1 win-loss record and secured the top Final Four seed.

Final Four
The Ateneo Blue Eagles held a twice-to-beat advantage over their Final Four opponent, the UST Growling Tigers. However, the Blue Eagles did not have to use this advantage as they put on a strong start and a stronger finish in defeating UST, 81-64, to claim the first finals slot in the 72nd UAAP men's basketball tournament. They won even without one of their key players, power forward Nico Salva, who was suspended for throwing a punch at one of the FEU players in their last game of the elimination round. This win gave the Blue Eagles a second straight finals appearance, their third under the leadership of coach Norman Black.

Finals
The Blue Eagles faced the UE Red Warriors in the best-of-three Finals. Before the start of Game One of the championship series, three Blue Eagles were given special awards. Rabeh Al-Hussaini and Eric Salamat were recognized as the UAAP Jollibee Doubles Duo, Nico Salva was given the KFC UAAP Sixth Man of the Year award, and Eric Salamat was awarded the PS Bank UAAP Maaasahan Player of the Year. In Game One, the Blue Eagles recovered after their 17-point lead was erased by the UE Red Warriors by halftime, and went on to defeat the Red Warriors, 78-71. In Game Two, in spite of their regaining the lead at halftime, the Blue Eagles were defeated by the UE Red Warriors, 68-88. However, in Game Three, the Blue Eagles relied on an uptempo and aggressive offense anchored on fast break plays and played tight defense to secure an early lead. They pressed the Red Warriors without let up to win the championship, 71-58. This marked the second time the Blue Eagles won back-to-back championships since they won against UE and La Salle in 1987 and 1988, respectively. With this win, Ateneo registered its first back-to-back double championships in the UAAP, a feat which was last accomplished during their 1975 and 1976 double championships in the NCAA.

Juniors
The Ateneo Blue Eaglets opened their season with back-to-back losses first to the De La Salle Zobel Junior Archers, then to the UST Tiger Cubs. The Eaglets lost two more games in the second round. They ended the elimination round with a 10-4 win-loss record and were seeded third in the Final Four where they faced the UST Tiger Cubs which had a twice-to-beat advantage. The Blue Eaglets won their Final 4 series with the Tiger Cubs and entered the Finals for the fourth consecutive year. They had now to defend their crown against the top-seeded DLSZ Junior Archers. The Blue Eaglets took Game 1, 80-73, a game highlighted by Kiefer Ravena's 33 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, and 4 blocks. However, in Game Two, Ravena's output was limited, and the Blue Eaglets lost as La Salle went on a 14-2 run in the latter portion of the fourth quarter to end the game, 57-53. However in Game 3, the Blue Eaglets maintained a lead in the endgame to finally clinch the title with a win, 61-56, giving them their sixth back-to-back championship title.

UAAP Season 73 (A.Y. 2010-11) Three-Peat Double Championship

Seniors
Compared to the previous two seasons, Season 73 saw the Blue Eagles less dominant. The Blue Eagles started the season flat as they lost their opening game against FEU. They went on to lose three more games in the course of the elimination rounds. The losses included one to arch-rival La Salle in the first round, a secound round loss to UE and another loss to FEU in the Eagles' last game of the eliminations. They ended the elimination round with a 10-4 win-loss record, good enough for the second seed in the Final Four round.

Final Four
The Blue Eagles faced an Adamson Falcons squad determined to exact payback for their elimination-round defeats in game one of their Final Four series. After a close match in the first few minutes of the game, Ateneo erected a 10-point lead after the first quarter, 22-12 and ending the half 39-29. During the second half, the Blue Eagles increased their lead to 18, 60-42, and went on to win, 68-55. The win, the 28th in a UAAP win streak over Adamson dating back to 1997, sent them to the Finals for the third straight year, this time against the FEU Tamaraws.

Finals
The Blue Eagles had yet to beat the Tamaraws in Season 73. FEU was favored to repeat their elimination rounds victories over Ateneo in the Finals. However, in Game 1 of the Finals, the Blue Eagles relied on their defense, rebounds, and fast-break plays to erect what proved to be an insurmountable 20-6 lead midway through the first quarter, which ended with Ateneo leading by an 18 point margin, 26-8. In the second period, Ateneo continued to outscore FEU, ending the half with a score double FEU's points, 42-21. The second half saw the Blue Eagles increase their lead to a high of 26 points, 47-21, before going on to win, 72-49.

An embarrassed FEU squad sought to avoid a repeat of the Game 1 rout by pounding the Blue Eagles early on in Game 2. FEU led throughout the first quarter, ending it with Ateneo down by 9, 22-13. The Tamaraws increased their lead to 11 in the early part of the second period, 24-13 but the Blue Eagles were able to cut the deficit by 1 at the end of the first half, 31-30. FEU increased again its lead, 40-34, early in the third quarter. However, the Blue Eagles responded with their own scoring run to retake the lead at 52-48, and ended the third quarter leading 52-50. The fourth quarter featured several lead changes before Ateneo went on a 6-0 scoring run to lead by 5, 61-56, mainly due to Ryan Buenafe's plays in the paint. FEU cut the lead to 2 points, 61-59, through free throws. Then, Buenafe buried a 3-point shot on an isolation play to increase the lead to 5, 64-59. The shot proved to be the game-winner as FEU was unable to overcome Ateneo's lead. In the ensuing play, Bacon Austria was fouled and converted one free throw to further increase the lead, 65-59. A final basket by FEU did not alter the outcome as the Blue Eagles went on to win, 65-62. Ryan Buenafe was named the Finals MVP. This was Ateneo's third straight UAAP title, its first post-war and UAAP 3-peat. This also gave Ateneo the first and only double 3-peat in UAAP and NCAA combined history.

Juniors
The Blue Eaglets had a dominant season, sweeping the elimination round, 14-0. This gave them an outright Finals slot and a thrice-to-beat advantage against their eventual opponents, the UST Tiger Cubs. The Blue Eaglets lost Game 1 to the Tiger Cubs, but went on to win the next two games, giving them their third straight title. Kiefer Ravena was named Finals MVP.

UAAP Season - 74 (A.Y. 2011-12) Four-Peat Champions

Elimination Round
The Blue Eagles opened its four-peat campaign by sweeping the first round of eliminations. They defeated the Adamson Falcons 55-51, extending a win streak to 29 that dated back to 1997, the De La Salle Green Archers, 81-72, the NU Bulldogs 86-62, the UE Red Warriors 73-61, the UP Fighting Maroons in what some refer to the "Battle of Katipunan", 77-57, the UST Growling Tigers, 66-53, and the FEU Tamaraws, 69-49.

In the second round, the Blue Eagles first faced the FEU Tamaraws. Unlike their first round game, the Blue Eagles had to come back in the final minutes of the fourth quarter, relying on a steal by Emman Monfort and two baskets by Ravena to tie the game at the end of regulation. The Blue Eagles then won in overtime, 74-67. The Blue Eagles then proceeded to defeat the UST Growling Tigers, 82-57, the UE Warriors, 74-70, the DLSU Green Archers, 79-62, the UP Fighting Maroons, 73-58. They then defeated the NU Bulldogs, 61-39, forcing NU into the lowest recorded scoring output of a UAAP team based on records from the league statisticians. In the final game of the elimination round, the Blue Eagles were defeated by the Adamson Falcons, 46-62. This ended a 29 game winning streak.

With their win-loss record at 13-1, the Blue Eagles entered the Final Four as the top seed, and with a twice-to-beat advantage.

Final Four
In their Final Four match, the Blue Eagles played against the UST Growling Tigers, who were seeded fourth. At the end of 1st quarter of the game both teams are tied at 18-all. Then on 2nd quarter the Blue Eagles got into their groove and ended the 1st half leading by 8, 38-30. On the 3rd quarter the Blue Eagles continued to dominate, ending the 3rd up by 12, 52-40. In the fourth quarter, the Tigers threatened as their offense began to click, led by rookie Kevin Ferrer. Ateneo's Kiefer Ravena made some crucial shots and gave the to give the Blue Eagles back a double-digit lead, 61-51. But UST Growling Tigers responded with a barrage of 3-point shots. With 5.5 seconds remaining, Ateneo's lead was cut down to 1 point. The Tigers fouled Nico Salva, who made his 2 free throws and gave the Blue Eagles a 3 points lead. The Blue Eagles won, 69-66, entering the Finals for the fourth straight year. Greg Slaughter, Kiefer Ravena and Nico Salva led the Eagles with 17, 13 and 12 points respectively.

The Blue Eagles set a UAAP record in Season 74 by advancing to the Final Four for the 13th straight year. Ateneo's 13th straight semifinal appearance surpassed the 12 consecutive Final Four stint set by La Salle from 1994 to 2005.

Finals
In the Finals, the Blue Eagles faced the FEU Tamaraws, who defeated the Adamson Falcons twice in the Final Four.

Game 1, held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, September 24, 2011, was attended by 18,972 paying spectators. In the first quarter, the Tamaraws upended the Blue Eagles by 5, 14-19. By the second quarter, the Tamaraws managed to stretch the lead further, but the Blue Eagles rallied to tie the score at 33-all at the end of the half. The third quarter saw the Blue Eagles go on a scoring tear highlighted by slam dunks by Greg Slaughter and Nico Salva, putting them up by 11 points going into the fourth period. In the final quarter, the Blue Eagles continued to outscore the Tamaraws, and eventually won Game 1, 82-64. Nico Salva was declared player of the game, finishing with a high of 24 points, with perfect field goal and freethrow shooting percentages coupled with 6 rebounds.

In Game 2, the FEU Tamaraws were still unable to solve Ateneo's puzzle. The Blue Eagles attacked early, to end the first quarter on op 23-18. FEU responded in the second quarter to take the lead going into halftime, leaving Ateneo behind by 1, 35-36. The Blue Eagles then proceeded to outscore the Tamaraws 22-9 in the third quarter, giving them a double digit lead heading into the final quarter, 57-45. In the fourth period, the Blue Eagles then outscored FEU by 1, but that was enough to give them the win, 82-69. With the win, Ateneo won its 21st men's basketball title (NCAA-UAAP combined), its first 4th straight UAAP title and the 7th since it joined the league in 1978. The victory also marked Ateneo's longest championship streak, a new record for the school. Ravena led the Blue Eagles in scoring with 18 points and Nico Salva was named the Finals MVP. Long, Monfort and Austria played their last game in the UAAP and capped off their collegiate career with a championship.

Pre-Season Tournament
In the preseason, the Ateneo Blue Eagles defeated NCAA champions San Beda Red Lions in the Finals of the Filoil Flying V Hanes Pre-Season Cup 75–56. Ateneo's rookie Kiefer Ravena was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.

Pre UAAP Season 75 (2012 Summer Tournaments) Team Roster

The Blue Eagles Basketball Team Roster

No.	Name	Position	Height	Weight	Playing Yr.	College Yr.	High School
4	Juan Nicolas V. Elorde	PG	5' 9"	150 lbs.	2nd	Sophomore	De La Salle Zobel
5	Juan Miguel B. Tiongson	PG	5' 9"	150 lbs.	4th	Senior	Ateneo de Manila
6	Frank B. Golla, Jr.	PF/C	6' 4"	200 lbs.	4th	Senior	Ateneo de Manila
7	Luis Lorenzo C. Gonzaga III	SG	6' 1"	170 lbs.	5th	Senior	Ateneo de Manila
8	Nicolas Raymond J. Salva	SF/PF	6' 4"	185 lbs.	5th	Senior	San Beda College
10	John Paul I. Erram	C	6' 7"	200 lbs.	4th (Transf.)	Senior	Pilgrim Christian College
11	Bon Jovi V. Cipriano	PG	5' 9"	150 lbs.	2nd	Senior	Jose Rizal University
12	Gwyne Matthew D. Capacio	SF	6' 3"	180 lbs.	2nd	Junior	De La Salle Zobel
13	Ryan Clarence J. Buenafe	SF/SG	6' 2"	200 lbs.	4th	Senior	San Sebastian College-R
14	Kristoffer James B. Porter	PF	6' 4"	205 lbs.	Rookie	Freshman	Ateneo de Manila
15	Kiefer Isaac C. Ravena	SG	5' 11"	155 lbs.	2nd	Sophomore	Ateneo de Manila
17	Christopher Lou D. Sumalinog	SF	6' 2"	175 lbs.	5th	Senior	Don Bosco Tech Center - Cebu
18	Justin Shaun R. Chua	PF/C	6' 5"	210 lbs.	5th	Senior	Chiang Kai Shek College
19	Von Rolfe V. Pessumal	SF	6' 1"	160 lbs.	2nd	Sophomore	Ateneo de Manila
20	Gregory William F. Slaughter	C	7' 0"	250 lbs.	5th (Transf.)	Junior	Massaponax HS Virginia USA
24	Isaac Jules B. Lim	PG	5' 6"	135 lbs.	Rookie	Freshman	De Lasalle Zobel
25	Gideon Ira M. Babilonia	C	6' 5"	180 lbs.	Rookie	Freshman	San Beda College

Team Depth Chart

Pos.	Starting 5	Bench 1	Bench 2	Bench 3
C	Greg Slaughter	Jepoy Erram	Giboy Babilonia
PF	Frank Golla	Justin Chua	Kris Porter
SF	Nico Salva	Ryan Buenafe	Gwyne Capacio	Oping Sumalinog
SG	Kiefer Ravena	Tonino Gonzaga	Von Pessumal
PG	Juami Tiongson	Nico Elorde	Jon Cipriano	Isaac Lim

Coaching Staff

• Head Coach: Norman Augustus Black
• Assistant Coaches:
  • Alexander "Sandy" Arespacochaga
  • Gene Louis Afable
  • Michael Ray "Jamike" Jarin
  • Gabrielle "Gabby" Severino
• Strength and Conditioning Coach: Andrei Tolentino
• Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach: Kale Alvarez
• Team Trainer: Aspi Calagopi

Team Staff

• Team Manager: Paolo Trillo
• Student Managers:
  • Jover Chavez
  • Maxine Garcia
  • Cito Mendoza
  • Pia Ojeda
• Team Chaplain: Fr. Nemesio Que, S.J.

Medical Staff

• Physical Therapist: Arcee Cua
• Team Physician: Dr. Jose Raul "George" Canlas

The Lady Blue Eagles Basketball Team Roster

No.	Name	Position	Height	Playing Yr.	College Yr.	High School
5	Denise Patricia L. Tiu	PF	5' 8"	5th	Senior	Immaculate Conception Academy
6	Angelina Karla G. Morales	SG	5' 4"	4th	Senior	San Beda Alabang
7	Elrica Aniela V. Castro	SF	5' 6"	2nd	Sophomore	Assumption Antipolo
8	Corinne Maxine Marie B. Javier	C	5' 10"	5th	Senior	Assumption College
9	Co
10	Samantha Nicole N. Ong	SG	5' 5"	5th	Senior	Immaculate Conception Academy
11	Valerie Jiselle T. Chua	PF	5' 8"	5th	Senior	Jubilee Christian Academy
12	Sara Monica Isabel D. Bo-ot	PG	5' 2"	3rd	Junior	De La Salle Zobel
13	Jennifer Ann C. Dimaano	SG	5' 4"	4th	Senior	Miriam College
14	Sarah Michelle S. Mercado (Capt.)	SF	5' 7"	5th	Senior	Miriam College
16	Maria Rosario Francesca R. Tantoco	SF	5' 6"	2nd	Sophomore	St. Pedro Poveda College
17	Marie Claire Therese S. Aseron	SF	5' 7"	2nd	Sophomore	Assumption Antipolo
19	Alyanna Francesca D. Nitorreda	PF	5' 8"	1st	Sophomore	Miriam College
20	Kristina Elizabeth L. Deacon	C	6' 2"	Rookie	Freshman	Chevalier School Angeles City
21	Danica Therese I. Jose	C	6' 1"	2nd	Sophomore	Miriam College
22	Klarrizze Yhvonne M. Posadas			1st	Sophomore	Brent International School

Team Depth Chart

Pos.	Starting 5	Bench 1	Bench 2	Bench 3
C	Danica Jose	Corine Javier	Kristina Deacon
PF	Ish Tiu	Val Chua	Kitkat Nitorreda
SF	Sarah Mercado	Ther Aseron	Cheskie Tantoco
SG	El Castro	Sam Ong	Angel Morales
PG	Jen Dimaano	Sami Bo-ot

Coaching Staff

• Head Coach: Christopher John "Epok" Quimpo
• Assistant Coaches:
  • Roel Aurelio "Yuri" Escueta
  • Reynaldo "Jon" Jacinto, Jr.
  • Ryan Nelson Pamintuan
• Strength and Conditioning Coach: Mico Dandan

Team Staff

• Team Manager: Erika Caitlin Dy
• Student Managers:
  • Sophie Estrella
  • Ron Limcaoco
  • Jayne Orlina

Medical Staff

• Physical Therapist: Shari Moreno
• Team Physician: Dr. Jose Raul "George" Canlas

The Blue Eaglets Basketball Team Roster

No.	Name	Position	Height	Weight	HS Yr.	Grade School
4	Mark Lawrence Z. Gamboa	PG	5' 9"	135 lbs.	4th	Ateneo de Manila
5	Joseph Matthew Nieto	SG			2nd	Ateneo de Manila
6	Ivan Jose	PF			3rd
7	Michael Joseph Nieto	PF			2nd	Ateneo de Manila
8	Antonio Rafael A. Asistio	SG	5' 8"	130 lbs.	4th	Ateneo de Manila
10	Emilio Martin M. Puno	SG	5' 10"	140 lbs.	4th	Ateneo de Manila
11	Gabrielle Martin D. Capacio	PF	6' 1"	155 lbs.	4th	De La Salle Zobel
12	Jaime Escaler	C	6' 2"	165 lbs.	3rd
13	Javier Ricardo O. Consunji	PG	5' 7"	125 lbs.	4th	Ateneo de Manila
15	Ferdinand C. Ravena III	PF	5' 10"	135 lbs.	3rd	Ateneo de Manila
17	Norman Aaron D. Black	SF	5' 8"	125 lbs.	3rd	Ateneo de Manila
18	Paolo Quiogue	SF			4th	Ateneo de Manila
20	Karol Lolek V. Vitangcol	C	6' 5"	200 lbs.	4th	Ateneo de Manila
21	Patrick Vinasoy	C			4th	Ateneo de Manila
24	Miguel Calilung	C			3rd	Ateneo de Manila
25	Martin Mendoza				2nd	Ateneo de Manila
26	Jose Lorenzo Mendoza	SG			1st	Ateneo de Manila
	Enzo Joson				2nd	Ateneo de Manila

Team Depth Chart

Pos.	Starting 5	Bench 1	Bench 2	Bench 3
C	Bolek Vitangcol	Jamie Escaler
PF	Gabe Capacio	Michael Nieto
SF	Thirdy Ravena	Mio Puno
SG	Mark Gamboa	Aaron Black
PG	Anton Asistio	Jeo Consunji

Coaching Staff

• Head Coach: Jose Ricardo "Joe" Silva
• Assistant Coaches:
  • Reynaldo "Jon" Jacinto, Jr.
  • Jesus Angelo "Jing" Naynes
  • Pivie Nadal
• Strength & Conditioning Coach: Aristotle "Aris" Manalo

Physical Therapist: Badette "Joboy" Tuason, PTRP

Team Staff

• Team Managers:
  • Marco Alfredo Benitez
  • Al Broderick "Blue" Viray
• Student Managers:
  • Inigo Yoro
  • Martin Gabriel Raya
  • Robert Tajonera

The Ateneo Team Glory Be Basketball Roster (Blue Eagles Training Team)

No.	Name	Position	Height	Weight	College Yr.	High School
	Niño Jose Alberto D. Atilano	SG	5' 10"	155 lbs.	Junior	Ateneo de Manila
	Bon Justin M. Pinat	C	6' 8"	205 lbs	Junior	Colegio de San Juan de Letran
	Robert Mikhail T. Roa	SF	6' 2"	175 lbs.	Junior	Hillsborough HS Florida USA
30	Jose Luis Z. Sollano, III	PG	5' 9"	145 lbs.	Junior	La Salle Green Hills
32	Elmer Mykiel V. Cabahug	SF	6' 1"	170 lbs.	Sophomore	Ateneo de Cebu
33	Josemarie H. Adornado	SG	5' 11"	160 lbs.	Senior	La Salle Green Hills
38	Paul John M. Siarot	C	6' 4"	185 lbs.	Senior	Pilgrim Christian College
44	Glen Michael D. Capacio	SF	6' 2"	170 lbs.	Sophomore	De La Salle Zobel
47	Jay Jericho R. Sacluti	SG	6' 0"	160 lbs.	Sophomore	Ateneo de Manila
88	Jose Markus J. Mercado	PG	5' 9"	145 lbs.	Sophomore	Ateneo de Manila
95	Kevin John Z. Gamboa	SG	5' 10"	155 lbs.	Senior	Ateneo de Manila
99	Peter Amiel A. Murphy	SG	5' 10"	150 lbs.	Sophomore	Southville International School
15	Francesco Wilfredo T. Asuncion	PG	5' 8"	135 lbs.	Freshman	Ateneo de Manila
19	Tomas Gabriel M. Ramos	SF	6' 2"	165 lbs.	Freshman	Ateneo de Manila
	Anthony Paul Semerad	PF	6' 4"	210 lbs.	Freshman	Australia
26	David John Semerad	PF	6' 5"	210 lbs.	Freshman	Australia
35	Darwish Vince E. Bederi	C	6' 4"	175 lbs.	Freshman	De La Salle Zobel
	Charles Ellis G. Angeles	SG	6' 1"	160 lbs.	Freshman	De La Salle Zobel
	John Ralp M. Boo	SG	5' 10"	145 lbs.	Freshman	De La Salle Zobel
	Ariel U. Basas	SG	5' 10"	145 lbs.	Freshman	Malayan High School of Science

Coaching Staff

• Head Coach: Roel Aurelio "Yuri" Escueta
• Asst. Coach: Benjie Sipin

Notable Players

Men's Division
1920s

• Ambrosio "Paddy" Padilla, HS '26 AB '30 (Summa cum laude) - King Eagle, 1928 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Star player of the 1926-29 Ateneo Blue Eagle team who was the highest individual scorer in NCAA Season 6 (1929–30) by scoring 29 points in one game; Captain ball, RP national basketball team to the 10th (1934) Far Eastern Games in Manila; Captain ball, RP national basketball team to the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany - 5th place; 1979 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame; 1999 Inductee (first batch), National Basketball Hall of Fame; Former Senator of the Philippine Congress.

1930s

• Bibiano "Murad" Quano, AA '32 AB '34 - Member, three-peat <1931, 1932, 1933> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Member, RP national basketball team to the 10th (1934) Far Eastern Games in Manila; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany - 5th place; Coach, back-to-back <1953 and 1954> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; 1979 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Primitivo "Tibing" Martinez, HS '31 AA '33 - Member, NCAA back-to-back <1931 and 1932> champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Member, RP national basketball team to the 10th (1934) Far Eastern Games in Manila; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany - 5th place; 1979 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame; 1999 Inductee (first batch), National Basketball Hall of Fame.
• Amador Obordo, AA '33 AB '35 - Member, three-peat <1931, 1932, 1933> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Member, RP national basketball team to the 10th (1934) Far Eastern Games in Manila; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany - 5th place; 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Robert "Bobby" Jones, HS '38 - Member, 1941 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; former Olympian; 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.

1940s

• Virgilio "Baby" Dalupan, GS '38 BBA '49 - Coach, RP national basketball team to the 1959 FIBA World Championship - 8th place; Called "The Maestro" by the sports press for his achievements as a coach both in collegiate (seven straight championships in the UAAP) and pro basketball (grand-slam championships); 1979 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame; 2010 Awardee, Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Sports Hall of Fame.
• Luis "Moro" Lorenzo, HS '47 AB '51 - King Eagle, 1948-50 Ateneo Blue Eagle team; 1948 and 1949 NCAA MVP; Leading scorer in the NCAA with over 30 points a game and broke the 29 points record established by fellow Blue Eagle Paddy Padilla when he scored 34 points in a game against the Mapua Red Cardinals; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1st (1951) Asian Games in New Delhi, India - Gold medalist; Named 1949 Mr. Basketball of the Philippines by the Philippine Sportswriters Association; 1979 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Ignacio "Ning" R. Ramos, HS '48 - Member, RP national basketball team to the 1st (1951) Asian Games in New Delhi, India - Gold medalist; 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame

1950s

• Antonio Ma. "Chole" Gaston, HS '49 BS '53 - Member, 1949 - 1952 Ateneo Blue Eagle team; 1988 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Jose Ma. "Rusty" Cacho, HS '50 BS '54 - King Eagle, 1953 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; 1985 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Francisco "Frankie/Paking" Rabat, Col '57 - 1953 NCAA MVP; Member, back-to-back <1953 and 1954> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Dubbed by the sports press as the "Rajah of Rebounds"; Youngest member (18 years old), RP national basketball team to the 1954 FIBA World Championship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 3rd place; 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Mario "Bay" Ballesteros, BS Candidate (1953–1956) - Member, back-to-back <1953 and 1954> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Alternate member, RP national basketball team to the 1956 Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia - 7th place; 2003 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Quinteliano "Tiny" Literal, BS Candidate (1953–1956) - Member, back-to-back <1953 and 1954> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Member, RP national basketball selection team to the 1962 Taipei Goodwill Games; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Ma. Fernando "Ando" Hernaez, BS '58 - Member, back-to-back <1957 and 1958> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Member, 1958 NCAA Selection team to the NCAA-UAAP Goodwill Games and NCAA-Japan Goodwill Games; Member, 1958 All Ateneo Selection that played against the University of San Francisco Dons, 1958 US NCAA Division I champions; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Jaime "Jimmy" Pestaño, BS '59 - Member, back-to-back <1957 and 1958> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Member, 1958 NCAA Selection team to the NCAA-UAAP Goodwill Games and NCAA-Japan Goodwill Games; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Edgardo "Ed" Ocampo, GS '51 HS '55 BS '59 - King Eagle, back-to-back <1957 and 1958> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Member, 1958 NCAA Selection team to the NCAA-UAAP Goodwill Games and NCAA-Japan Goodwill Games; Member, 1958 All Ateneo Selection that played against the University of San Francisco Dons, 1958 US NCAA champions; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1959 FIBA World Championship in Chile - 8th place; Named 1960 Mr. Basketball of the Philippines by the Philippine Sportswriters Association at the age of 22 years old; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1960 and 1968 Summer Olympics in Rome and Mexico City, respectively; Captain ball, RP national basketball team to the 1964 pre-Olympics tournament in Tokyo, Japan - 6th place; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1960 and 1967 FIBA Asia Championship; Captain ball, RP national basketball team to the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany; 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame; 1999 Inductee (first batch), National Basketball Hall of Fame.
• Cristino "Cris" Arroyo, BS '61 - Member, back-to-back <1957 and 1958> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; King Eagle, 1960 Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Given the moniker " Stretch Arroyo" by the radio sportscasters; 1994 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Amado "Dodo" Martelino, HS '58 BS '62 - Member, 1957 NCAA All-Star team - Juniors Division; Ateneo High School 1957 Athlete of the Year; Member, 1958 and 1961 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Co-Captain, 1961 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; 1961 Basketball Player of the Year; 1961 NCAA MVP; Nominee, 1961 Mr. Basketball of the Philippines; 1997 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Jose Ramon "Boogie" Pamintuan, AB '62 - Member, 1958 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; King Eagle, 1961 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; 1959, 1960 and 1961 University Athlete of the Year; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.

1960s

• Felix "Totik" Flores, BS '64 - Member, 1961 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Alternate member, RP national basketball team to the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1964 pre-Olympics tournament in Tokyo, Japan - 6th place; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1969 FIBA Asia Championship in Bangkok, Thailand; 1997 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Jimmy Alabanza, HS '63 BS '67 - King Eagle, 1966 Ateneo Blue Eagle team; 1966 NCAA MVP; Scored 35 points in a game against La Salle when there was no 3-point shot yet; Recognized as one of the basketball greats by sports writers in the 60s; An athlete for all seasons - played in four Ateneo varsity teams in the NCAA <basketball, football, volleyball and track & field>; Founding member, Ateneo college Fencing Club; 1994 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame; Past President, Ateneo Sports Foundation, 2002–2006)
• Richard "Ricky" Palou, GS '63 HS '67 BS '71 - Member, 1967 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eaglet team; Member, 1969 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Played pro basketball in the PBA where he was given the moniker "Palpal Palou" by the TV sportscasters; 1997 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame; Ateneo Athletic Director, 2008–present.
• Marte Samson, BS Candidate (1968–1970) - Member, 1969 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Member, RP Youth national basketball team to the 1970 Asian Youth Championship in Seoul, South Korea - Champion; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1971 FIBA Asia Championship; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany; Played pro basketball in the PBA; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame)
• Ricardo "Joy" Cleofas, BS Candidate (1968–1970) - Member, 1969 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Set a record during his NCAA career by scoring 45 points in a single game; Member, RP Youth national basketball team to the 1970 Asian Youth Championship in Seoul, Korea; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1973 FIBA Asia Championship in Manila - champion; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1974 FIBA World Championship in Puerto Rico; Played pro basketball in the PBA; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Francis Arnaiz, Col 1969-1970 - Member, 1969 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1973 FIBA Asia Championship in Manila - champion; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1974 FIBA World Championship in Puerto Rico; Played pro basketball in the PBA where he was given the name "Mr. Clutch"; 2003 Special Awardee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.

1970s

• Stephen "Steve" Watson, GS '72 HS '76 BS Candidate (1976–1979) - Member, 1974 NCAA Juniors Division champions Ateneo Blue Eaglet team; Member, back-to-back <1975 and 1976> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Only NCAA basketball player who already played in the seniors division when he was still in his 4th year high school; 1976 NCAA MVP; Nominee, All-Filipino Basketball Player of the Year; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1978 FIBA World Championship in Manila - 8th place; Played pro basketball in the PBA; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Federico "Padim" Israel, Jr., AB '78 - Member, back-to-back <1975 and 1976> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1978 FIBA World Championship in Manila - 8th place; Played pro basketball in the PBA; 2003 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Bernardo "Joy" Carpio, AB '79 - Member, back-to-back <1975 and 1976> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; 1977 NCAA MVP Member, 1976 RP Youth national basketball team; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1978 FIBA World Championship in Manila - 8th place; Played pro basketball in the PBA; 2003 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Matthew "Fritz" Gaston, AB '80 - Member, back-to-back <1975 and 1976> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Captain ball, 1976 RP Youth national basketball team; Captain ball, RP national basketball team to the 1977 FIBA Asia Championship; Played pro basketball in the PBA; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.

1980s

• Gregorio "Ogie" Narvasa II, GS '73 HS '77 BS '81 - Member, 1980 Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Member, 1978 RP Youth national basketball team.
• Isabelo "Jojo" Lastimosa, Jr., Col 1983-1984 - Member, 1983 and 1984 Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Member, RP national basketball team to the 10th (1986) Asian Games in Seoul, South Korea - bronze medal; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand - bronze medal; 1988 PBA Rookie of the Year; 1996 PBA All Filipino Cup Finals MVP; 8-time PBA All-Star player; Listed in PBA's 25 Greatest Players)
• Emilio "Nonoy" Chuatico, Jr., Col '89 - Member, back-to-back <1987 and 1988> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1991 FIBA Asia Championship in Kobe, Japan; Member, RP national basketball team to the 16th (1991) SEA Games in Manila; Played pro basketball in the PBA; 2009 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Daniel "Danny" Francisco, GS '83 HS '87 AB '92 - Member, back-to-back <1987 and 1988> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Member, 1988 RP Youth national basketball team.
• Enrique Mario "Eric" Reyes, BS '91 - Member, back-to-back <1987 and 1988> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Member, 1986 RP Youth national basketball team; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1991 FIBA Asia Championship in Kobe, Japan; Played pro basketball in the PBA.
• Rodericko Cesar "Olsen" Racela, HS '87 AB '91 - Member, back-to-back <1987 and 1988> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Member, RP Youth national basketball team to the 1987 FIBA Asia 18 and Under Championship in Quatar; Member, 1988 RP Youth national basketball team; Member, RP Youth national basketball team to the 1989 FIBA Asia U18 Championship in Manila; Member, RP national basketball team to the 13th (1998) Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand - bronze medal; Member, RP national basketball team to the 14th (2002) Asian Games in Busan, South Korea; No. 12 overall pick 1993 PBA Draft; Head coach, 2011 RP national U16 basketball team.

1990s

• Vincent Paul "Vince" Hizon, BS Candidate (1992–1995) - Member, 1993 Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Member, RP national basketball team to the 2001 SEA Games - gold medalist; Played in US NCAA Division I; No.8 overall pick 1994 PBA Draft; Given the moniker "The Prince" by the PBA TV sportscasters .
• Robert Vincent Jude "Dudut" Jaworski, Jr., BS '95 - Member, 1993 Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Played pro basketball in the PBA; Son of basketball great Robert Jaworski.
• Jose Enrico "Rico" Villanueva, GS '94 HS '98 AB '02 MA '04 - 1997 UAAP Juniors MVP; Member, 1997 RP Youth national basketball team; 1998 UAAP Rookie of the Year; Member, 2002 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagle team; 2002 UAAP MVP; Member, 2005 and 2007 RP national basketball team; No. 7 overall pick 2003 PBA Draft; 2005-06 PBA Best Player of the Conference.
• George Christian "Gec" Chia, BS 2003 - Member, 2002 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagle team; No. 28 overall pick 2003 PBA Draft.
• Wesley Gonzales, GS '94 HS '98 BS '02 - Member, 2002 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagle team; 2002 UAAP Finals co-MVP; No. 9 overall pick 2004 PBA Draft.
• Richard "Rich" Alvarez, AB 2003 - Member, 2002 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagle team; 2000 and 2001 UAAP MVP; No. 1 overall pick 2004 PBA Draft; 2004-05 PBA Rookie of the Year.
• Ramon Paolo Bugia, GS '95 HS '99 BS '03 - Member, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2004 Ateneo Blue Eagle team; No. 17 overall pick 2005 PBA Draft; Member, 2005 PBA All-Rookie team; Awarded a citation by the PBA as the only active player to finish an MBA degree.

2000s

• Larry Alexander Fonacier, GS '96 HS '00 AB '04 - 1999 UAAP Juniors MVP; Member, 2002 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; 2002 UAAP Finals co-MVP; No. 14 overall pick 2005 PBA Draft; 2005-2006 PBA Rookie of the Year; Member, 2005 PBA All-Rookie Team; Member, 2007 PBA All-Star Team; Given the moniker "Baby-face Assassin" by the PBA TV sportscasters.
• Lewis Alfred "LA" Tenorio, AB '06 - Member, 2002 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; No. 4 overall pick 2006 PBA Draft; Member, 2006 PBA All-Rookie Team; 2009 PBA Most Improved Player; Member, 2009 PBA Mythical First Team; Member, 2009 and 2010 PBA All-Star Team; 2010 PBA Fiesta Conference Finals MVP.
• John Christopher "JC" Intal, AB '07 - Member, 2002 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Selected, 2006 UAAP Mythical 5; 2006 UAAP Breakout Player and Player of the Year; No. 4 overall pick 2007 PBA Draft.
• Claiford "Ford" Arao, AB '08 - Member, 2003-2007 Ateneo Blue Eagle team; 2007 UAAP Most Improved Player; No. 14 overall pick 2010 PBA Draft.
• Japeth Paul Aguilar, Col 2004-2005 - Member, 2004 and 2005 Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Transferred to Western Kentucky University, a Division I team in the US NCAA in 2006; No. 1 overall pick 2009 PBA Draft; Member, 2009, 2010 and 2011 RP national basketball team (Smart Gilas Pilipinas).
• Christopher John "Chris" Tiu, BS '09 (Cum Laude) - 2006 UAAP Comeback Player; Selected, 2007 and 2008 UAAP Mythical 5; King Eagle, 2008 UAAP Champion Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Garnered, 2008 UAAP Maasahan Award; 2008 Ateneo <Moro Lorenzo> Sportsman of the Year; Awardee, 2008 Nickelodeon Philippines Kid's Choice Favorite Athlete; 2009 Awardee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame - Plaque of Recognition for excellence in sports and academics; Captain ball - 2009, 2010 and 2011 RP national basketball team (Smart Gilas Pilipinas); Captain ball, 2011 RP national basketball team (Sinag Pilipinas) to the 26th SEA Games in Jakarta, Indonesia - Gold medal.
• Rabeh Ahmed Al-Hussaini, AB Candidate (2005–2011) - Member, back-to-back <2008 and 2009-King Eagle> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; 2008 UAAP MVP; 2008 Most Improved Player; Selected, 2008 and 2009 UAAP Mythical 5; 2009 UAAP Finals MVP; 2009 UAAP Most Reliable Player; 2010-11 PBA Rookie of the Year; No. 2 overall pick 2010 PBA Draft.
• Jose Antonio "Jai" Reyes, GS '01 HS '05 BS '10 - Member, 2003 UAAP Juniors Champion Ateneo Blue Eaglets; Team captain, 2004 UAAP Juniors Champion Ateneo Blue Eaglets; 2004 UAAP Juniors Finals MVP; Selected, 2004 UAAP Juniors Mythical 5; Garnered, 2004 UAAP Juniors Sportsmanship Award; 2005 Ateneo HS Sportsman of the Year; 2005 UAAP Rookie of the Year; Member, 2008 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Co-captain, 2009 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagle team; 2009 Philippine Collegiate Champions League MVP; King Eagle; Member, Ateneo HS varsity Track and Field team - event medalist: Gold - Triple Jump, Silver - High Jump, Bronze - Long Jump; No. 18 overall pick 2010 PBA Draft.
• Siverino "Nonoy" Baclao, AB '11 - Member, 2008 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Co-captain, 2009 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagle team; 2008 UAAP Finals MVP; 2008 UAAP Defensive Player of the Year - holds the UAAP record of Most Blocked Shots in a game: 7 blocked shots in the 2008 Finals game against La Salle; 2010 Ateneo Sportsman of the Year; King Eagle; No. 1 overall pick 2010 PBA Draft.
• Eric Carlo Salamat, AB Candidate 2013 - Member, three-peat <2008, 2009, 2010> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; 2005 NCAA Juniors Finals MVP; 2008 Nike Summer League MVP 2008 Unigames MVP; King Eagle; Dubbed "Sultan of Swipes" by the sports press; Awardee, 2010 UAAP-NCAA Press Corp's Collegiate Basketball Super Senior Player Award; No. 13 overall pick 2011 PBA Draft.

2010s

• Emmanuel "Emman" Monfort, AB '11 - Member: 2009, 2010, 2011 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagle Team; 2010 UAAP Most Improved Player; Member, RP national basketball team (Sinag Pilipinas) to the 26th (2011) SEA Games in Jakarta, Indonesia - Gold medal; Awardee, 2011 UAAP-NCAA Press Corps Collegiate Basketball Senior Player of the Year.
• Jeffrey Kirk Long, AB '12 - King Eagle, 2011 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagle Team; Member, four-peat <2008, 2009, 2010, 2011> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagle Team; Selected, 2010 Philippine Collegiate Champions League Mythical 5; Selected, 2010 UAAP-NCAA Press Corps' Collegiate Basketball Mythical 5; 2011 UAAP-NCAA Press Corps Collegiate Basketball Defensive Stopper of the Year; 2011 PCCL Model Collegiate Player of the Year.
• Raymond Leonard "Bacon" Austria, GS '03 HS '07 AB '12 - Member, 2006 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eaglet team; 2006 UAAP Juniors MVP; Selected, 2006 UAAP Juniors Mythical 5; Member, four-peat (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011) UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Co-captain, 2011 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagle Team.
• Luis Lorenzo Gonzaga III, GS '02 HS '07 Col Candidate 2012 - 2011-12 Ateneo Step-Up Athlete of the Year.
• Ryan Clarence Buenafe, AB Candidate 2013 - Member, three-peat <2008, 2009, 2010> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; 2008 UAAP Rookie of the Year; Selected, 2008 UAAP All-Rookie Team; 2010 UAAP Finals MVP; 2010 UAAP-NCAA Press Corps' Collegiate Basketball Pivotal Player of the Year; 2006 NCAA Juniors Finals MVP; 2007 NCAA Juniors MVP; 2007 NCAA Juniors Finals MVP.
• Nicolas Raymond "Nico" Salva, AB Candidate 2013 - Member, four-peat <2008, 2009, 2010, 2011> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Selected, 2008 UAAP All-Rookie Team; 2009 UAAP Sixth Man of the Year; 2010 Philippine Collegiate Champions League Mythical Five Member; 2010 Philippine Collegiate Champions League MVP; 2011 UAAP Finals MVP; Member, RP national basketball team (Sinag Pilipinas) to the 26th (2011) SEA Games in Jakarta, Indonesia - Gold medal; 2011 UAAP-NCAA Press Corps Collegiate Basketball Pivotal Player of the Year.
• Gregory William "Greg" Slaughter, AB Candidate 2014 - Member, 2011 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Selected, 2011 UAAP Mythical 5; Three-time (2007, 2008 and 2009) CESAFI MVP Member, 2009 and 2010 RP national basketball team (Smart Gilas Pilipinas); Member, RP national basketball team (Sinag Pilipinas) to the 26th (2011) SEA Games in Jakarta, Indonesia - Gold medal; Selected, 2011 UAAP-NCAA Press Corps Collegiate Basketball Mythical 5.
• Kiefer Isaac Ravena, GS '07 HS '11 BS Candidate 2016 - Member, three-peat <2008, 2009, 2010> UAAP Juniors champions Ateneo Blue Eaglet Team; Team captain, 2010 UAAP Juniors champion Ateneo Blue Eaglets; 2009 and 2010 UAAP Juniors Finals MVP; Selected, 2009 and 2010 UAAP Juniors Mythical 5; 2011-12 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Basketball; 2010 UAAP-NCAA Press Corps' Collegiate Basketball Juniors Player of the Year; Dubbed the "Phenom" of basketball by the sports press; Member, 2010 RP Youth national basketball team; 2011 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup MVP; Selected, 2011 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup Mythical 5; Member, 2011 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagle team; 2011 UAAP Rookie of the Year; Selected, 2011 UAAP Mythical 5; Member, RP national basketball team (Sinag Pilipinas) to the 26th (2011) SEA Games in Jakarta, Indonesia - Gold medal; 2011 UAAP-NCAA Press Corps Collegiate Basketball MVP; Selected, 2011 UAAP-NCAA Press Corps Collegiate Basketball Mythical 5.

Women's Division

• Christiane Marie "Peachy" Cheng, BS '89 - Team captain, 1987 UAAP runner-up Ateneo Lady Blue Eagle team; Member, 1987 national women's basketball team.
• Michelle Flordeliz "Mitch" Lazaro, AB '89 JD '93 - Member, 1987 UAAP runner-up Ateneo Lady Blue Eagle team.
• Frances Felene "Frannie" Severino, AB '90 - Member, 1987 UAAP runner-up Ateneo Lady Blue Eagle team
• Erika Caitlin Dy, AB 2004 - 2000 UAAP Rookie of the Year; Member, 2004 UAAP runner-up Ateneo Lady Blue Eagle team.
• Kristine "Tin" Chua, AB 2005 - 2001 UAAP Rookie of the Year; Team captain, 2005 UAAP champions, 2005 National Students Basketball Champions and 2005 Home and Away Invitational League champions Ateneo Lady Blue Eagle team; Member, 2005 RP national women's team.
• Stephanie Lauren Lee-Villanueva, BS 2005 - Co-captain, 2005 UAAP champions, 2005 National Students Basketball Champions and 2005 Home and Away Invitational League champions Ateneo Lady Blue Eagle team; Member, 2005 RP national women's team.
• Carolyn Tan-Chi, BS 2006 (Summa cum laude) - 2002 UAAP Rookie of the Year; Awardee, 2002 UAAP Athlete-Scholar Award; Member, 2005 UAAP champions, 2005 National Students Basketball Champions and 2005 Home and Away Invitational League champions Ateneo Lady Blue Eagle team; 2005 and 2006 Ateneo <Ambrosio Padilla> Student-Athlete of the Year; Member, 2004-2006 National Honor Society; Awardee, 2005 Procter & Gamble Student Excellence Award; 2006 St. Ignatius Most Outstanding Scholar.
• Cassandra Noel "Cassy" Tioseco, AB 2007 - 2003 UAAP Rookie of the Year; 2005 National Students Basketball Championship MVP; 2006 and 2007 UAAP MVP; Member, 2005 National Students Basketball Champions and 2005 Home and Away Invitational League champions Ateneo Lady Blue Eagle team; Member, 2005 and 2007 UAAP champions Ateneo Lady Blue Eagle team; Selected, 2006 and 2007 UAAP Mythical 5; Team captain, 2006 and 2007 Ateneo Lady Blue Eagle team; 2008 Ateneo <Moro Lorenzo> Sportswoman of the Year; Member, RP national women's basketball team to the 24th (2007) SEA Games in Korat, Thailand - bronze medalist; Member, RP national women's basketball team to the 2007 SEABA Women's Championship in Phuket, Thailand - silver medalist; Member, RP national women's basketball team to the 2009 FIBA Asia Women's Championship in Chennai, India - 10th place; Member, RP national women's basketball team to the 7th (2010) SEABA Women's Championship in Manila - gold medalist; Member, RP national women's basketball team (Perlas Pilipinas) to the 26th (2011) SEA Games in Jakarta, Indonesia - Silver medal.
• Katrina "Kat" Quimpo, BS 2007 - Selected, 2004 UAAP Mythical 5; Member, 2005 National Students Basketball Champions and 2005 Home and Away Invitational League champions Ateneo Lady Blue Eagle team; Member, 2005 and 2007 UAAP champions Ateneo Lady Blue Eagle team; Co-Captain, 2006 and 2007 Ateneo Lady Blue Eagle team.
• Marie Angelica "AJ" Barracoso, AB 2008 - 2004 UAAP Rookie of the Year; Member, 2005 National Students Basketball Champions and 2005 Home and Away Invitational League champions Ateneo Lady Blue Eagle team; Member, 2005 and 2007 UAAP champions Ateneo Lady Blue Eagle team; Selected, 2006 UAAP Mythical 5.

Juniors Division

• John Gilbert "Jun" Reyes, Jr., GS '81 HS '85 Col Candidate '90 - 1985 UAAP Juniors MVP
• Ryan Nelson Pamintuan, HS '96 Col Candidate 2000 - 1995 UAAP Juniors MVP
• Ken Joseph Barracoso, HS 2004 AB 2008 - 2003 UAAP Juniors MVP
• Mark Intal, HS 2004 Col 2008 - 2003 UAAP Juniors Finals MVP
• Jayvee Dumrique, HS 2009 - 2008 UAAP Juniors Finals MVP
• Juan Miguel Tiongson, HS 2009 AB Candidate 2013 - 2008-09 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Basketball
• Tomas Gabriel Ramos, HS 2012 - 2011 UAAP Juniors Rookie of the Year
• Kristoffer James Porter, HS 2012 - Selected, 2011 UAAP Juniors Mythical 5; 2011-12 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Basketball

Football

The Ateneo varsity football teams have won a total 15 championships, 8 in NCAA and 7 in UAAP. In the NCAA, the seniors (men) and juniors teams have won 6 (Seasons 1924-25, 1941–42, 1951–52, 1953–54, 1954–55 and 1967–68) and 2 (Seasons 1936-37 and 1977–78) titles, respectively. The Blue Booters were the first to win a championship in the NCAA when they won the title on the maiden season of the NCAA in 1924. They also won their first back-to-back (1953 and 1954) championship in the NCAA. While in the UAAP, the seniors (men) and juniors booters have won 5 (Seasons 1995-96, 1998–99, 2003–04, 2004–05 and 2005–06) and 2 (Seasons 2008-09 and 2009–10) titles, respectively. The Blue Booters were three-peat champions after winning in 2003, 2004 and 2005. The two titles of the Blue Eaglet Booters are back-to-back (2008 and 2009). Football was introduced in the UAAP Juniors Division as a demonstration sport in season 70 (2007–2008) and declared a regular sport in season 72 (2009–2010).

The football seniors (men) team in the UAAP never had much success until the mid-1990s, when they reached the UAAP Finals 4 times in a row, from 1996-1999. Months after winning the 1995-1996 Chipper Afable Cup (beating NAVY FC in the finals, 3-0), the Blue Booters won their first ever UAAP title in 1996, by beating arch-rival La Salle in the Finals by 2 goals to 1. Both goals were scored by Vince Santos. In the following two years, they lost in the Finals to the Green Archers, but were able to regain the title in 1999.

The re-birth of the Ateneo men's football team in season 58 (1995–96) under coach Chris Monfort saw the comeback of players Vince Santos (1996 MVP), Blue Avelino and Jet Lacson who all went on leave in the previous season. The returning 1994 team members were Domeka Garamendi, Rely San Agustin (team Captain) and Pat Moran. The team was further boosted by 5 rookies, namely: Monch Espejo (1998-1999 MVP), Mark Ramos, Karlo Laurel, Tojun Malvar and Jonji Castañeda who would become the team captain in 1998.

Castañeda and the other senior members of the team took over the leadership role in the team with the departure of the 1996 seniors (San Agustin, Santos, Garamendi and Lacson). With help from new blood in Paolo Aquino, Paolo Buendia, Carlo Santos and Panky Abijay, they were able to regain the title in 1999.

The 1999 men's team also holds the record for most goals scored in a UAAP game. They scored 41 goals in a 41-0 win over Adamson University. All eleven Ateneo starters scored in this game. Carlos Leus lead the way with 13 goals, Monch Espejo with 9 and Paolo Aquino adding 5.

The Blue Booters hold the record for the longest championship streak in the UAAP. They accomplished this when they won the football title in Season 66 (2003–04), Season 67 (2004–05) and Season 68 (2005–06), a three-peat championship achievement. Not to be outdone, the Blue Eaglet Booters also hold the record for the longest championship streak in the UAAP juniors division. They are back-to-back champions as they won the title in Season 71 (2008–09) and Season 72 (2009–10). The Lady Blue Booters also hold a record, although something that they cannot boast. They have not won a championship in the UAAP.

UAAP Season - 74 (A.Y. 2011-12) Team Rosters

The Blue Booters Football Team Roster

No.	Name	Position	Height	Weight	Playing Yr.	College Yr.	High School
1	Fernando Anton S. Amistoso, Jr. (Capt.)	Midfielder			4th	Senior	Southridge School
2	Miguel V. Tuazon	Full-back			5th	Senior	Ateneo de Manila
5	Paul Eusebius K. Cheng	Full-back			4th	Senior	Xavier School
6	James Reynard M. Arco (Co-capt.)	Midfielder			4th	Senior	Colegio San Agustin
7	Emmanuel Jose Maria D. Paredes	Midfielder			2nd	Sophomore	Southridge School
8	Jose Dominic F. Clavano	Midfielder			1st	Junior	Southridge School
9	Jose Antonio G. Sison	Midfielder			2nd	Sophomore	Ateneo de Manila
10	Yu S. Murayama (Co-capt.)	Forward/ Goalkeeper			2nd	Senior	Ateneo de Manila
11	Ansel Marcus Kurt G. Alvarez	Forward/ Midfielder			3rd	Senior	Ateneo de Manila
13	Robin Edsel Sebastian S. Medalle				Rookie	Freshman	Springdale School
14	Alfonze Mikel B. Alazas				1st	Sophomore	Springdale School
16	Francisco Gabriel M. Mendoza	Full-back			3rd	Senior	Ateneo de Manila
17	Carl Matthew R. Llado	Full-back			3rd	Junior	Ateneo de Manila
18	Juan Gabriel Q. Faustino	Goalkeeper/ Midfielder			4th	Senior	Ateneo de Manila
19	Michael Jeremy X. Mabanag	Midfielder			Rookie	Freshman	Ateneo de Manila
21	Wilson Keith B. Marcelino	Full-back			2nd	Sophomore	Ateneo de Manila
22	Rufino Samuel R. Mantos III (Co-capt.)	Goalkeeper	5' 10"	155 lbs.	5th	Senior	Emar Learning Center
28	Christian Jerico Allan B. Noel	Full-back			Rookie	Freshman	Don Bosco Tech Center - Cebu
29	Anthony Jean Francis D. Sunico	Full-back			Rookie	Freshman	Southridge School
33	Leandro Martin T. Fabregas				1st	Sophomore	Community of Learners

Coaching Staff

• Head Coach: John Paul Mérida
• Assistant Coaches:
  • Gregory Loui Madrona
  • Michael Magpantay
  • Aris Pronce

Team Staff

• Team Manager:
• Student Manager:
• Team Chaplain: Fr. Vic Salanga, S.J.

The Lady Blue Booters Football Team Roster

No.	Name	Position	Height	Weight	Playing Yr.	College Yr.	High School
1	Jasmine Jillian L. Matalam	Goalkeeper			3rd	Junior	Ateneo de Davao
4	Celina Simone E. Jaldon				2nd	Sophomore	Ateneo de Davao
5	Maria Ines G. Lorenzo	Full-back			3rd	Junior	St. Pedro Poveda College
6	Michela C. Veloso				2nd	Sophomore	St. Pedro Poveda College
7	Mikaela Louise B. Romero	Forward/ Full-back	5' 7"	125 lbs.	2nd	Sophomore	St. Pedro Poveda College
8	Yvette Marie C. Gaston	Midfielder/ Full-back			4th	Senior	De La Salle Zobel
9	Marie Angelie I. Cadayona	Full-back			2nd	Sophomore	Ateneo de Davao
10	Kirsten Erika A. Casas	Midfielder			4th	Senior	Sacred Heart School
11	Mia Angela B. Catedrilla				Rookie	Freshman	Miriam College
12	Angelica Fae G. Tiu	Goalkeeper			3rd	Junior	Immaculate Conception Academy
13	Ma. Leah Patricia N. Cruz				Rookie	Freshman	De La Salle Zobel
14	Princes Marie C. Trinidad	Midfielder			4th	Senior	De La Salle Zobel
15	Alexa Monica P. Dabao				Rookie	Freshman	St. Scholastica's Academy
16	Kimberlee A. Jimenez				Rookie	Freshman	Miriam College
18	Alessandra Francesca S. Abraham				2nd	Sophomore	Immaculate Conception Academy
20	Inez Camille Marie P. Achacoso (Capt.)	Full-back			4th	Senior	St. Pedro Poveda College
21	Alicia M. Dela Peña				4th	Senior	Miriam College
25	Camille Mercedes D. Dayrit	Full-back			3rd	Junior	Colegio San Agustin
26	Cecilia Milagros D. Dayrit	Midfielder			3rd	Junior	Colegio San Agustin

Coaching Staff

• Head Coach: Bob Manlulo
• Assistant Coaches:
  • Sherwin Belina
  • Brax Vallasote
  • Ma. Cristina Garcia

Team Staff

• Team Manager:
• Student Manager:

The Blue Eaglet Booters Football Team Roster

No.	Name	Position	Height	Weight	HS Yr.	Grade School
3	Jin Daniel A. Montemayor	Full-back			2nd	Ateneo de Manila
7	Paolo Gabriel R. Alilam	Midfielder			3rd	Don Bosco Institute Makati
8	Jose Celerino R. Rustia	Full-back			3rd	Ateneo de Manila
9	Eric Lorenzo A. Figueroa	Midfielder			4th	Lourdes School
10	Jean Mari N. Clariño	Forward			4th	Ateneo de Manila
14	Christopher Emmanuel J. Sumulong				4th	Holistic Ed & Dev Center
16	Carlos Alberto G J. Monfort	Midfielder			4th	Ateneo de Manila
21	Micah Jibril P. Alampay	Goalkeeper			4th	Ateneo de Manila
23	Jose Ignatius Mikael C. Soriano				3rd	Ateneo de Manila
24	Jose Roberto A. Andres	Full-back			3rd	Ateneo de Manila
	Jeanfranco Rufino P. Achacoso				4th	Ateneo de Manila
	Emilio Felipe C. Pelaez	Full-back			4th	Ateneo de Manila
	Francisco Gabriel D. Sevilla				4th	Ateneo de Manila
	Rainer David P. Uybarreta				4th	Lourdes School
	Miguel Antonio G. Almazan				3rd	Hed Center
	Daniel Luis J. De Jesus				3rd	Ateneo de Manila
	Marcus Jacob A. Moulic				3rd	Ateneo de Manila
	Jose Paolo C. Oracion	GoalKeeper			3rd	Ateneo de Manila
	Jaime Antonio S. Valera				3rd	Ateneo de Manila
	Julian Vincent A. Roxas				2nd	Ateneo de Manila

Coaching Staff

• Head Coach: Aris Bocalan
• Assistant Coach:

Team Staff

• Team Manager:
• Student Manager:

Notable Players

Men's Division
1925-1999

• Virgilio "Baby" Dalupan, GS '38 BBA '49 - Team Captain, 1947 defending champion Ateneo Blue Booters; 1979 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Jose "Poch" Estella III, BS '53 - Member, RP national football team to the 2nd (1954) Asian Games in Manila.
• Antonio "Tony" Romualdez, GS '48 HS '52 AB '56 - Member, 1954–55 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Booters team; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• David "Dave" Arcenas, GS '48 HS '52 BS '57 - Member, 1950-51 NCAA Juniors Division champions Ateneo Blue Eaglet Booters team; Member, 1953–54 NCAA Seniors Division champions Ateneo Blue Booters team; Member, 1956 RP national football team to the Asian Football Championship; 1997 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Rafael "Rafa" Ortigas, Jr., GS '49 LLB '60 - Member, 1953–54 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Booters team; Member, RP national football team to the 2nd (1954) Asian Games in Manila; 1997 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Richard "Dick" Powell, Col 1955-1958 - Captain ball, 1958 Ateneo Blue Booters team; Member, 1956 RP national football team to Korea and Spain; 1997 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• William "Willie" Wong, HS '54 - Member, 1949-52 Ateneo Blue Eaglet Booters team; Member, 1953–54 Ateneo Blue Booters team (played for the seniors team while still in 4th year high school); Member, 1954 Fil-Chinese football selection team to Taiwan; 1997 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Victor "Vic" Sison, GS '50 HS '54 AB '58 - NCAA Best Goalkeeper; Member, RP National Football team to the 3rd (1958) Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan; Named Mr. Football of the Philippines by the Philippine Sportswriters Association in the 1950s; 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Edgardo "Ed" Ocampo, GS '51 HS '55 BS '59 - Named 1955 Mr. Football of the Philippines by the Philippine Sportswriters Association at the age of 17 years old; Member, 1956 RP national football team; 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Oscar "Oskie" Ocampo, GS '52 HS '56 BS '60 - Member, 1957-59 Ateneo Blue Booters team; Member, RP Youth national football team to the 1955 Asian Youth Championships in Malaysia and Hong Kong; Member, RP Youth national football team to the 1956 Asian Youth Championships in Malaysia; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Juan Miguel "Johnny" Romualdez, GS '53 HS '58 AB '62 MBM ' 66 - Team Co-captain, 1957 Ateneo Blue Eaglet Booters; Member, 1958-61 Ateneo Blue Booters team; Member, RP national football team to the 1959 Asian Youth Football Tournament; Captain ball, RP national football team to the 1960 Asian Youth Football Tournament; Member, RP national football team to the 4th (1962) Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia; Member, RP national football team to the 1967 World Cup eliminations; 1997 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Eduardo "Eddie" Lagdameo, GS '58 HS '62 BS '67 - Team Captain, 1961-62 NCAA Juniors Division champions Ateneo Blue Eaglet Booters; 1961 Ateneo High School Athlete of the Year for Football; Team Co-captain, 1965 Ateneo Blue Booters; Team Captain, 1966-67 Ateneo Blue Booters; 1966 Ateneo Athlete of the Year for Football; Member, 1962-1965 RP Youth national football team; Member, RP Youth national football team to the 7th Asian Youth Championships in Tokyo, Japan; Member, RP national football team to the 1967 Asian Cup - Eastern Zone in Taipei, 1967 Mexico Olympics Elimination Tourney in Tokyo, Japan, 1971 and 1972 Merdeka Tournament in Kuala Lumpur, 1971 and 1972 Pesta Sukan in Singapore, 1971 Munich Olympics Elimination Tourney in Seoul, South Korea; Inductee, 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Roberto "Bobby" Bunuan, GS '61 HS '65 BS '69 - Team Captain, 1968 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Booters; Member, 1970-1972 RP national football team; 1997 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Aurelio "Rely" San Agustin, GS '88 HS '92 BS '96 - Team Captain, 1995-96 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booters; 1996 & 1997 UAAP Best Goalkeeper; 1996 Ateneo <Moro Lorenzo> Sportsman of the Year.
• Vincent Joseph "Vince" Santos, BS '96 - Member, 1995-96 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booters team; 1996 UAAP MVP.
• Patrick Christopher Moran, GS '90 HS '94 Col '98 - Member, 1995-96 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booters team; Team captain, 1997 Ateneo Blue Booters.
• Ramon "Monch" Espejo 1995-1999 (Member, 1995-96 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booters team; 1997 UAAP Best Midfielder; 1998-1999 UAAP MVP)
• Raymond Wilfred "Jonji" Castañeda, GS '91 HS '95 Col '99 - Member, 1995-96 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booters team; Team Captain, 1998–99 Ateneo Blue Booters.
• Paolo Antonio Aquino, GS '93 HS '97 Col 2001 - 1997 Rookie of the Year.
• Juan Paolo Buendia, GS '94 HS '98 Col 2002 - 1999 UAAP Best Defender.
• Carlo Jose Santos, GS '94 HS '98 Col 2002 - 1999 UAAP Best Goalkeeper.

2000–present

• David Christopher "Chico" Ingles, GS '95 HS '99 Col 2003 - Team Captain, 2003 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Booters.
• Tristan Tongson, GS '97 HS '01 AB '05 - Member, two-peat <2003, 2004> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booters team; 2006 Awardee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame
• Emmanuel "Mickee" Gimarino, GS '98 HS '02 AB '06 - Member, three-peat <2003, 2004, 2005> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booters team; 2006 Awardee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame
• Ignatius Michael "Mickey" Ingles, GS '98 HS '02 BS '06 - Team Co-captain, 2003 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Booters; Team Captain, 2004 & 2005 champions Ateneo Blue Booters; Awardee, 2005 UAAP Athlete-Scholar Award; 2006 Ateneo <Moro Lorenzo> Sportsman of the Year; 2006 Awardee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame
• Roger Anthony Lastimado, GS '98 HS '02 AB '06 - Member, three-peat <2003, 2004, 2005> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booters team; 2005 UAAP Best Goal Scorer; 2005-06 Ateneo <Moro Lorenzo> Sportsman of the Year; 2006 Awardee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame
• Patrick "Pat" Ozaeta, GS '99 HS '03 BS '07 - Member, three-peat <2003, 2004, 2005> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booters team; 2003 UAAP Rookie of the Year; 2003 and 2004 UAAP Best Defender, 2004 and 2005 UAAP MVP; 2005 UAAP Athlete of the Year, men's division; Member, 2005 Philippine National Football team to the SEA Games; Team Captain, 2008 Ateneo Blue Booters; 2008 Ateneo <Moro Lorenzo> Sportsman of the Year; 2006 Awardee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame
• Alvin Perez, GS '99 HS '03 BS '07 - Member, three-peat <2003, 2004, 2005> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booter team; 2006 Awardee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame
• John Paul "Jaypee" Mérida, MA '06 - Member, three-peat <2003, 2004, 2005> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booter team; 2006 Awardee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame; Head coach, 2006-2010 Ateneo HS varsity football team; Head coach, Ateneo Blue Booters team, 2011–present.
• Jerwin Belina, MA '06 - 2005 UAAP Best Goalkeeper
• Gregorio Gerardo Cancio III, HS '05 BS '10 - 2005 Ateneo HS Sportsman of the Year; 2005 National Youth Football Tournament, Go for Goal tournament MVP; member, 2004 and 2005 Ateneo HS varsity Track & Field team, event medalist - Gold - 100m dash, Silver - 4x100 relay, Bronze - 4x400 relay)
• Rufino Samuel Mantos III, AB '11 - 2008 UAAP Best Goalkeeper
• Miguel Tuazon, AB '12 - 2008 UAAP Rookie of the Year

Juniors Division

• Carl Matthew Llado, HS 2009 AB Candidate 2013- 2008-09 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Football
• Michael Jeremy Mabanag, HS 2011 BS Candidate 2015 - 2010-11 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Football
• Emilio Felipe Pelaez, GS 2008 HS 2012 - 2011-12 UAAP Football Juniors Division Defender of the Year
• Eric Lorenzo Figueroa, HS 2012 - 2011-12 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Football
• Jose Paolo "JP" Oracion, GS 2009 HS 2013 - 2011-12 UAAP Football Juniors Division Goal Keeper of the Year

Volleyball

The Ateneo Volleyball Program has a very rich tradition of winning in the NCAA. The Ateneo varsity volleyball teams have won a total of 13 championships, all in the NCAA. The men's team had 3, the women's had also 3 and the juniors team has won 7 titles. In 1975 and 1976, Ateneo won the NCAA volleyball title in all three divisions, a back-to-back triple championship. Ateneo also has two double championships, in 1974 (Women's and juniors) and in 1977 (men's and juniors).

The Blue Spikers were three-peat champions, having won the NCAA championship in 1975, 1976 and 1977. The Lady Blue Spikers were also three-peat champions but had achieved theirs earlier than the men's team. They were NCAA champions in 1974, 1975 and 1976. The Blue Eaglet Spikers were more successful, having won seven (1967, 1969, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1977) NCAA titles. The last four were consecutive, thus making them a four-peat champion.

In the UAAP, Ateneo has still to win a title since transferring from the NCAA in 1978. The best performance so far of the Blue Spikers have been their two Final Four appearances, Seasons 71 (2008) and 72 (2009). Their highest seed in the Final Four has been 3rd place. The Lady Blue Spikers had four Final 4 appearances (Season 70, 72, 73 and 74) with a second seed and twice-to-beat advantage in season 74. They were the first among the three volleyball varsity teams of Ateneo playing in the UAAP to have reached the Finals (Season 74). The Blue Eaglet Spikers' best finish has been first runner-up five times.

The Lady Blue Spikers' 35 years title drought in the UAAP may soon end as the Ateneo Volleyball Program under Sherwin Malonzo has been very robust lately. In season 71 (2008–09), Roger Gorayeb, a multi-titled coach was hired as head coach of the Lady Blue Spikers. Recruitment of blue-chip high school players went into high gear. Five blue-chip high school players (Fille Cainglet, Jem Ferrer, Dzi Gervacio, Gretchen Ho and A Nacachi), referred to as the Fantastic Five by the fans, were recruited. Another group, consisting of 3 high school players, were recruited the following year, season 2009. One of whom was Aerieal Patnongon who stands at 6' 1". Season 2010 was not only another bumper year in recruitment but Ateneo also hit the jackpot when prized-rookie Alyssa Valdez, the much sought after national youth volleyball team captain and three-time UAAP Juniors MVP, was among the 5 high school players recruited (Denden Lazaro, Ela De Jesus, Bea Tan and Amy Ahomiro). Valdez is the counterpart of basketball's phenomenon, Blue Eagle Keifer Ravena. She is recognized by the sports press as the phenomenon of volleyball. Both earned the moniker "Phenom" while playing in high school.

Ateneo continued to recruit blue-chip players in season 2011. Mary Mae Tajima and Ma. Sarah Lauren Cruz were recruited from Ateneo de Davao. The former, standing at 6' 2", is the women's volleyball team tallest player ever while the latter is a multi-position (utility) volleyball player.

All these quality recruitments have started to bear results. The Lady Blue Spikers were in the UAAP Final Four thrice since season 70 (2007–08). In the summer tournament, Shakey's V-League, which the Lady Blue Spikers use as a preparation for the UAAP, they made the Final Four 3 times since 2008. But the big one is the Lady Blue Spikers garnering its first major championship in 35 years when it won the 8th (2011) Shakey's V-League 1st Conference, a pre-UAAP season tournament. In this championship, the Ateneo player that stood above everybody else was rookie Alyssa Valdez. The 17-year old prized recruit made it all possible. Her coach for this tournament, Charo Soriano a stand-out former Lady Blue Spiker herself, had this to say about the prized recruit, "She really pulled it through for us". It was one big and glorious night for Alyssa Valdez and the mighty Ateneo women's volleyball squad.^[16]

In season 74 (2011–12), the Lady Blue Spikers ended the elimination round with 11 wins in 14 games, their best elimination round record in 33 seasons in the UAAP. For the first time ever, they were seeded second in the Final 4 with a twice-to-beat advantage. The Lady Blue Spikers did not find it necessary to use this advantage as they beat UST in game 1 of their Final 4 series. With this win, they advanced for the first time to the Finals and had the defending champion La Salle as their opponent. La Salle swept the elimination round and thus had a thrice-to-beat advantage in the Finals. This means that they have to win only twice in the Finals while the Lady Blue Spikers had to win three times to clinch the title. The Lady Blue Spikers have not won over La Salle in the last four years. This losing streak was broken by the Lady Blue Spikers when they won Game 1 of the Finals. Ateneo finally figured out a way to neutralize La Salle's formidable attacks, solid blocking and floor defense and put the Finals series on equal terms. The Lady Blue Spikers were resolute on defense while turning to the trio of Fille Cainglet, Angeline Gervasio and Alyssa Valdez for attacks in key stretches to hand the La Salle Lady Spikers their first and only loss of the season. Unfortunately, the Lady Blue Spikers lost the next two games and their first UAAP championship. Despite the runner-up finish, season 74 was considered a good year for the Lady Blue Spikers. Aside from the first-time achievements mentioned above, there were several more. For the first time, the Lady Blue Spikers beat Adamson and UST twice in a season, had 13 wins in a season, won a game in the Final 4 stage and had a rookie (Alyssa Valdez) who scored 30 points in one game.

UAAP Season - 74 (A.Y. 2011-12) Team Rosters

The Blue Spikers Volleyball Team Roster

No.	Name	Position	Height	Weight	Playing Yr.	College Yr.	High School
1	Neil Patrick Z. Flores	Outside/ Opposite Hitter	5'10"	155 lbs.	3rd	Junior	Ateneo de Manila
2	Jose Antonio M. Bello IV	Libero	5' 9"	140 lbs.	Rookie	Freshman	Ateneo de Manila
3	Xavier Conrad F. Senoren (Capt.)	Outside Hitter	6' 1"	152 lbs.	2nd	Junior	De La Salle Zobel
4	Julborg L. Africa	Utility Hitter	5' 9"	150 lbs.	4th	Senior	Canossa Academy - Lipa
5	E Ricci D. Gonzales	Middle Hitter	6' 1"	165 lbs.	2nd	Sophomore	Brent International School
6	Kevin Jonathan F. Chu	Outside/ Middle/ Opposite Hitter	6' 1"	170 lbs.	1st	Junior	Ateneo de Manila
8	Ysrael Wilson B. Marasigan		5' 11"	150 lbs.	Rookie	Freshman	University of Batangas
9	Duane Craig R. Teves	Outside Hitter	5' 8"	145 lbs.	4th	Senior	Canossa Academy - Lipa
12	Dan Angelo P. Posadas	Middle Hitter	6' 0"	155 lbs.	Rookie	Freshman	Ateneo de Davao
13	John Paul A. Pareja	Outside Hitter	5' 7"	140 lbs.	3rd	Junior	Ateneo de Manila
14	Marc Eddi L. Ferrater	Outside/ Opposite Hitter	5' 7"	130 lbs.	Rookie	Freshman	Muntinlupa Science HS
15	Jerrick M. Lim	Middle Hitter	6' 0"	160 lbs.	2nd	Sophomore	Grace Christian College
17	Bartolome D. Rivera III	Libero	5' 7"	140 lbs.	3rd	Junior	Ateneo de Manila
18	Eduardo Francisco R. Ortega	Setter	5' 10"	155 lbs.	5th	Senior	Ateneo de Manila

Coaching Staff

• Head Coach: Mario Mia, Jr.
• Assistant Coaches:
  • Timothy James "Timmy" Sto. Tomas
  • Leonardo "Leo" Toyco

• Student Manager: Philip Ian Maverick Layno

The Ateneo Volleyball Team B Roster (Blue Spikers Training Team)

No.	Name	Position	Height	Weight	College Yr.	High School
	Walter Angelo R. Caancan, Jr.	Opposite Hitter	5' 7"	140 lbs.	Senior	Ateneo de Manila
7	John Joseph V. Sandoval	Opposite Hitter	6' 1"	170 lbs.	Senior	University of the East
	Paul John M. Siarot	Middle Hitter	6' 5"	190 lbs.	Senior	Pilgrim Christian College
	Raymond Joseph C. Cruz	Middle Hitter	6' 5"	185 lbs.	Junior	San Beda College
	Bon Justin M. Pinat	Middle Hitter	6' 8"	205 lbs	Junior	Colegio de San Juan de Letran
	Jarvis P. Dela Cruz	Setter	5' 6"	125 lbs.	Sophomore	La Salle Green Hills
	Victor Miguel Uy	Outside Hitter	5' 10"	145 lbs.	Sophomore	La Salle Green Hills

Pre UAAP Season 75 (2012 Summer Tournaments) Roster- The Lady Blue Spikers Volleyball Team

No.	Name	Position	Height	Weight	Play Yr.	College Yr.	High School
2	Alyssa C. Valdez	Outside/ Middle Hitter	5' 9"	130 lbs.	2nd	Junior	University of Santo Tomas
3	Gretchen O. Ho (Capt.)	Middle Hitter	5' 8"	130 lbs.	5th	Senior	Immaculate Conception Academy
5	Mary Mae A. Tajima	Middle Blocker	6' 2"	145 lbs.	2nd	Sophomore	Ateneo de Davao
6	Angeline Marie A. Gervacio	Utility Hitter	5' 7"	143 lbs.	5th	Senior	St Scholastica's College
7	Aillysse Carol O. Nacachi	Middle Hitter	5' 8"	132 lbs.	5th	Senior	Canossa Academy Lipa
8	Jorella Marie G. De Jesus	Outside Hitter	5' 2"	121 lbs.	3rd	Junior	Saint James Academy
9	Ramona Jessica A. Bagatsing	Utility Hitter	5' 9"	141 lbs.	4th	Senior	San Beda College Alabang
11	Natasha Graciela T. Faustino	Setter	5' 3"	130 lbs.	4th	Senior	Colegio San Agustin
12	Jamenea A. Ferrer	Setter	5' 3"	125 lbs.	5th	Senior	Hope Christian School
13	Dennise Michelle G. Lazaro	Libero	5' 5"	114 lbs.	3rd	Junior	Colegio San Agustin
14	Jirah Mae Patricia S. Llaneta	Outside Hitter	5' 6"	115 lbs.	Rookie	Freshman	University of Perpetual Help
15	Fille Saint Merced N. Cainglet	Outside Hitter	5' 6"	119 lbs.	5th	Senior	St. Scholastica's College
17	Ma. Beatriz Dominique V. Tan	Libero	5' 6"	128 lbs.	3rd	Junior	University of St. La Salle

Coaching Staff

• Head Coach: Roger Gorayeb
• Assistant Coaches:
  • Parley Tupaz
  • Ma. Rosario "Charo" Soriano

Team Staff

• Team Manager: Tony Boy Liao
• Asst. Team Mgr.: Sherwin Malonzo
• Student Team Mgr:
  • Tara Alberto
  • Synjin Reyes

The Lady Blue Spikers Recruits Class 2012
The Fabulous Four

Name	Position	Height	Weight	High School
Ma. Giselle Jessica V. Tan	Setter	5' 3"	105 lbs.	University of St. La Salle
Jirah Mae Patricia S. Llaneta	Outside Hitter	5' 6"	115 lbs.	University of Perpetual Help
Jhoana Louisse A. Maraguinot	Outside/ Opposite Hitter	5' 9"	120 lbs.	De La Salle Lipa
Margarita Anna Marie C. Tejada	Utility Hitter	5' 9"	120 lbs.	San Beda College Alabang

The Blue Eaglet Spikers Volleyball Team Roster

No.	Name	Position	Height	Weight	HS Yr.	Grade School
11	Rex Emmanuel A. Intal	Middle Hitter	6' 3"	170 lbs.	4th	Ateneo de Manila
	Johan Erik S. Martinez				4th	Ateneo de Manila
	Enrico G. Trinidad				4th	Ateneo de Manila
12	Ericson Marc S. Lopez				3rd	Ateneo de Manila
17	Richmond L. Crisostomo				2nd	Ateneo de Manila
	Lorenzo G. Trinidad				2nd	Ateneo de Manila
1	Kyle Lorenzo L. Tusing				2nd	Ateneo de Manila
	Gerard Emil V. Bahia				1st	Ateneo de Manila
	Sebastian Enrique E. Cuerva				1st	Ateneo de Manila
	Lawrence Ignatius L. Luna				1st	Ateneo de Manila
15	Marc Carlo M. Victorio	Libero			3rd	Claret School
	Rafael C. Santos				2nd	Claret School
	Adrian Simon J. Arce				4th	Watefort School
	Johndel Bryant E. Armada				2nd	San Sebastian College-R

Coaching Staff

• Head Coach: Timothy James "Timmy" Sto. Tomas
• Assistant Coach:

Team Staff

• Team Manager:
• Student Manager:

Notable Players

Men's Division

• Oscar "Oskie" Ocampo, GS '52 HS '56 BS '60 - Coach-Team Captain, 1959 Ateneo Blue Spikers; Team Captain, 1960 Ateneo Blue Spikers.
• Amando "Mandy" Asperas, GS '74 HS '78 BS '82 - Part of the "Triple A Threat" of the four-peat <1974, 1975, 1976 and 1977> NCAA champions Juniors division Ateneo Blue Eaglet Spikers team; Member, 1981 UAAP runner-up Ateneo Blue Spikers team,; SMVP (Samahan ng Manlalaro ng Volleyball ng Pilipinas) Mythical 6; Coached Ateneo Grade School and College Women's volleyball teams.
• Ramon "Choy" Cojuangco, Jr., GS '71 HS '75 - NCAA Best Spiker
• Luis "Louie" Gepuela, GS '70 HS '75 BS '79 - Member, 1972 NCAA champions Juniors division Ateneo Blue Eaglet Spikers team; Team co-captain, 1973 Blue Eaglet Spikers; Team captain, 1974 NCAA champions Juniors division Blue Eaglet Spikers; Member, 1975 and 1976 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Spikers team; NCAA Best Setter; 1977 NCAA MVP; Team Co-captain, 1977 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Spikers; Team Captain, 1978 Ateneo Blue Spikers; Coach, 1983-1986 Ateneo Lady Blue Spikers team; Coach, 1985-1986 Ateneo Blue Eaglet Spikers team; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Jose Miguel Aquino, GS '89 HS '93 Col '97 - UAAP MVP
• Ronald "Ron" Margallo, AB 2002 – UAAP MVP
• Andre Joseph "AJ" Pareja, BS 2009 - Team Captain, 2009 Ateneo Blue Spikers; Season 72 (2009–10) UAAP MVP and Best Attacker; 2009 National Inter-Collegiate Volleyball Championship Best Blocker; Member, RP National Volleyball Team.
• Duane Craig Teves, AB 2012 - UAAP Season 71 (2008–09) Rookie of the Year.
• Neil Patrick Flores, HS 2009 BS 2013 - Petron Volleyball Tournament Most Improved Player.
• Bartolome "Tomie" Rivera III, HS 2009 BS 2013 - 2007-08 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Volleyball; Petron Volleyball Tournament Best Setter .
• John Paul Pareja, BS 2013 - UAAP Season 72 (2009–10) Beach Volleyball Rookie of the Year.
• Vian Paulo Serranilla, AB 2012 - 2009 National Inter-Collegiate Volleyball Championship Best Libero.

Women's Division

• Maria Regina Gavino, AB '93 - Member, RP national volleyball team.
• Zoella Starr Cabuco - Col 2005
• Karla Bello, AB 2007 - Shakey's V-League Best Server.
• Maria Rosario "Charo" Soriano, AB 2007 - 2003 UAAP Rookie of the Year; 2006 UAAP Third Best Scorer; Team captain, 2007 Ateneo Lady Blue Spikers team; 2007 UAAP Best Scorer and Best Receiver; Shakey's V-League Season 4 <2007> 2nd Conference Most Energetic Player and Season 5 (2008) Best Blocker and Most Improved Player; Head Coach, Ateneo Lady Blue Spikers, Shakey's V-League Season 8 <2011> 1st Conference; Shakey's V-League SEA Club Invitational Guest Player.
• Patricia Lyn "Patti" Taganas, AB 2007 = 2006 UAAP Best Digger.
• Bea Charmaine Pascual, AB 2011 - 2006 UAAP Best Blocker; Team captain, 2008 Ateneo Lady Blue Spikers team;
• Ma. Carmina Denise "Kara" Acevedo, BS 2011 - 2007 UAAP Rookie of the Year; Team captain, 2009 Ateneo Lady Blue Spikers team.
• Fille Saint Merced N. Cainglet, BS 2012 - Team captain, 2011 Ateneo Lady Blue Spikers; Shakey's V-League Season 8 <2011> 1st Conference Most Improved Player.
• Jamenea "Jem" Ferrer, AB Candidate 2013 - Team captain, 2010 Ateneo Lady Blue Spikers team; 2009 and 2010 UAAP Best Setter; Shakey's V-League Season 8 (2011) 1st Conference Finals MVP - had a perfect 86-of-86 successful sets in game 2 of the Finals; Shakey's V-League Season 8 (2011) Open Conference & SEA Club Invitational Cup Best Setter; Shakey's V-League Season 9 <2012> 1st Conference Best Setter .
• Dennise Michelle "Denden" Lazaro, BS Candidate 2014 - Libero, Ateneo Lady BLue Spikers team; Shakey's V-League Season 8 <2011> 1st Conference Best Receiver, Open Conference Best Digger & SEA Club Invitational Cup Best Digger; Shakey's V-League Season 9 <2012> 1st Conference Best Receiver.
• Alyssa Valdez, AB Candidate 2015 - Dubbed the "Phenom" of volleyball by volleyball fans; 2007, 2008 & 2009 UAAP Juniors MVP; Captain Ball, RP national Youth U-16 volleyball team to the 2008 Asian Youth Girls Volleyball Championships; 2008 UAAP Juniors Division Athlete of the Year; Shakey's Girl's Volleyball League MVP and Best Attacker.

Juniors Division

• Leonilo "Nilo" Asperas, GS '73 HS '77 - Part of the "Triple A Threat" of the four-peat <1974,1975,1976 and 1977> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eaglet Spikers team; Captain Ball, 1976 Ateneo Blue Eaglet Spikers team; Member, Milo Mini Olympics Champion team; Member, SMVP(Samahan ng Manlalaro ng Volleyball ng Pilipinas) champion team.
• Raymond "Mon" Azurin, GS '74 HS '78 - Part of the "Triple A Threat" of the four-peat <1974,1975,1976 and 1977> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eaglet Spikers team.
• Walter Angelo Caancan, Jr. HS 2009 AB Candidate 2013- 2008-09 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Volleyball
• Jose Antonio Bello, IV, HS 2011 BS Candidate 2015 - 2010-11 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Volleyball
• Rex Emmanuel Intal, GS 2008 HS 2012 - 2011-12 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Volleyball.

Baseball

The Ateneo de Manila Blue Batters had the longest losing streak in UAAP history. From 1992-2001, the team did not win a single UAAP baseball game. Then on January 20, 2002 (Season 64), the team finally won its first UAAP game after 10 years by beating National University, 16-9. Oliver Ryan Chong recorded the final out, catching a flyball in left field. Jose Edgardo Quiogue pitched a complete 9 innings to record the win.

UAAP season 65 (2002–03) saw the Blue Batters improved on its standing by placing 5th overall with a 2-8 record, surpassing the previous year record of 1-9 (6th place). In season 67 (2004–05), they finished with a 3-7 record, which was then the Blue Batter's best record in UAAP history, to place 4th overall. It would have been the Blue Batters' first Final Four appearance had UST not swept the elimination round and was declared champions of UAAP season 67. Their best finish thus far was in 2011-12 when they finished second seed in the Final 4 with a twice-to-beat advantage, tying the win-loss record (7-3) set by the 2005-06 Ateneo Baseball Team, which was then considered the greatest team in Ateneo history. In the Final 4, Ateneo beat La Salle, 13-4 in 8 innings of a rained-out game on February 16, 2012 to advance to the UAAP Finals for the first time ever.

Baseball was introduced as a demonstration sport in the Juniors Division in UAAP season 74 (2011–12).

Past UAAP Seasons Highlights

Season 68 (2005–06)
In UAAP Season 68, the Blue Batters added RP national softball team catcher Melvin Villegas, pitcher Rommel Sta. Ana, infielder Inly Amable, and 1st baseman/designated hitter Jonathan Sibal, a comebacking Ateneo Blue Batter, who had been living in Fremont, California, USA to its already talented lineup. They were led by the veterans, team captain John Vincent Zamora, Stefano Gino Baltao, and Nikko Anthony Dizer. The team also recruited ILLAM (International Little League Association of Manila) standouts Alexander Frederick Tolome (shortstop), Carlo Lorenzo Banzon (centerfielder), and Carlo Olivares (left fielder), all of whom became starters.

Thriving on pressure, the Blue Batters won 5 of their games by just 1 run, most of them in come-from-behind fashion. But they also thrashed an opponent, La Salle, in 8 innings, 17-7, in the second game of the season for its first mercy rule victory in more than a decade. The Blue Batters ended the season with a 7-3 record, so far the best record in their UAAP history. They became the first Ateneo team in over a decade to beat each UAAP team at least once in a season.

The Final Four that season consisted of UP (8-2 record, 1st place), UST (7-3 record, 2nd place due to quotient rule), Ateneo (7-3 record, 3rd place due to quotient rule), and NU (5-5 record, 4th place). UP, enjoying a twice-to-beat advantage, easily eliminated NU in the first game of the Final Four to claim first UAAP Finals berth. Ateneo won its first Final Four game in history on February 16, 2006 by defeating UST, 12-5, to set up a do-or-die Game 2. However, Ateneo lost Game 2, 10-5, to end its magical season.

UAAP Season 69 (2006–07)
UAAP Season 69 was a heartbreaking season for the Ateneo Blue Batters as it was found out at the end of the season that star rookie Michael Justine Zialcita, a U.S. citizen, was not able to submit all the required documents for player's eligibility. Thus, he was declared ineligible despite having Filipino parents. A UAAP Board ruling wiped out all of Ateneo's wins that season and forfeited their Final Four slot. Ateneo finished 4th place with a 3-5 record. Despite the 3-1 start in the 1st round, the Blue Batters lost all their 4 games in the 2nd round.

UAAP Season 71 (2008–09)
Season 71 was a rebirth for the Ateneo Blue Batters. Led by team captain Nikko Anthony Dizer and supported by seniors Alexander Frederick Tolome, Carlo Lorenzo Banzon, and Carlo Olivares, the team finished with a 6-4 record, second best in school history and placed 3rd in the standings. Had the Adamson Falcons not swept the season, Ateneo would have been 3rd seed in the Final Four which would have been composed of Adamson (1st), UP (2nd), Ateneo (3rd), and UST (4th). Among the notable games was the high-scoring win against La Salle, where the Blue Eagles blasted the Green Archers, 27-14. This could be a record-setting highest combined total runs in UAAP history.

UAAP Season 72 (2009–10)
Coming from last year's successful run, the Blue Batters looked forward to another successful campaign in Season 72. However, the team ended up with a winless season, going 0-10 for the first time since the 2000-2001 UAAP season. Key player departures, most notably last year's captain Nikko Anthony Dizer (eligibility limit), outfielder Carlo Olivares (graduation) and DH Christopher King Chua (graduation) seriously affected the team's performance. The Blue Batters also suffered a blow in their first game of the season against UST when pitcher Carlo Lorenzo Banzon, then playing shortstop, was injured in a collision trying to cover second base on a steal. He fractured his right shin and was unable to return, thereby ending an illustrious UAAP career. Pitcher/shortstop Alexander Frederick Tolome took over the leadership duties but without their starting pitcher, the Blue Batters lost all 10 games to end the season winless.

UAAP Season 74 (2011–12)
Last October 2011, the Ateneo Blue Batters flew to Taichung, Taiwan for an intensive 10-day training at the Si Yen Baseball School. The training program followed a strict schedule and consisted of rigorous skills training sessions, two to three times a day.

This training has done the Blue Batters good. For the first time in Ateneo baseball, the Blue Batters swept the first round of the elimination in the UAAP Season 74 baseball tournament. They sent a strong message about their intention to rule Season 74. They beat all their opponents in convincing fashion: Adamson 11-5, NU 13-3, UP 14-3 (5 innings), UST 8-1 and La Salle 8-4.

The Blue Batters had established a six-game winning streak when they continued to win into the second round of elimination, beating UP, 10-0. The streak ended when they lost to Adamson and NU in their succeeding games. Then they beat UST, 12-2, for their seventh win before losing to La Salle, 12-9. They ended the elimination round with a 7-3 record, which gave them the second seed in the Final 4 with a twice-to-beat advantage and tied the team's best record set by the 2005-06 Ateneo Men's Baseball team.

In the Final 4, Ateneo beat La Salle, 13-4 in 8 innings of a rained-out game on February 16, 2012 to advance to the UAAP Finals for the first time ever.

In game 1 of the UAAP Finals against NU in February 23, 2012, Matt Laurel blasted a 3-run homerun in the 1st inning to help power Ateneo past NU, 11-4. Unfortunately, the Blue Batters lost the next two games thus the championship series. They finished season 74 as runner-up. However, in recognition of the Blue Batters reaching the Finals for the first time ever in the UAAP, they were awarded the 2011-12 Breakthrough Team of the Year award during the Ateneo Athletes' Recognition and Awards Night held in March 8, 2012.

The Blue Eaglet Batters also set a record in the UAAP Baseball Juniors Division by scoring 26 home runs in 5 innings and at the same time blanking the Batters of the UST Tiger Cubs in a game in January 28, 2012. They also finished as runner-up in the maiden season of juniors baseball.

UAAP Season - 74 (A.Y. 2011-12) Team Rosters

The Blue Batters Baseball Team Roster

No.	Name	Position	Height	Weight	Playing Yr.	College Yr.	High School
3	Kevin John C. Ramos	Infielder/ Pitcher			3rd	Junior	Marist School
5	Felipe Carlos C. Remollo	Outfielder			2nd	Sophomore	De La Salle Zobel
6	Andrew Antonio Augustine R. Tan	Outfielder/ Pitcher			2nd	Sophomore	Southridge School
7	Matthew Aaron R. Reyes (Capt.)	Outfielder			5th	Senior	Maria Montessori
9	Cesar Paolo Juan D. Esguerra II	Infielder			2nd	Sophomore	La Salle Greenhills
10	Gabriel G. Bagamasbad	Outfielder			4th	Senior	Ateneo de Manila
11	Fernando Mateo Vicente S. Laurel	Infielder/ DH			1st	Sophomore	La Salle Greenhills
12	Luke Paolo R. Bernardo (Co-capt)	Catcher/ Infielder			3rd	Senior	Southridge School
14	Felipe Claudio C. Remollo	Catcher/ DH			Rookie	Freshman	De La Salle Zobel
15	Ricardo Luis S. Puno	Outfielder			Rookie	Freshman	Southridge School
17	Charles Jason E. Catangui	Infielder/ Pitcher	5' 10"	145 lbs.	Rookie	Freshman	Ateneo de Manila
18	Juan Lorenzo W. Agcaoili	Outfielder	5' 6"	125 lbs.	Rookie	Freshman	Ateneo de Manila
19	Adriane Ros R. Bernardo	Pitcher/ Shortstop			2nd	Sophomore	Southridge School
21	Jeffrey Kirk Long	Outfielder	6' 1"	170 lbs.	5th	Senior	Faith Academy
53	Iñigo Paolo H. Untalan	Infielder/ Outfielder	5' 4"	125 lbs.	Rookie	Freshman	Ateneo de Manila
54	John Charles A. Altomonte	Outfielder			Rookie	Freshman	De La Salle Zobel
63	Dylan Francisco S. Tantuico, Jr.	Infielder/ Pitcher	6' 3"	175 lbs.	Rookie	Freshman	De La Salle Zobel

Coaching Staff

• Head Coach: Emerson Barandoc
• Assistant Coaches:
  • Anthony Dizer
  • Jose "Pepe" Jose

Team Staff

• Team Manager:
• Student Manager: Jose Cruz

The Blue Eaglet Batters Baseball Team Roster

No.	Name	Position	Height	Weight	HS Yr.	Grade School
1	Miguel R. Dumlao	Infielder			3rd
5	Juan Paulo B. Macasaet	Pitcher/ Infielder			2nd
6	Jose Miguel L. San Juan (Capt.)	Pitcher/ Shortstop	5' 9"	140 lbs.	4th
7	Timothy Michael I. Cu	Pitcher/ Outfielder			3rd
10	Conrado Lorenzo R. Banzon				2nd
11	Lorenzo Miguel G. Ramos	Catcher	5' 6"	125 lbs.	4th	Ateneo de Manila
12	Ryon Thomas R. Tionloc	Infielder	5' 7"	130 lbs.	4th
17	Leandro Joaquin D. Banzon	Infielder/ Catcher	5' 6"	125 lbs.	4th	Ateneo de Manila
21	Jose Carlo A. Villarin	Outfielder			4th	Ateneo de Manila
25	Kevin Martin G. Villa	Outfielder			3rd
28	Gino Alberto D. Aganon	Infielder/ Outfielder			4th	Ateneo de Manila
32	Louie Miguel D. Santos	Outfielder			4th	Ateneo de Manila
46	Miguel Martin R. Reyes	Infielder/ Outfielder			3rd
66	Ryan Christopher K. Abis				3rd	Ateneo de Manila
94	Gabriel R. Rodriguez	Pitcher			4th
	Roberto Jose P. da Silva III	Pitcher	6' 0"	155 lbs.	4th
	Martin Joseph K. Abis	Outfielder			2nd	Ateneo de Manila

Coaching Staff

• Head Coach: Gerry Fernandez
• Assistant Coaches:
  • Jose "Pepe" Jose
  • Randy de Leon

Team Staff

• Team Manager: Randy Dizer
• Student Manager:

Notable Players

Men's Division

• Honorio "Baby Boy" A. Poblador III, GS '59 HS '63 AB '67 - Member, 1964-65 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Batters team; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
• Fernandino "Dino" Lising, HS '86 AB '90 - Member, RP national baseball team.
• John Elis Magnuson, BS '90 - Invitee, RP national baseball team.
• Jose Edgardo "Joe" Quiogue, GS '96 HS '00 BS '04 - Pitched a complete 9 innings in Ateneo's first victory in UAAP season 65 (2002–03) ending a 10-year drought.
• Jonathan Sibal, GS '95 HS '99 AB03 - UAAP Season 62 (1999–2000) Most No. of Home Runs.
• John Vincent Zamora, AB 2006 - Team captain, 2005–06 Ateneo Blue Batters team
• Melvin Villegas, MA 2005-2006 - Member, RP national softball team - Gold medalist.
• Stefano Gino Baltao, AB 2007 - UAAP Season 69 (2006–07) Most No. of Home Runs.
• Nico Lorenzo David, BS 2008 - UAAP Season 69 (2006–07) Most No. of Home Runs.
• Alexander Frederick Tolome, AB 2009 - UAAP Season 69 (2006–07) Most No. of Stolen Bases.

Juniors Division

• Paolo Gerardo Mallari, HS 2009 - 2008-09 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Baseball
• Charles Jason Catangui, HS 2011, AB Candidate 2015 - 2010-11 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Baseball.
• Jose Miguel "SJ" San Juan, HS 2012 - 2009-10 and 2011-12 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Baseball.
• Gino Alberto Aganon, GS 2008 HS 2012 - Scored the first home run in the maiden season of baseball in the UAAP Juniors Division (Baseball was introduced as a demonstration sport in the Juniors Division in UAAP season 74 (2011–2012).
• Leandro Joaquin Banzon, GS 2008 HS 2012 - Scored the second home run in the maiden season of baseball in the UAAP Juniors Division.

Softball

UAAP Season - 74 (A.Y. 2011-12) Team Roster

The Lady Blue Batters Softball Team Roster

No.	Name	Position	Height	Weight	Playing Yr.	College Yr.	High School
2	Antoinette A. Altomonte	Infielder			4th	Senior	Maria Montessori
3	Ma. Rosella Clara A. Cruz	Infielder/ DH			Rookie	Freshman	Miriam College
4	Arabela S. Angliongto				Rookie	Freshman	St. Pedro Poveda College
7	Regina Victoria A. Yulo (Capt.)	Pitcher			5th	Senior	St. Pedro Poveda College
8	Amanda Anella C. La O'	Pitcher			3rd	Junior	St. Pedro Poveda College
9	Francesca A. Altomonte	Infielder	5' 5"	150 lbs.	3rd	Junior	De La Salle Zobel
10	Veronica Antonia L. Abello	Catcher			4th	Senior	St. Pedro Poveda College
11	Madeleine D. Lhuillier	Outfielder/ Catcher			2nd	Sophomore	Brent International School
13	Catalina A. Altomonte	Catcher			Rookie	Freshman	De La Salle Zobel
14	Sarah Stephanie O. Uy	Outfielder			2nd	Sophomore	Assumption College
16	Francesca Dominique A. Santos				4th	Senior	Ateneo de Davao
17	Gianna Gabrielle R. Banzon	Outfielder			4th	Senior	Assumption College
18	Ma. Rosario Franchesca R. Tantoco				Rookie	Freshman	St. Pedro Poveda College
27	Patricia Monica B. Remoquillo	Outfielder			2nd	Junior	PAREF Woodrose School

Coaching Staff

• Head Coach: Ulysses M. Mejia
• Assistant Coaches:

Team Staff

• Team Manager:
• Student Manager:

Notable Players

• Antoinette Altomonte, BS 2012 - Awardee, 2011 UAAP Athlete-Scholar Award for Softball

Rankings

This is Ateneo's ranking in the major team sports in the UAAP since 1987, the year the UAAP became an 8-team league:

Men's Division A.Y. Basketball Football Volleyball Baseball 1987–1988 1st 5th Unknown 5th 1988–1989 1st 4th Unknown 5th 1989–1990 4th 2nd Unknown 4th 1990–1991 3rd 5th Unknown 5th 1991–1992 5th 4th Unknown 5th 1992–1993 5th 6th Unknown 6th 1993–1994 6th 7th 8th 6th 1994–1995 6th 6th 6th 6th 1995–1996 7th 1st 8th 6th 1996–1997 5th 2nd Did not join 6th 1997–1998 6th 2nd 8th 6th 1998–1999 6th 1st 8th 6th 1999–2000 3rd 2nd 8th 6th 2000–2001 3rd 2nd 8th 6th 2001–2002 2nd 3rd 8th 6th 2002–2003 1st 2nd 8th 5th 2003–2004 2nd 1st 8th 6th 2004–2005 2nd 1st 8th 4th 2005–2006 2nd 1st 8th 3rd 2006–2007 2nd 4th 5th 4th 2007–2008 3rd 2nd 7th 5th 2008–2009 1st 6th 4th 3rd 2009–2010 1st 4th 3rd 6th 2010–2011 1st 6th 6th 4th 2011–2012 1st 5th 7th 2nd 2012–2013

Women's Division A.Y. Basketball Football Volleyball Softball 1987–1988 2nd Unknown Unknown Unknown 1988–1989 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown 1989–1990 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown 1990–1991 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown 1991–1992 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown 1992–1993 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown 1993–1994 Unknown Unknown 6th Unknown 1994–1995 Unknown Unknown 5th Unknown 1995–1996 Unknown Unknown 5th Unknown 1996–1997 7th 2nd 5th 5th 1997–1998 Unknown Unknown Did not join Unknown 1998–1999 7th 4th 8th 6th 1999–2000 Unknown Unknown 8th Unknown 2000–2001 Unknown Unknown 8th Unknown 2001–2002 Unknown Unknown 6th Unknown 2002–2003 Unknown Unknown 6th Unknown 2003–2004 Unknown Unknown 6th Unknown 2004–2005 2nd Unknown 7th Unknown 2005–2006 1st 5th 6th 6th 2006–2007 3rd 4th 5th 5th 2007–2008 1st 4th 4th 6th 2008–2009 6th 4th 5th 5th 2009–2010 6th 5th 3rd 5th 2010–2011 7th 4th 4th 5th 2011–2012 5th 5th 2nd 5th 2012–2013

Juniors Division

A.Y.	Basketball	Football	Volleyball	Baseball
1987–1988	3rd
1988–1989	3rd
1989–1990	2nd
1990–1991	2nd
1991–1992	2nd
1992–1993	2nd
1993–1994	3rd
1994–1995	2nd		2nd
1995–1996	1st		5th
1996–1997	2nd		3rd
1997–1998	1st		4th
1998–1999	2nd		3rd
1999–2000	1st		4th
2000–2001	1st		2nd
2001–2002	2nd		2nd
2002–2003	2nd		4th
2003–2004	1st		4th
2004–2005	1st		2nd
2005–2006	3rd		3rd
2006–2007	1st		3rd
2007–2008	2nd	2nd*	3rd
2008–2009	1st	1st*	2nd
2009–2010	1st	1st	3rd
2010–2011	1st	2nd	5th
2011–2012	4th	2nd	4	2nd*
2012–2013

-* Demonstration sport

Championships

Overall/General Championships

• Seniors:
  • NCAA (1) - 1968-69
• Juniors: (possibly incomplete)
  • NCAA (2) - 1967-68, 1976–77
  • UAAP (2) - 2000-01, 2001–02

Basketball Championships

• Blue Eagles:
  • NCAA (14) - 1928-29, 1931–32, 1932–33, 1933–34, 1937–38, 1941–42, 1953–54, 1954–55, 1957–58, 1958–59, 1961–62, 1969–70, 1975–76, 1976–77
  • UAAP (7) - 1987-88, 1988–89, 2002–03, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12
• Lady Blue Eagles:
  • UAAP (2) - 2005-06, 2007–08
• Blue Eaglets:
  • NCAA (9) - 1924-25 (Midgets), 1933–34, 1934–35, 1937–38, 1938–39, 1966–67, 1973–74, 1975–76, 1976–77
  • UAAP (17) - 1978-79, 1979–80, 1980–81, 1983–84, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1995–96, 1997–98, 1999-00, 2000–01, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2006–07, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11

Baseball Championships

• Blue Batters:
  • NCAA (1) - 1965-66
• Blue Eaglet Batters:
  • NCAA (2) - 1965-66, 1968–69

Football Championships

• Blue Booters:
  • NCAA (6) - 1924-25, 1941-42, 1951-52, 1953-54, 1954-55, 1967-68
  • UAAP (5) - 1995-96, 1998-99, 2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06
• Blue Eaglet Booters: (demonstration years in italics)
  • NCAA (2) - 1936-37, 1977–78
  • UAAP (2) - 2008-09, 2009–10

Volleyball Championships

• Blue Spikers:
  • NCAA (3) - 1975-76, 1976–77, 1977–78
• Lady Blue Spikers:
  • NCAA (3) - 1974-75, 1975–76, 1976–77
• Blue Eaglet Spikers:
  • NCAA (7) - 1967-68, 1969–70, 1972–73, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78

Badminton Championships

• Blue Shuttlers:
  • UAAP (3) - 1995-96, 1996–97, 2011–12
• Lady Blue Shuttlers:
  • UAAP (1) - 2003-04

Lawn Tennis Championships

• Blue Netters:
  • NCAA (1) - 1939-40
  • UAAP (1) - 2000-01

Fencing Championships

• Lady Blue Fencers:
  • UAAP (1) - 2006-07
• Blue Eaglet Fencers: (demonstration years in italics)
  • UAAP (2) - 2008-09, 2009–10

Swimming Championships

• Lady Blue Tankers:
  • UAAP (1) - 2008-09
• Blue Eaglet Tankers: (possibly incomplete)
  • UAAP (8) - 2000-01, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12

Judo Championships

• Blue Judokas:
  • UAAP (6) - 2004-05, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12
• Blue Eaglet Judokas: (demonstration years in italics)
  • UAAP (7) - 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12

Taekwondo Championships

• Blue Eaglet Jins: (possibly inaccurate/incomplete)
  • UAAP (3) - 1999-00, 2000–01, 2001–02

Athletics (track and field) Championships

• Blue Tracksters: (Tournaments from 1925-26 until 1952-53 consisted of the relay events and track and field events)
  • NCAA (9) - 1925-56 (relay), 1934–35 (relay), 1949-50 (T/F), 1960–61, 1965–66, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1969–70
• Blue Eaglet Tracksters:
  • NCAA (10) - 1954-55, 1960–61, 1965–66, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1974–75
  • UAAP (24) - 1979-80, 1980–81, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1987–88, 1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1999-00, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2008–09

Chess Championships

• Blue Eaglet Woodpushers: (possibly incomplete)
  • UAAP (7) - 1995-96, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999-00, 2000–01, 2001–02

The Blue Babble Battalion

Ateneo was the first school to field an organized cheering squad in the Philippines. It all began when Ateneo's Fr. Austin Dowd, S.J. sponsored cheering as a means to inspire its athletes. Prior to being a member of the NCAA where it was one of the founders, Ateneo participated in an athletic league called Liga Catolica. It dominated its opponents in this league but found itself struggling to win when it played matches against the University of the Philippines. Inspired by how American colleges made use of cheering to bolster their teams' morale, he introduced to the Philippines a new art form, cheering. He recruited the first three cheerleaders of Ateneo, namely, Leon Ma. "Rah-jah" Guerrero HS '31 AB '35, "Crown Prince" Elpediforo Cuna HS '30 AB '34 and Jumpin' Jess Paredes HS '31 AB '35. During those early years, there were only three cheerleaders each NCAA season and they were fondly called the Princes of Personality. The name Blue Babble Battalion came much later. There is no official record in Ateneo history when this name was introduced. Ateneo alumni old-timers only recall that this name was already in use in the 1950s. However, cheerleader Jesse Paredes, HS '54 AB '58 (son of one of the pioneer cheerleaders of Ateneo, Jess Paredes), clarified that "the Blue Babble Battalion was the Ateneo gallery, not the cheerleaders. That is why it is a battalion".^{[10][1][2][3][4][5]} However, this distintion was lost over time as the Ateneo cheerleaders, cheerdancers, cheerlifters and pep band started to call themselves collectively as the Blue Babble Battalion. With this identity loss, the Ateneo community started to call the Ateneo gallery as the Sixth Man of the game.^{[citation needed]}

Ateneo Cheers and Songs

Ateneo's cheering tradition consists of cheers and songs. There are no records of when and who wrote the Ateneo's cheers. They are said to have been inspired by Roman traditions. Contrary to popular belief, the cheers themselves have no literal meaning such as Fabilioh and Halikinu, which some mistake for Greek or Latin words. They are just letters put together and have a rhythmic sound.^[17] However, the Ateneo songs are the opposite of the cheers. They are all intelligible and the composers of some of them are known. After the eagle was officially chosen as the school's mascot, the fighting song, "Blue Eagle - The King" was composed by Raul Manglapus (AB '39) in the summer of 1938. The marching song, "Cheer, cheer and Go!" was composed by Lamberto Avellana (AB '37). Some songs like "Hail! Ateneo Hail! and the Ateneo Cadet Corps March were adopted and modified from songs of American Jesuit schools.^[18] A cheerbook, titled On Wings Of Blue was published in the 1930s and reprinted in the 1950s and 1987. This first edition contains all the songs, cheers and notes compiled from since the cheering tradition began before the foundation of the NCAA. This small blue booklet featured as well interesting tidbits about things Atenean such as the colors, shield, motto and the mascot of the school. The 1998 edition has gone through some revisions, including the addition of the Song for Mary.

Sports Facilities

The sports-loving American Jesuits who taught at the Ateneo in the 1900s left a legacy in sports to the school. They preached to their students the Latin saying "mens sana in corpore sano" which translates to "a sound mind in a sound body". They believed that sports play an important role in the character development of a student, thus the term student-athlete became an often used word in campus. Sports have become an important part of the Ateneo educational system. The first building to be constructed when Ateneo moved its main campus to Loyola Heights from Pade Faura was the Blue Eagle gym.^[19] Since then, Ateneo with the generous financial support of wealthy alumni in some projects has spent much in the construction of numerous sports facilities. Here are the various sports facilities found in the Ateneo Loyola Heights campus:

Basketball Blue Eagle Gym Moro Lorenzo Sports Center Loyola Schools (College) Covered Courts High School Covered Courts Grade School Covered Courts Football Moro Lorenzo Football Pitch (world-class) Ed Ocampo Football Field High School Football Field No.1 High School Football Field No.2 Volleyball Blue Eagle Gym Loyola Schools (College) Covered Courts High School Covered Courts Softball Loyola Schools Softball Field Handball Loyola Schools Handball Court Track and Field Loyola Schools Outdoor Track Oval (Olympic-standard with 8 lanes) Moro Lorenzo Sports Center Indoor Track Oval High School Track & Field Oval Chess Blue Eagle Gym

Badminton Moro Lorenzo Sports Center Badminton Court Lawn Tennis Loyola Schools Tennis Courts Table Tennis Blue Eagle Gym Loyola Schools P.E. Dept. Sports Complex Taekwondo Blue Eagle Gym Loyola Schools P.E. Dept. Sports Complex Judo Blue Eagle Gym Loyola Schools P.E. Dept. Sports Complex Fencing Blue Eagle Gym Weights/ Bodybuilding Blue Eagle Gym Moro Lorenzo Sports Center Loyola Schools P.E. Dept. Sports Complex Swimming Loyola Schools Swimming Pool Grade School Swimming Pool Rifle/Pistol Shooting Loyola Schools Shooting Range

The Blue Eagle Gym

Ateneo is the first school in the Philippines to build a large sports gym. The Ateneo gym has a seating capacity of 7,500. School gyms in the 1940s would have an area good for 100-1000 spectators. The school has taken advantage of the ample spaces of this large edifice. The gym is not only the home of the Blue Eagles and Lady Blue Eagles (college varsity basketball teams) but also of the college baseball, chess, fencing, judo, table tennis and volleyball varsity teams. It is the practice facility of these varsity teams. There is a baseball batting cage, a chess room, a fencing strip and a judo training area. The basketball court is converted to a volleyball court when the volleyball varsity teams practice. The Blue Babble Battalion and band use the gym for their practice. It is also used by the university community for big gatherings. The gym houses the University Athletics Office, a sports library, a small dormitory and an exhibit room for the legendary Ateneo Blue Eagle Coach Baby Dalupan. There is also a room for trophies, awards and sports memorabilia. Locker and shower rooms are available for the players.

The gym was inaugurated on December 3, 1949 and has undergone several name changes during its storied life. At christening in 1949, it was called the Ateneo Gym. In the late 1960s until the mid-1970s, the gym was leased to Emerito Ramos, Sr., an alumnus (HS '25) and was renamed the Loyola Center. With this change in management, the gym was used not only as practice facility of the school's varsity basketball teams and for NCAA basketball games but also as an entertainment venue. Musical concerts were held. Shows of local and American rock-n-roll singers were presented at the gym, making it a veritable mini- Araneta Coliseum. The name Loyola Center stuck even after management was reverted back to the school when the lease contract expired. It was in the year 2000 when the gym was undergoing renovation that it got its present name, the Blue Eagle Gym.^[20]

The Ateneo Blue Eagle gym has become a landmark due to the huge blue eagle emblem proudly situated at the facade that can be easily seen along the avenue outside the school's campus. For incoming grade school Prep, high school and college freshman students, the landmark is a gateway to one of the best universities in the Philippines.

The Moro Lorenzo Sports Center

The Moro Lorenzo Sports Center is a sports complex built in the Loyola Heights campus to bolster the sports program of Ateneo. Construction of the sports center was started in the year 2000 and was fully completed in 2001. It is named after one of Ateneo's most successful basketball players, Luis "Moro" Lorenzo, who played for the Blue Eagles in the 1940s. The sports complex boasts of topnotch facilities such as an indoor basketball court where the university's varsity basketball teams hold their practice, indoor badminton and volleyball courts, indoor track oval measuring approximately 200 meters, a weights room and a fully air-conditioned sports medical clinic. Other facilities include an audio-visual room, locker rooms and Prayer Room.

The Moro Lorenzo Football Field

A multi-million peso football field is being constructed at the Ateneo campus grounds. Construction started last August 22, 2011. The University Athletics Office and the blue-blooded Lorenzo family, as sponsor, have partnered to transform the present Erenchun Football Field into a world-class football pitch which will be officially named the Moro Lorenzo Football Field when finished. The project will give Ateneo the pride and honor of being home to a football field that meets international and Olympic standards.

According to the standards set by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), the minimum acceptable size for a football field is 90 by 45 meters, while the maximum size is set at 120 by 90 meters. Based on these prescribed sizes, the Moro Lorenzo Field which will be a 110 by 70 meter pitch meets world-class standards.

The pitch will be an all-weather field composed of first-generation Bermuda grass, which is the highest quality of turf that does not discolor or easily deteriorates. A grass nursery will be built nearby which will be used to plant more Bermuda grass to be used for replacing dead spots on the pitch over time. The pitch will have drainage and sprinkler systems similar to golf courses to maintain the conditions of the field. The University Athletics Office has also been working with the United States-based Trans-Lux Corporation for an outdoor weatherproof 5 by 4 meter electronic scoreboard with LED lights for the football games. According to the UAO, this will be the first scoreboard of its kind in the Philippines. Floodlights will also be installed over the renovated field so that football games can be held at night.

The Loyola Schools Track Oval

Ateneo will soon have a track oval inside its campus after losing its old track oval to parking lot expansions in the late 1900s. Construction started in late 2011. The new track oval is being built around the Moro Lorenzo football field which is also under construction. It will be 400 meters long with eight lanes. The oval meets the standards set by the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) which stipulates that an Olympic-standard race track be at least 400 meters long and have at least four lanes. The actual oval will be composed of synthetic flooring, specifically Herculean Spike Resistant Sprint, a variant accepted by the IAAF. The flooring will be color royal blue.

The track oval will be used primarily by the Track and Field varsity teams which are presently training off-campus. Other Ateneo varsity teams will be using the track oval for their training activities which require running. It may also become a venue for UAAP Track and Field tournaments in the future.

The Loyola Schools Swimming Pool

The Loyola Schools swimming pool is a state-of-the-art short-course pool used for PE swimming classes and by the varsity swimming teams for training and dual meets. It is a 28-meter, 8-lane, roofed and no-wave swimming pool. A PhP5 million donation from a former member of the Ateneo varsity swimming team, alumnus Cecilio Pedro, BS '75, helped cover the cost of the sports facility that Ateneo never had since joining the NCAA and UAAP in 1924 and 1978, respectively. Construction was completed on June 28, 2006. The blessing and inauguration was in July 15, 2006.

The Loyola Schools Physical Education Dept. Sports Complex

The Loyola Schools P.E. Dept. sports complex consists of the College Covered (basketball) Courts, two lawn tennis courts, table tennis courts, dancing hall, martial arts gym, a bodybuilding gym, dressing and shower rooms, a half-Olympic swimming pool that is used by both P.E. swimming classes and the varsity swimming teams for training and dual meets and a shooting range used by the rifle and pistol varsity team, the first of its kind in the Philippines. Also in the same complex are the College Athetics office and the offices of the physical education department and a cafeteria.

The Loyola Schools Covered Courts

The Loyola Schools (College) Covered Courts is a sports facility which is part of the Loyola Schools Physical Education Department sports complex. It consists of eight regulation-sized basketball courts which have concrete floors that can be converted to a futsal court and/or volleyball courts. It also has dressing and shower rooms.

Athletes Recognition Awards

Ateneo formally recognizes the best of its athletes annually. The Loyola Schools has its Athletes' Recognition and Awards Night held every month of March. Athletes, coaches and team managers of the school's varsity teams attend this awarding ceremony. The awards given out are the Ambrosio Padilla Student-Athlete of the Year, the Guidon-Moro Lorenzo Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year; Blue Eagle and Lady Eagle of the Year; Step-up Athlete of the Year; Breakthrough Team of the Year; Team Manager of the Year and the X Factor Award.

The High School also has their annual recognition ceremonies named the Athletes' Apprecition Night which is also held every month of March. The awards given are the Athlete of the Year and the Most Outstanding Athlete for each varsity sport that Ateneo participates.

Notable Coaches

Basketball
Men's Division

• Fr. Matthew "Matty" G. Kane, S.J. - 2 championships (Back-to-Back): NCAA Season 8 (1931–32) and Season 9 (1932–33).
• Bibiano "Murad" R. Quano, AA '32 AB '34 - 2 championships (Back-to-Back): NCAA Season 29 (1953–54) and Season 30 (1954–55).
• Rafael "Jing" T. Roco, GS '37 HS '41 - 3 championships (includes a Back-to-Back): NCAA Season 33 (1957–58), Season 34 (1958–59) and Season 37 (1961–62).
• Virgilio "Baby" A. Dalupan, GS '38 BBA '49 - 2 championships (Back-to-Back): NCAA Season 51 (1975–76) and Season 52 (1976–77).
• Norman Augustus "Mr. 100 Percent" Black - 13 championships: UAAP: 4 (Four Peat) - Season 71 (2008–09), Season 72 (2009–10), Season 73 (2010–11), and Season 74 (2011–12); PCCL: 3 (Includes a Back-to-Back) - 2007, 2009 and 2010; UNIGAMES: 2 (Back-to-Back) - 2008 and 2009; Niké Summer League: 1 - 2008; Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup: 1 - 2011; Fr. Martin Cup: 2 - 2006 and 2010; Back-to-Back Awardee, 2010 and 2011 UAAP-NCAA Press Corps' Collegiate Basketball Coach of the Year Award.

Women's Division

• John Flores - 2 champioships: UAAP Season 68 (2005–06) and Season 70 (2007–08).

Juniors Division

• Edmundo "Dodie" R. Agcaoili, GS '53 HS '57 BS '62 - 3 championships (includes a Back-to-Back): NCAA Season 49 (1973–74), Season 51 (1975–76) and Season 52 (1976–77).
• Gregorio "Ogie" Y. Narvasa II, GS '73 HS '77 BS '81 - 2 championships: UAAP Season 42 (1979–80) and Season 48 (1985–86)
• Rafael Dimalanta - 3 championships (includes a Back-to-Back): UAAP Season 43 (1980–81), UAAP Season 46 (1983–84) and Season 47 (1984–85)
• Michael "Mike" P. Reyes, GS '80 - 2 championships: UAAP Season 58 (1995–96) and Season 60 (1997–98)
• Alexander "Sandy" S. Arespacochaga, HS '93 Col '97 - 2 championships (Back-to-Back): UAAP Season 62 (1999–2000) and 63 (2000–01)
• Michael Ray "Jamike" Jarin - 6 championships (includes one Back-to-Back and one Three-peat): Season 66 (2003–04), Season 67 (2004–05), Season 69 (2006–07), Season 71 (2008–09), Season 72 (2009–10) and Season 73 (2010–11).

Football
Men's Division

• Arnulfo "Ompong" M. Mérida - 4 championships (includes a Three-peat): UAAP Season 61 (1988–89) Season 66 (2003–04), Season 67 (2004–05) and Season 68 (2005–06).

Hall of Fame

The Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame is where the victories and memories of Ateneo athletic heroes of yesteryears are forever enshrined so that the Atenean may know his heritage, that he may cherish it, take pride in it and preserve it; that he may pass it on to those that follow in the noble lineage of Loyola; that the whole world may know; that the old Atenean may relive the glories of the past, and the young Atenean may have a spring whence to draw inspiration.^[18]

In 1978, a committee of the Ateneo Alumni Association composed of some hard-core alumni and headed by Naning Yengko, AB 38 made the dream of an Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF) come true. The first induction of the ASHOF was held in 1979 at the Manila Hotel where Ambrosio Padilla (HS '26 AB '30), Moro Lorenzo (HS '47 AB 51) and thirteen other Ateneo great athletes were inducted.

The second induction included basketball greats Frankie Rabat and Ed Ocampo. There were also great coaches, namely, Louie Javellana, Ted Erenchun and Baby Dalupan whose nominations to the Hall of Fame were easily approved.

Starting with the 1988 Induction, selection of new inductees were more structured and organized. The 2000 Induction saw the ASHOF moving to its new home at the north end of the Moro Lorenzo Sports Complex. Here, the relics, memorabilia, pictures and trophies of great athletes and teams can be viewed.^[21]

ROSTER of INDUCTEES
Fabilioh I - 1979 Induction

• Antonio Jerez, HS '25 - Basketball, Football, Baseball, Track & Field, Handball, Gymnastics
• Ambrosio "Paddy" B. Padilla, HS '26 AB '30 - Basketball, Baseball
• Ramon L. Echem, AB '31 - Basketball, Track & Field
• Pio Isaias Roa, HS '27 AA '29 AB '34 - Basketball, Baseball, Swimming, Track & Field, Coach
• Bibiano "Murad" R. Quano, AA '32 AB '34 - Basketball, Coach
• Celestino C. Martinez, HS '29 - Basketball, Football, Baseball, Track & Field
• Arsenio "Arsenic" H. Lacson, HS '30 - Football coach
• Jose "Jap" Rodriguez, HS '30 - Basketball, Football
• Primitivo "Tibing" C. Martinez, HS '31 AA '33 - Basketball, Football, Baseball, Track & Field, Coach
• Virgilio "Baby" A. Dalupan, GS '38 BBA '49 - Coach, Basketball, Football, Track & Field
• Luis "Moro" F. Lorenzo, Sr., HS '47 AB '51 - Basketball, Football, Tennis, Track & Field
• Dionisio "Chito" Calvo - Basketball, Swimming, Track & Field, Football, Coach
• Nino Ramirez - Track & Field, Basketball, Tennis
• Teodoro "Teo" Erenchum - Football coach
• Fr. James A. Martin, S.J. - Basketball & Baseball coach

Fabilioh II - 1982 Induction

• Jose P. Bengzon, AB '16 - Basketball
• Jesus "Jess" L. Suarez - HS '30 AA '32 - Basketball, Football, Track & field
• Amador O. Obordo, AA '33 AB '35 - Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Track & Field
• Rizalino G. Gamban, Sr., HS '32 - Basketball
• Jose Ma. Hernandez, HS '34 - Basketball, Football, Track & Field, Handball
• Robert "Bobby" Jones, HS '38 - Basketball, Track & Field
• George York, Jr., HS '39 - Track & Field, Football, Swimming, Volleyball
• Simon A. LaO, GS '35 HS '39 BBA '48 - Basketball, Football, Tennis
• Luis "Louie" A.L. Javellana, AA '47 LLB '51 - Football
• Ignacio "Ning" R. Ramos, HS '48 - Basketball
• Francisco "Frankie/Paking" G. Rabat, 1953-1956 - Basketball, Football, Track & Field
• Victor "Vic" A. Sison, GS '50 HS '54 AB '58 - Football, Volleyball, Track & Field, Basketball
• Edgardo "Ed" L. Ocampo, GS '51 HS '55 BS '59 - Basketball, Football, Track & Field
• Eduardo J. Cortes, GS '63 HS '67 AB '71 - Basketball
• Vicente G. Diana - Basketball, Track & Field
• Fr. Joseph Geib, S.J. - Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Tennis & Swimming coach
• Fr. Edgar A. Martin, S.J. - Athletic Moderator
• Fr. Matthew "Matty" G. Kane, S.J. - Basketball & Volleyball coach

Fabilioh III - 1985 Induction

• Jose Ma. "Rusty" E. Cacho, HS '50 BS '54 - Basketball, Football, Track & Field
• Honesto "Ness" O. Mayoralgo, HS '51 BS '55 - Basketball
• Fr. James B. Reuter, S.J. - Basketball coach

Fabilioh IV - 1988 Induction

• Raul A. Torres, HS '31 AB '35 - Basketball, Football
• Cesar Ma. T. Basa, GS '30 HS '34 BS '39 - Basketball, Football, Swimming, Track & Field
• Juan "Johnny" Ladaw, Jr., AA '39 - Tennis
• Antonio Ma. "Chole" Gaston, HS '49 BS '53 - Basketball, Track & Field, Football
• Richard "Dick" Y. Chua, HS '52 AB '56 - Football, Volleyball
• Fr. Austin V, Dowd, S.J. - Track & Field coach

Fabilioh V - 1991 Induction

• Jose Ma. "Pepot" Gonzales, HS '46 - Basketball, Track & Field
• Jose "Joe" V. Coruña, GS '28 HS '32 AB '36 LLB '39 -Basketball, Football
• Jose Ma. Q. Ansaldo, AB '38 - Football, Tennis
• Romeo R. Echauz, GS '31 HS '35 - Basketball
• Carlos "Carling" L. Sevilla, GS '31 HS '35 AA ' 37 - Basketball
• Enrique "Nene" T. Novales, AA '38 - Basketball
• Fermin B. Fernando, HS '38 - Basketball
• Antonio E. Montenegro, GS '35 HS '39 Col '41 - Basketball
• Benjamin "Ben" B. Bernardino, AA '50 LLB '55 - Track & Field

Fabilioh VI - 1994 Induction

• Jesus "Bong" N. Arce, GS '30 HS '34 AA '36 BS '38 - Basketball
• Ramon "Reca" A. Cabrera, GS '35 HS '40 - Football
• Rafael "Jing" T. Roco, GS '37 HS '41 - Coach, Basketball
• James "Wonder Boy" V. Hampton, Jr., HS '41 - Basketball
• Domingo "Mingming" R. Imperial, GS '41 AB '52 LLB '55 - Basketball, Football
• Miguel "Mike" R. Littaua, Jr., BS '54 - Basketball, Track & Field
• Cristino "Cris" O. Arroyo, BS '61 - Basketball, Track & Field
• Antonio "Tony" A. Guidotti GS '56 HS '60 BS '64 - Basketball, Football
• Jimmy C. Alabanza, HS '63 BS '67 - Basketball, Football, Track & Field, Volleyball
• Luis "Chito" M. Afable, Jr., GS '63 HS '67 AB '71 - Basketball
• Michael "Mike" L. Escaler, GS '65 HS '69 - Track & Field
• Daniel "Danny" T. Francisco, GS '83 HS '87 AB '92 - Basketball
• Antonio "Devil Dog" V. Diaz, AB '51 - Football coach
• Oscar "Carrie" L. Sevilla, HS '55 - Coach, Trainer, Basketball
• Fr. Cipriano "Cy" E. Unson, S.J., GS '38 HS '42 - Athletics Moderator

Fabilioh VII - 1997 Induction

• Richard "Dick" Powell, Col 1955-1958 - Football
• Emmanuel "Manny" L. Bravo, HS '52 AB '56 - Football
• David "Dave" L. Arcenas, GS '48 HS '52 AB '57 - Football
• Jesse E. M. Paredes, HS '54 AB '58 - Cheerleader, Swimming, Track & Field
• William "Willie C. Wong, HS '54 - Football, Basketball
• Henry C. Wong, GS '51 HS '55 BS '59 - Football, Basketball
• Roberto "Bobby" R. Littaua, BS '59 - Basketball
• Rafael "Rafa" O. Ortigas, Jr., GS '49 LLB '60 - Football
• Jorge "George" S. Ledesma, GS '53 HS '57 AB '61 - Track & Field, Volleyball, Coach
• Juan Miguel "Johnny" G. Romualdez, GS '53 HS '58 AB '62 MBM '66 - Football
• Edmundo "Dodie" R. Agcaoili, GS '53 HS ' 57 BS ' 62 - Basketball, Coach
• Amado "Dodo" A. Martelino, Jr., HS '58 BS '62 - Basketball
• Felix L. Flores, BS '64 - Basketball
• Lawrence J. Gonzales, BS '64 - Basketball, Track & Field
• Rafael "Baby Boy" C. Morales, Sr., GS '64 HS '68 - Basketball, Track & Field, Cross-Country
• Roberto "Bobby" V. Bunuan, GS '61 HS '65 BS '69 - Football
• Richard "Ricky" N. Palou, GS '63 HS '67 BS '71 - Basketball, Track & Field
• Nilo Claustro S. Verona, Sr. HS '44 - Basketball coach
• Fr. James P. Donelan, S.J.- Softball coach

Fabilioh VIII - 2000 Induction

• Quinteliano "Tiny" Z. Literal, BS Candidate (1953–1956) - Basketball
• Antonio "Tony" V. Romualdez, GS '48 HS '52 AB '56 - Football
• Ma. Fernando "Ando" K. Hernaez, BS '58 - Basketball
• Miguel "Mike" M. Jalandoni, HS '55 BS '59 - Basketball, Football, Track & Field
• Jaime "Jimmy" Y. Pestaño, BS '59 - Basketball
• Oscar "Oskie" L. Ocampo, GS '52 HS '56 BS '60 - Football
• Antonio "Tony" L. Jose, GS '52 HS '57 BS Candidate (1957–1961) - Basketball
• Jose Ramon "Boogie" F. Pamintuan, AB '62 - Basketball, Track & Field
• Eduardo "Eddie" E. Lagdameo, GS '58 HS '62 BS '67 - Football, Volleyball
• Honorio "Baby Boy" A. Poblador III, GS '59 HS '63 AB '67 - Track & Field, Softball, Volleyball
• Arsenio Benjamin "Arben" E. Santos, GS '61 HS '65 BS '70 - Track & Field, Football, Basketball
• Frank R. Harn, GS '62 HS '66 AB '70 - Basketball
• Marte Samson, BS Candidate (1968–1970) - Basketball
• Ricardo "Joy" B. Cleofas, BS Candidate (1968–1970) - Basketball
• Lyle "Jun" M. Ross, Jr., GS '63 HS '67 AB '71 - Basketball, Track & Field
• Andres "Chito" Y. Narvasa, Jr., GS '70 HS '74 AB '78 - Basketball
• Stephen "Steve" H. Watson, GS '72 HS '76 BS Candidate(1976–1979) - Basketball
• Luis "Louie" E. Gepuela, GS '70 HS '75 BS '79 - Volleyball
• Matthew "Fritz" P. Gaston, AB '80 - Basketball
• Cristino "Tito" L. Panlilio, GS '65, HS '69 AB '73 MBA '81 - Basketball, Track & Field

Fabilioh IX - 2003 Induction

• Mario "Bay" S. Ballesteros, BS Candidate (1953–1956) - Basketball
• Rafael "Lito" E. Carvajal, GS '52 HS '56 BS '60 - Basketball
• Abundio "Ding" S. Camua, HS '59 BS '64 - Track & field
• Alfonso "Al" D. Keh, GS '57 HS '61 BS '65 - Track & Field
• Jaime "Jimmy" P. Pinzon, GS '57 HS '62 BS '66 - Track & Field
• Francis C. Arnaiz, Col 1969-1970 - Basketball
• Gonzalo "Lito" B. Misa, GS '60 HS '64 AB '69 - Track & Field
• Celso L. Lobregat, AB'70 - Football, Track & Field
• Federico "Padim" D. Israel, Jr., AB '78 - Basketball
• Edmidio "Boy" V. Ramos, Jr., GS '70 HS '74 AB '78 - Volleyball
• Bernardo "Joy" C. Carpio, AB '79 - Basketball
• Louis Philippe "Louie" N. Rabat, GS '71 HS '75 AB '79 - Basketball
• Ramon "Choy" O. Cojuangco, Jr., GS '71 HS '75 - Volleyball
• Gregorio "Ogie" Y. Narvasa II, GS '73 HS '77 BS '81 - Basketball
• Jose Rene D. Banzon, GS '74 HS '78 BS '82 - Track & field, Basketball

Fabilioh X - 2006 Induction

• Andres "Dick" Dlr. Francisco, BS '40 - Basketball coach
• Jose "Poch" C. Estella III, BS '53 - Basketball, Football
• Fernando "Tito" M. Villareal, BS '55 - Basketball
• Jose Ma. "Poch" A. Gayoso, BSBA '58 - Basketball
• Edgardo "Ed" V. Bunuan, GS '63 HS '67 AB '71 - Football
• Manuel S. Estrella, GS '70 HS '74 AB '78 - Basketball
• Manolito "Pons" O. Valdes, Jr., GS '70 HS '74 - Basketball
• Jaime "Jamie" J. Cruz, GS '69 HS '73 - Track and Field, Basketball
• Vincent "Chot" P. Reyes, GS '77 HS '81 AB '85 - Basketball coach
• Christopher "Chris" L. Monfort - Football coach
• Arnulfo "Ompong" M. Mérida - Football coach

Fabilioh XI - 2009 Induction

• Bernabe R. Violago, Jr., GS '62 HS '66 AB '70 - Track & Field
• Levi S. Encinas, Jr., GS '69 HS '73 - Volleyball
• Lawrence "Larry" M. Gochioco, HS '74 BS '78 - Volleyball, Track & Field
• Edwin S. Chow, GS ' 72 HS '76 BS '80 - Track & Field
• Emilio "Nonoy" K. Chuatico, Jr., Col '89 - Basketball
• Alejandro "Alex" P. W. Araneta, GS '81 HS '85 BS '89 - Basketball
• Joseph Kenneth "Jet" P. Nieto, HS '85 BS '89 - Basketball
• Joseph "Sep" S. Canlas, GS '81 HS '85 Col '90 - Basketball

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