JRU Heavy Bombers
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| JRU Heavy Bombers José Rizal University |
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| League | NCAA | ||
| Joined | 1927 | ||
| Seniors' general championships | NCAA: none |
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| Juniors' general championships | NCAA: none |
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| Location | Shaw Boulevard, Mandaluyong City | ||
| Team colors | Blue and gold | ||
| Juniors' team | Light Bombers | ||
| Staple cheer | Mabuhay Rizal! | ||
The JRU Heavy Bombers (also as José Rizal Heavy Bombers) are the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) basketball team of the Jose Rizal University.
They currently have the longest championship drought in the NCAA with 33 title-less seasons.
The other seniors varsity teams may also be referred to as the Heavy Bombers. The juniors team are the JRC Light Bombers.
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[edit] Name
The Jose Rizal University got its monicker from the abundance of World War II vintage bombs in their campus. The JRU campus, like many others, was turned into a garrison by the Japanese army. This led to many vintage bombs mined beneath the campus, which led to the heavy bombers monicker. The Seniors (collegiate) team adopted the Heavy Bomber, while the Juniors (high school) team adopted the Light Bomber.
[edit] Basketball
[edit] History
[edit] Players of note
- Eduardo Fulgencio (1948 Olympian)
- Florentino Baustista (1952 Olympian)
- Mariano Tolentino (1956 Olympian)
- Edgardo Roque (1960, 1964 Olympian)
- Elias Tolentino (1964, 1968 Olympian)
- Philip Cezar (Philippine Basketball Association MVP)
- Vergel Meneses (Philippine Basketball Association MVP)
- Jimmy Santos
Seniors:  Letran Knights |  St. Benilde Blazers |  JRU Heavy Bombers |  Mapúa Cardinals PCU Dolphins |  San Beda Red Lions |  San Sebastian Stags |  UPHSD Altas |
| Juniors: Letran Squires | JRU Light Bombers La Salle Greenies | PCU Union Baby Dolphins San Beda Red Cubs | San Sebastian Staglets | UPHSD Altalettes |
| NCAA South | List of seasons | Championship events |
Champions: University of the East Red Warriors
Second place: San Beda College Red Lions
Third place: José Rizal University Heavy Bombers
Fourth place: Mapúa Institute of Technology Cardinals
Eliminated at the quarterfinals: Ateneo Blue Eagles • Letran Knights • PCU Dolphins • UV Green Lancers
Eliminated at the 1st round: Adamson Falcons • AMACU Titans • EAC Generals • NU Bulldogs • PMI Admirals • St. Francis Doves • UC Webmasters • UST Growling Tigers
Eliminated at the Visayas-Mindanao qualifying: UMind Wildcats • USC Warriors • USJ-R Jaguars • WNC Mustangs
