PCU Dolphins
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| PCU Dolphins Philippine Christian University |
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| League | NCAA | ||
| Joined | 1996 | ||
| Seniors' general championships | NCAA: 1 (2004-05) |
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| Juniors' general championships | NCAA: none |
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| Location | Taft Avenue | ||
| Team colors | Blue, white and silver | ||
| Juniors' team | Baby Dolphins | ||
| Women's team | Lady Dolphins | ||
The PCU Dolphins are the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) basketball team of the Philippine Christian University.
Their 2004 title was their first NCAA basketball title.
The other seniors varsity teams may also be referred to as the Dolphins. The juniors team are the Baby Dolphins. The women's team are the Lady Dolphins.
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[edit] Name
Originally, the PCU administration chose a killer whale, but they instead chose a mammal close to their heart, the dolphin. The Juniors (high school) team are the Baby Dolphins.
[edit] Basketball
[edit] History
The PCU Dolphins entered the NCAA in 1996. Then known as the PCU Saints then went to the latter known, PCU DOLPHINS. The Dolphins has a "bad-boys" like image in the NCAA. They are very much like the Detroit Pistons back in the early 90s known as Motown Badboys. The Dolphins show exemplary defense and hunger for the ball which led to their first championship in 2004.The Dolphins' only problem is that they cannot seem to keep a Head Coach.
[edit] Rivalries
[edit] Players of note
[edit] Seniors
- Nelbert "Bitoy" Omolon - Drafted 7th overall by the Sta. Lucia Realtors.
- Bernzon Franco - Drafted in the 2nd round by the Alaska Aces
- Omar Asmad
- Jojo Roque
- Robert Sanz - 2004 NCAA Finals MVP
- Loreto "Lotlot" Soriano
- Alwyn Ilagan
- Ian Garrido - 2004 Most Improved Player and Defensive Player
- Ramon Retaga Jr.
- Gabby Espinas - First ever NCAA MVP and Rookie of the Year in one season. Drafted 5th overall by the San Miguel Beermen in the 2006 PBA Draft.
- Jason Castro
[edit] Juniors
- Mangahas Brothers
- RonJay Buenafe
- Gabriel Martinez
- Manuel Jimenez
- Rabeh Al Husseini
- Rafael Doma
[edit] Championships won
[edit] Seniors
- Basketball - 1(2004-2005)
- Football - 3 (1998-1999,1999-2000,2000-2001)
- Track and Field - 1 (2005-2006)
- Swimming - 3 (1999-2000,2000-2001,2001-2002)
- Volleyball
- (M) - 1 (2005,2006)
- (W) - 2 (2003-2004, 2004-2005)
- Table Tennis (W) - 1 (2004-2005)
- Beach Volleyball (W) - 1 (2004-2005)
- Total = 13 championships
[edit] Juniors
- Track and Field - 2 (2002-2003,2004-2005)
- Table Tennis - 1 (2004-2005)
- Chess - 3 (2005-2006)
- Total = 6
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
