St. Benilde Blazers
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| St. Benilde Blazers De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde |
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| League | NCAA and WNCAA | ||
| Joined | 1998 | ||
| Seniors' general championships | NCAA: 1 (2005-06) |
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| Juniors' general championships | NCAA: 2 (2003-04, 2004-05) |
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| Location | Taft Avenue, Manila (Srs.) Greenhills, Mandaluyong City (Jrs.) |
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| Team colors | Black, white and green | ||
| Juniors' team | LSGH Greenies | ||
| Women's team | Lady Blazers | ||
| Staple cheer | Animo Benilde! | ||
The St. Benilde Blazers (also as CSB Blazers) are the NCAA basketball team of the College of Saint Benilde. Their first NCAA seniors basketball title in 2000 was the fastest for an expansion squad (the Blazers joined in 1998).
The other seniors varsity teams may also be referred to as the Blazers. The juniors team are the Greenies of La Salle Green Hills, while the women's teams (volleyball and taekwondo) are the St. Benilde Lady Blazers. The school is also an affiliate of the Rain or Shine ElastoPaints in the Philippine Basketball League.
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[edit] Name
As homage to the school which introduced several pioneering courses in the country, the college adopted the blazer as their monicker. It is a short term for trail blazers, which emphasizes the college's commitment to set a standard for education as well as sports development.[1]
[edit] Basketball
[edit] Notable players
- Jondan Salvador
- Sunday Salvacion
- Jay Sagad
- Paolo Orbeta
- Mark Magsumbol
- Al Magpayo
- Ferdie Ferdinand
- Martin Reyes
[edit] References
- ^ The League of Extraordinary Players, The LANCE June 2005
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 |
