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] PCU eligibity scandal
After allegations of identity switching circulated via text messaging, Philippine Christian University (PCU) was investigated by the Management Committee (MANCOM) for alleged eligibility infractions on several of its varsity teams.[1] The MANCOM has completed its own investigation and are waiting for PCU's internal investigation and has hinted of suspending the Dolphins for Season 83 after PCU's representatives did not show up in the MANCOM meeting.[2]
After the deliberation by the MANCOM, the NCAA, via a statement issued by NCAA and José Rizal University (JRU) President Vicente Fabella, suspended the Dolphins from all events after four players of the Baby Dolphins basketball team were found to have used falsified documents. The Baby Dolphins were ordered to return their second-place trophy from last season's tournament and all individual awards. The senior Dolphins' 2005-06 general championship trophy was retained, however.[3]
[edit] Rivalries
- Letran Knights - Met twice in the Final 4(PCU won both), once in the Finals(Letran won)
- San Beda Red Lions - Met once in the Finals(San Beda won and ended 28 years of Championship drought)
[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
- Pecarlo Lorenzana
- Ian Garrido - 2004 Most Improved Player and Defensive Player, 1st ever PCU player to appear solo in a commercial.
- Ramon Retaga Jr.
- Beau Belga - 2007 Philippine Team Member
- Rob Sanz
- Gabby Espinas - First ever NCAA MVP and Rookie of the Year in one season, 3-time NCAA Mythical 5 member Drafted 5th overall by the San Miguel Beermen in the 2006 PBA Draft.
- Jason Castro - 2-Time Philippine Basketball League Most Valuable Player, 2-time NCAA Mythical 5 Member, 2007 Philippine Team Member, NBL Singapore Slingers
[edit] Juniors
- Mangahas Brothers
- RonJay Buenafe
- Gabriel Martinez
- Manuel Jimenez
- Rabeh Al Husseini
- Rafael Doma
- Niño Dayao - PCU Baby Dolphins Assistant Head Coach
- Elvin Pascual - 2006 Juniors MVP, Rookie of the Year & Defensive Player of the Year)
- Ralph Lansang - 2006 Mythical 5 NSBC
- Cyrus Jed Binauhan
[edit] Other Sports
- Roel Licayan (3-time gold medalist NCAA Lawn Tennis-Juniors Division)
[edit] Championships won
[edit] Seniors
- Basketball - 1(2004-2005), (3 straight Finals appearance in '04, '05, '06)
- 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
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