The Second adidas Uprising Philippines Champs

Press release

The future of Philippine basketball is here

The 3-Stripes brand welcomes a new batch of creators to the second adidas Uprising Philippines

Elite high school basketball players spent another summer playing the sport they love as adidas Uprising Philippines opened its doors to them for the second time.

 

Champions SBC with adidas Ph GM Adrien Semblat,
Brand Comm. Mgr./Sports Marketing Mgr., Jen Dacasin,
and Marketing Mgr. Kath Misa

Launched in the Philippines last year, adidas Uprising is the 3-Stripes brand’s summer grassroots program that provides an exclusive platform for the next generation’s basketball stars to foster their game and skills, through a series of competitions.

“If anything, adidas Uprising aims to maximize the potential of our young basketball players. On the first year of Uprising, we have witnessed inspiring talent and passion through high school students who played their heart out in every game. On Uprising’s second year, we are looking forward to seeing that again – and more. Having 32 contending teams this year, we are bound to see more emerging creators in the world of Philippine basketball,” said Jen Dacasin, adidas Philippines Brand Communications and Sports Marketing Manager.

 

San Beda vs. MAPUA

The participating teams in this year’s adidas Uprising were: San Beda Alabang, La Salle Greenhills A, La Salle Greenhills B, AHS A, Agila, AHS C, Kings Montessori Vikings, UST Tiger Cubs, Arellano University Braves, San Beda College Taytay (San Beda A), San Beda College Taytay (San Beda B), Mapua-Malayan Red Robbins, Diliman Preparatory School (DPS), English Christian Academy (ECA), Claret School, Lyceum Junior Pirates (LPU), Jubilee Christian Academy, Colegio San Agustin Makati, Faith Academy Vanguards, AMA, Aqunas School, National University (NU), Chang Kai Shek College (CKSC), Jose Rizal University (JRU), Notre Dame, Malabon High School, San Sebastian College, San Ildefonso Bulacan HS, Marist, Letran, Philippine Cultural, and Taytay Captains (Taytay HS).

Following a knockout tournament format, the opening matches were held on May 13 and 14, followed by the elimination games, which happened from May 15 to 19. The series of games were culminated by the championship game on May 20 where San Beda College Taytay A bested the Mapua-Malayan Red Robbins with a score of 76-64. The battle-for-third game was also held earlier that day with National University beating La Salle Green Hills A with a score of 72-44. All games were held at the Titan Love Court in Bonifacio Global City.

Special Awards

MVP 

Penny Estacio (San Beda)

1st Mythical Team

1. Penny Estacio (San Beda)
2. Giam Quiambao (Mapua)
3. Lloyd Oliva (Mapua)
4. Joshua Benaflor (San Beda)
5. Justine Sanchez (San Beda)

2nd Mythical Team

1. Julian Jugo (LSGH)
2. Ernest Felisilda (NU)
3. Kenji Duremdes (LSGH)
4. Kyle Rivera (LSGH)
5. Kevin Quiambao (NU)