2012 Letran Knights basketball team
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The 2012
The Knights finished the double round-robin eliminations at third place with 12 wins against 6 losses. In the opening night, Kevin Alas sets a career-high 31 points against the
San Beda Red Lions.[6] However, the Knights lost to the Red Lions in three games.[7][8][9] Kevin Alas was named member of the Mythical Five, while Raymond Almazan was awarded with the NCAA Defensive Player of the Year.[10]
Roster
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Depth chart
| Pos. | Starting 5 | Bench 1 | Bench 2 |
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| C | Almazan | Alas, J | Cudal |
PF
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Cortes | Gabawan | Gabriel |
| SF | Belorio | Racal | Almario |
| SG | Alas, K | Pantin | Olotu |
| PG | Lituania | Cruz | Luib |
Suspensions
- The NCAA Management Committee slapped Letran center Jam Cortes with a one-game suspension for a disqualifying foul he committed during the first-round encounter against the Arellano Chiefs. Meanwhile, Jonathan Belorio was given only a stern warning.[11]
- Letran big man Kristoffer Alas was given a one-game suspension for a disqualifying foul he committed during the Final Four game against the San Sebastian Stags. He sat out in the winner-take-all match.[12]
- Letran head coach Louie Alas avoided suspension by issuing an apology for his "throat-slitting" motion during Game 1 of the NCAA Finals.[13]
NCAA Season 88 games results
Elimination games were played in a double round-robin format. All games were aired on AKTV.
| Date | Time | Opponent | Venue | Result | Record | ||||||
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| First round of eliminations | |||||||||||
| Jun 23 | 5:00 p.m. | San Sebastian Stags | Smart Araneta Coliseum • Quezon City
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W 80–74 | 1–0 | ||||||
| Game Highs: Points: Ke. Alas – 31; Rebounds: Cortes – 17
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| Jun 30 | 6:00 p.m. | Perpetual Altas | Filoil Flying V Arena • San Juan
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L 66–69 | 1–1 | ||||||
| Jul 7 | 4:00 p.m. | Arellano Chiefs | Filoil Flying V Arena • San Juan
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L 67–77 | 1–2 | ||||||
| Jul 9 | 4:00 p.m. | Benilde Blazers | Filoil Flying V Arena • San Juan
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L 60–77 | 1–3 | ||||||
| Jul 16 | 6:00 p.m. | Mapúa Cardinals | Filoil Flying V Arena • San Juan
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W 66–60 | 2–3 | ||||||
| Jul 25 | 1:00 p.m. | EAC Generals | San Luis Sports Complex • Santa Cruz, Laguna | W 65–62 | 3–3 | ||||||
| Aug 2 | 4:00 p.m. | Lyceum Pirates | Filoil Flying V Arena • San Juan
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W 70–60 | 4–3 | ||||||
| Aug 13 | 4:00 p.m. | JRU Heavy Bombers | Filoil Flying V Arena • San Juan
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L 83–101 | 4–4 | ||||||
| Aug 16 | 6:00 p.m. | San Beda Red Lions | Filoil Flying V Arena • San Juan
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L 43–65 | 4–5 | ||||||
| 6th place after the 1st round (4 wins–5 losses) | |||||||||||
| Second round of eliminations | |||||||||||
| Aug 23 | 4:00 p.m. | Mapúa Cardinals | Filoil Flying V Arena • San Juan
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W 72–60 | 5–5 | ||||||
| Aug 27 | 6:00 p.m. | Perpetual Altas | Filoil Flying V Arena • San Juan
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W 62–57 | 6–5 | ||||||
| Sep 1 | 6:00 p.m. | San Beda Red Lions | Filoil Flying V Arena • San Juan
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L 62–68 | 6–6 | ||||||
| Sep 6 | 4:00 p.m. | Lyceum Pirates | Filoil Flying V Arena • San Juan
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W 76–60 | 7–6 | ||||||
| Sep 10 | 6:00 p.m. | Benilde Blazers | Filoil Flying V Arena • San Juan
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W 97–83 | 8–6 | ||||||
| Sep 15 | 6:00 p.m. | San Sebastian Stags | Filoil Flying V Arena • San Juan
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W 82–67 | 9–6 | ||||||
| Sep 22 | 6:00 p.m. | JRU Heavy Bombers | Filoil Flying V Arena • San Juan
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W 70–59 | 10–6 | ||||||
| Sep 29 | 4:00 p.m. | EAC Generals | Filoil Flying V Arena • San Juan
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W 86–80 | 11–6 | ||||||
| Oct 6 | 4:00 p.m. | Arellano Chiefs | Filoil Flying V Arena • San Juan
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W 76–58 | 12–6 | ||||||
| 3rd place at 12 wins–6 losses (8 wins–1 loss in the 2nd round) | |||||||||||
| Final Four[a] | |||||||||||
| Oct 13 | 6:00 p.m. | San Sebastian Stags | Smart Araneta Coliseum • Quezon City
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W 92–74 | 1–0 (13–6) | ||||||
| Game Highs: Points: Ke. Alas – 43; Rebounds: Racal – 14
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| Oct 15 | 5:00 p.m. | San Sebastian Stags | Filoil Flying V Arena • San Juan
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W 73–70 | 2–0 (14–6) | ||||||
| Game Highs: Points: Cruz – 20 | |||||||||||
| Letran wins series in two games | |||||||||||
| Finals | |||||||||||
| Oct 18 | 6:00 p.m. | San Beda Red Lions | Mall of Asia Arena • Pasay
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L 60–62 | 0–1 (14–7) | ||||||
| Game Highs: Points: Ke. Alas – 18
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| Oct 20 | 6:00 p.m. | San Beda Red Lions | Smart Araneta Coliseum • Quezon City
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W 64–55 | 1–1 (15–7) | ||||||
| Game Highs: Points: Belorio – 15; Rebounds: Cortes – 11
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| Oct 26 | 1:00 p.m. | San Beda Red Lions | Smart Araneta Coliseum • Quezon City
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L 39–67 | 1–2 (15–8) | ||||||
| Game Highs: Points: Cruz – 12 | |||||||||||
| Lost series in three games | |||||||||||
Times listed above are in UTC+08:00
Source: PBA-Online
Notes:- ^ San Sebastian held a twice-to-beat advantage over Letran
Awards
| Player | Award |
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| Kevin Alas | NCAA Mythical Five member |
| Raymond Almazan | NCAA Defensive Player of the Year |
References
- ^ Calapre, Frank (March 17, 2012). "Letran promises exciting 88th NCAA". Manila Times. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ Iñigo, Manolo (April 29, 2012). "Letran and Mumar". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ Giongco, Mark (June 23, 2012). "Letran beats San Sebastian, 80-74, in NCAA 88 opener". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ "Kevin Alas sets new personal record in points as Letran sinks SSC-R in NCAA Season 88 opening". inboundPASS. June 23, 2012. Archived from the original on June 26, 2012. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ Flores, Celest (October 13, 2012). "Alas scatters 43 points as Letran forces do-or-die against San Sebastian". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ Sacamos, Karlo (October 15, 2012). "Knights defy odds to end fancied Stags' dream season". SPIN.ph. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ Flores, Celest (October 18, 2012). "San Beda survives Letran to take game one of NCAA finals". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ Flores, Celest (October 20, 2012). "Letran forces game three vs San Beda in NCAA 88 finals". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ Flores, Celest (October 26, 2012). "San Beda routs Letran for third straight NCAA title and 17th overall". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ Sacamos, Karlo (October 20, 2012). "Bittersweet feeling for league MVP Sangalang". SPIN.ph. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ Villar, Joey (July 8, 2012). "Letran's Jam Cortes suspended 1 game". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ Ramos, Gerry (October 13, 2012). "'Other' Alas set to miss do-or-die match after ejection". SPIN.ph. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ Villar, Joey (October 25, 2012). "Alas apologizes, avoids suspension". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved April 11, 2022.