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Perpetual Altas basketball

The Perpetual Altas basketball program represents University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) in men's basketball as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) (NCAA). The Perpetual Altas have never won the NCAA championship ever since joining in 1984.

Perpetual Altas
2022 Perpetual Altas basketball team
UniversityUniversity of Perpetual Help System DALTA
History
  • PHCR Altas (until 1997)
  • UPHR Altas (1997–2004)
  • UPHDS Altas (2005)
  • UPHSD Altas (2006–present)
Head coachOlsen Racela (1st season)
LocationAlabang-Zapote Road, Las Piñas
NicknameAltas
ColorsMaroon, Gold, and White
     

History

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The University of Pereptual Help System DALTA has previously used the "PHCR" and "UPHR" acronyms, which stand for "Perpetual Help College of Rizal" and "University of Perpetual Help Rizal", respectively.

PHCR days

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The Perpetual Help College of Rizal joined the NCAA in 1984. In 1989, the Altas faced defending champions San Sebastian Stags. Bannered by Most Valuable Player Eric Clement Quiday and Bong Hawkins, they took the Stags to all three games in the Finals before losing.[1]

UPHR days

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Now called University of Perpetual Help Rizal (UPHR), the Altas made it to the playoffs in the turn of the millennium. With the #1 seed in the second NCAA Final Four and led by Jojo Manalo, the Altas were eliminated by the JRC Heavy Bombers. In the next year, UPHR finished second in the elimination round, but fell again in the semifinals to the Benilde Blazers.[2]

Perpetual next made it to the Finals in 2004, where they lost to the PCU Dolphins.[3] The Altas were then coached by Bai Cristobal and bannered by Dominador Javier. Renamed as University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD), the Altas missed the playoffs for seven years.[4]

UPHSD days

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In 2012, the university hired Aric del Rosario, which has seen a renaissance in basketball fortunes for UPHSD. Led by Most Valuable Players Scottie Thompson and Prince Eze,[3] and Bright Akhuetie, the Altas made it to three consecutive semifinals appearances. Del Rosario left coaching Perpetual to a winning record, but just outside of the playoff places.[5]

Now coached by Jimwell Gican,[6] the Altas had Akhuetie as its best player and made it to the semifinals again, only to be eliminated by the Red Lions for another time. Coached by Akhuetie's former teammate Nick Omorogbe, the Altas had a losing season in 2017.[7] At the next season, UPHSD appointed Frankie Lim as their new head coach.[8] Lim coached the team to a semifinals appearance on his first year, but missed the playoffs on the second. He then resigned on the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic as the school shut down its athletic activities.[9] In the 2021 bubble season held in 2022, the Altas coached by Myk Saguiguit made it to the semifinals where they were eliminated by the undefeated Letran Knights.[10] The Altas failed to match their 2021 performance, missing out a playoff berth in 2022,[11] and in 2023.[12] Olsen Racela then replaced Saguiguit, who shall remain as part of the coaching staff.[13]

Current roster

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NCAA Season 100

Perpetual Altas roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Height Year High School
F 14   Abis, John Cedrick 6'3" (1.91m) – University of Perpetual Help System DALTA
F 91   Boral, John Paul 6'4" (1.93m) – –
F 28   Cauguiran, Ralph 6'0" (1.83m) – University of Perpetual Help System DALTA
G 77   Danag, Ruvic 6'0" (1.83m) – –
F 25   Gelsano, Angelo 6'4" (1.93m) 2nd –
G 19   Gojo Cruz, Mark 6'0" (1.83m) 1st –
G 7   Javier, Axl Rose 6'0" (1.83m) – –
G 33   Manuel, Axl 5'11" (1.8m) – –
F   Manuel, Bryan 6'3" (1.91m) – –
F   Mascariñas, Bryle 6'5" (1.96m) – –
G 13   Montemayor, Iñigo 6'2" (1.88m) – –
G 17   Movida, Richard 6'1" (1.85m) – University of Perpetual Help System DALTA
F/C 21   Nuñez, Jearico 6'5" (1.96m) – University of Perpetual Help System DALTA
PG 9   Orgo, Shawn Michael  (C) 5'8" (1.73m) – –
G/F 8   Pagaran, Christian 6'2" (1.88m) 5th University of the Philippines Integrated School
F 20   Pizarro, Emmanuel 6'4" (1.93m) – –
F 12   Sevilla, Nathaniel 6'3" (1.91m) – –
G 18   Thompson, Justin 5'10" (1.78m) – –
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Team manager
  •   Anton Tamayo
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  •   Injured

Head coaches

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Retired numbers

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Season-by-season records

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Season League Elimination round Playoffs
Pos GP W L PCT GB GP W L Results
1999 NCAA 3rd/8 14 9 5 .643 — 1 0 1 Lost semifinals vs JRC
2000 NCAA 2nd/8 14 10 4 .714 1 2 0 2 Lost semifinals vs Benilde
2001 NCAA 7th/8 14 4 10 .286 7 Did not qualify
2002 NCAA 8th/8 14 1 13 .071 10 Did not qualify
2003 NCAA 7th/8 14 6 8 .429 3 Did not qualify
2004 NCAA 1st/8 14 10 4 .714 — 4 1 3 Lost Finals vs PCU
2005 NCAA 5th/8 14 6 8 .429 7 Did not qualify
2006 NCAA 5th/8 14 5 9 .357 8 Did not qualify
2007 NCAA 5th/7 12 4 8 .333 7 Did not qualify
2008 NCAA 8th/8 14 2 12 .143 9 Did not qualify
2009 NCAA 9th/10 18 3 15 .167 13 Did not qualify
2010 NCAA 8th/9 16 2 14 .125 14 Did not qualify
2011 NCAA 9th/10 18 5 13 .278 11 Did not qualify
2012 NCAA 4th/10 18 10 8 .556 5 2 1 1 Lost semifinals vs San Beda
2013 NCAA 4th/10 18 11 7 .611 4 2 0 2 Lost semifinals vs San Beda
2014 NCAA 4th/10 18 12 6 .667 1 2 0 2 Lost semifinals vs San Beda
2015 NCAA 6th/10 18 11 7 .611 2 Did not qualify
2016 NCAA 4th/10 18 11 7 .611 3 2 1 1 Lost semifinals vs San Beda
2017 NCAA 9th/10 18 4 14 .222 14 Did not qualify
2018 NCAA 4th/10 18 11 7 .611 6 1 0 1 Lost semifinals vs San Beda
2019 NCAA 7th/10 18 5 13 .278 13 Did not qualify
2020 NCAA Season canceled
2021 NCAA 5th/10 9 4 5 .444 5 3 2 1 Lost semifinals vs Letran
2022 NCAA 8th/10 18 7 11 .389 7 Did not qualify
2023 NCAA 5th/10 18 10 8 .556 5 Did not qualify
2024 NCAA 8th/10 18 7 11 .389 8 Did not qualify

References

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  1. ^ "NCAA expansion in the 80s". INQUIRER.net. 2013-07-18. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
  2. ^ Navarro, June (October 6, 2000). "Benilde vs SSC for NCAA plum". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on October 17, 2000. Retrieved April 1, 2021.
  3. ^ a b c "Perpetual Help Altas: Bringing sports to greater heights | NCAA Philippines". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
  4. ^ Roque, Jude (2012-10-10). "Who will take the last NCAA Final Four ticket?". sg.news.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2022-10-24.
  5. ^ Li, Matthew (2020-03-27). "Aric Del Rosario never left Perpetual Altas behind". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
  6. ^ a b Lagunzad, Jerome (June 22, 2016). "Perpetual Help's dizzying coaching rigodon ends up with Jimwell Gican". Fox Sports Asia. Retrieved June 25, 2016.
  7. ^ a b Naredo, Camille B. (2017-11-07). "NCAA: Perpetual Help coach Omorogbe on indefinite leave". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2018-07-14.
  8. ^ "NCAA: Frankie Lim named new Perpetual Help head coach". ABS-CBN News. 2018-01-17. Retrieved 2018-07-14.
  9. ^ a b Lozada, Bong (September 17, 2020). "Frankie Lim leaves Altas: 'Sports not priority now in Perpetual'". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 21, 2022.
  10. ^ "Letran advances to NCAA 97 Finals after surviving Perpetual upset scare | NCAA Philippines". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
  11. ^ "Ichie Altamirano posts season-best as San Sebastian nips Perpetual". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
  12. ^ "Cards emerge as top seed in Final 4 battle". Malaya Business Insight. 2023-11-22. Retrieved 2023-11-23.
  13. ^ a b Villanueva, Ralph Edwin. "Olsen Racela officially onboard as Altas coach". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2024-03-07.
  14. ^ Terrado, Jonas (2016-12-27). "Goodbye, Coach Bong". Tempo. Retrieved 2023-07-29.
  15. ^ Villar, Joey. "Aldeguer calls shots for Altas". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
  16. ^ a b Giongco, Mark (2011-06-27). "Altas coach part ways with team before NCAA opening". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
  17. ^ Villar, Joey. "Altas hold off Knights in overtime, stay alive". Philstar.com. Retrieved 2022-10-21.
  18. ^ "Perpetual names longtime deputy Myk Saguiguit as new coach". Spin.ph. Retrieved 2022-10-07.
  19. ^ Dioquino, Delfin (2023-02-16). "'Dream come true' for Scottie Thompson as Perpetual retires No. 6 jersey". RAPPLER. Retrieved 2023-07-22.
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