AUF Great Danes
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The Angeles University Foundation (AUF) Great Danes are the varsity teams of Angeles University Foundation
of Angeles
, Pampanga
.
They will play as a guest team in the 2009–10
season of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines)
. Their men's basketball team won the 2007 National Inter-Collegiate Basketball Championship held in Ibajay
, Aklan
. Their victory qualified them to the 6th Asian University Basketball Championship at Daet
, Camarines Norte
.
(PCU) Dolphins
after exposure of several juniors' players enrolling with forged documents, the NCAA originally opened its doors for new members, and AUF was one of the schools that lodged their application. With AUF was not named as one of the frontrunners, the NCAA Policy Board failed to garner enough number of votes to admit a new member which closed the doors for new members for their 2009–10 season
.
However, the NCAA invited "guest teams" instead, and AUF along with the Arellano Chiefs
and the EAC Generals
, were accepted as guest teams for the 2009–10 season, where they are also eligible to win championships.
Head coach Enrico Gascon placed emphasis on speed and outside shooting as the strengths of the guest team. Prior to the announcement of their participation as guest teams, the Great Danes also participated in the Fr. Martin's Cup.
The men's basketball team finished last in the NCAA, with a 2–16 record, winning against fellow guest school EAC in their second game, and against the UPHSD Altas
in their last game. The juniors basketball team, on the other hand, finished winless in 18 games. AUF fared better in volleyball, qualifying in the semifinals for the men's tournament where they finished third, and in the juniors' division where they also finished third; they finished sixth in the women's tournament.
Angeles University Foundation
The Angeles University Foundation , is a private Roman Catholic university in Angeles City, Philippines. It is a non-stock, non-profit educational institution established on May 25, 1962 by Mr. Agustin P. Angeles, Dr. Barbara Y. Angeles and family...
of Angeles
Angeles City
The City of Angeles , located within the province of Pampanga in the Philippines, is locally classified as a first-class, highly-urbanized city. Its name is derived from El Pueblo de los Ángeles in honor of its patron saints, Los Santos Ángeles de los Custodios , and the name of its founder, Don...
, Pampanga
Pampanga
Pampanga is a province of the Philippines located in the Central Luzon region. Its capital is the City of San Fernando, Pampanga. Pampanga is bordered by the provinces of Bataan and Zambales to the west, Tarlac and Nueva Ecija to the north, and Bulacan to the southeast...
.
They will play as a guest team in the 2009–10
NCAA Season 85
-Awardees:*Most Valuable Player: John Wilson *Rookie of the Year: Sudan Daniel -Bracket:-Volleyball:The volleyball tournaments commence on August 16, 2009 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium...
season of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines)
National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines)
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is an athletics association of nine colleges and universities in the Philippines. Established in 1924, the NCAA is the oldest athletic association in the Philippines...
. Their men's basketball team won the 2007 National Inter-Collegiate Basketball Championship held in Ibajay
Ibajay, Aklan
Ibajay is a municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 42,742 people in 7,918 households.-Under the Spanish - "Panay Y Bayjay":...
, Aklan
Aklan
Aklan is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas. Its capital is Kalibo. It is located at the northwest portion of Panay Island, bordering Antique Province to the southwest, and Capiz Province to the east...
. Their victory qualified them to the 6th Asian University Basketball Championship at Daet
Daet, Camarines Norte
Daet, also known as the "Gateway to Bicolandia". A 1st class municipality in the province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. It is the capital municipality of Camarines Norte. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 94,184 or 18.33% of Camarines Norte's population. The current mayor of...
, Camarines Norte
Camarines Norte
Camarines Norte is a province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region in Luzon. Its capital is Daet and the province borders Quezon to the west and Camarines Sur to the south.-Demographics:...
.
NCAA
With the departure of Philippine Christian UniversityPhilippine Christian University
The Philippine Christian University is a private university along Taft Avenue, Manila. It was founded in 1946 through the initiatives of the Laymen of the Evangelical Association of the Philippines. Originally named as Manila Union University, it was renamed as Philippine Christian College...
(PCU) Dolphins
PCU Dolphins
The PCU Dolphins are the National Collegiate Athletic Association basketball team of the Philippine Christian University.Their 2004 title was their only NCAA basketball title....
after exposure of several juniors' players enrolling with forged documents, the NCAA originally opened its doors for new members, and AUF was one of the schools that lodged their application. With AUF was not named as one of the frontrunners, the NCAA Policy Board failed to garner enough number of votes to admit a new member which closed the doors for new members for their 2009–10 season
NCAA Season 85
-Awardees:*Most Valuable Player: John Wilson *Rookie of the Year: Sudan Daniel -Bracket:-Volleyball:The volleyball tournaments commence on August 16, 2009 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium...
.
However, the NCAA invited "guest teams" instead, and AUF along with the Arellano Chiefs
Arellano Chiefs
The Arellano University Chiefs are the athletic teams of Arellano University. The school's teams compete in the NCAA and the NCRAA. The team has several intercollegiate varsity sports teams for women and men at Arellano.-History:...
and the EAC Generals
EAC Generals
The Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals are the varsity teams of Emilio Aguinaldo College of Ermita, Manila. They currently play at the Universities and Colleges Athletic Association and the National Capital Region Athletic Association ....
, were accepted as guest teams for the 2009–10 season, where they are also eligible to win championships.
Head coach Enrico Gascon placed emphasis on speed and outside shooting as the strengths of the guest team. Prior to the announcement of their participation as guest teams, the Great Danes also participated in the Fr. Martin's Cup.
The men's basketball team finished last in the NCAA, with a 2–16 record, winning against fellow guest school EAC in their second game, and against the UPHSD Altas
UPHSD Altas
The UPHSD Altas are the National Collegiate Athletic Association basketball team of the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA...
in their last game. The juniors basketball team, on the other hand, finished winless in 18 games. AUF fared better in volleyball, qualifying in the semifinals for the men's tournament where they finished third, and in the juniors' division where they also finished third; they finished sixth in the women's tournament.