The UP Fighting Maroons Men's Basketball Team represents the University of the Philippines (UP) in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), the biggest and most prestigious collegiate basketball league in the country. It is one of the eight (8) member teams competing in the UAAP which was founded in 1938.
The UP Fighting Maroons won their first and only championship so far in 1986 (Season 49) with a team bannered by basketball legends Benjie Paras and Ronnie Magsanoc. The team, however, failed to win another crown in the next seasons until today.
After 36 years, the UP Fighting Maroons were hailed the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 84 basketball tournament champions, dethroning the Blue Eagles in overtime, 72-69, in game three of their championship series on May 13 at the Mall of Asia Arena
In the recent seasons, the UP Fighting Maroons rejuvenated its basketball program with the recruitment of blue chip players including Carl Tamayo, Gerry Abadiano, and Terrence Fortea from the National University High School Team. The team likewise poached CJ Cansino from rival UST Growling Tigers, and beefed up its roster with Fil-foreign players including Zac Lucero and Anton Eusebio.
With this loaded lineup coming off from the UAAP Season 84 sweet victory, expectations are high for these squad if they can defend their crown. Will they be able to depend it and add another championship title to their school?
Check out below the UP Fighting Maroons lineup of players for the UAAP Season 85 this 2022. Will be updating this page for game schedules, news & updates. Keep fighting!
UP FIGHTING MAROONS LINEUP - UAAP Season 85
| Pos | Player | Height |
|---|---|---|
| G | Ricci Rivero | 6'1 |
| G | CJ Cansino | 6'2 |
| F | James Spencer | 6'5 |
| C | Jboy Gob | 6'6 |
| G | Gerry Abadiano | 6'0 |
| C | Carl Tamayo | 6'8 |
| C | Malick Diouf | 6'11 |
| F | Bismarck Lina | 6'5 |
| F | Anton Eusebio | 6'5 |
| G | RC Calimag | 6'2 |
| G | Terrence Fortea | 6'1 |
| F | CJ Catapusan | 6'3 |
| F | AJ Madrigal | 6'3 |
| F | Zavier Lucero | 6'7 |
| C | Henry Galinato | 6'6 |
| G | Alonzo Tan | 5'7 |
| G | Joel Cagulangan | 5'9 |
| F | Noah Webb | 6'3 |
| G | Harold Alarcon | 6'1 |
| G | Brix Ramos | 6'2 |
