(Photo Credit: Mico Ongkeko, The GUIDON) Six teams have been eliminated, and now only two remain. On one side are the Ateneo Blue Eagles, whose system predicated on discipline and ball movement brought them 13 straight wins. They fell against their rivals to deny them of a sweep and an automatic finals slot, and were pushed to the brink of elimination against FEU. On the other side are the defending champions De La Salle Green Archers with their mayhem defense, swept the second round and won against Adamson despite being down by 15. These two teams took different roads going to the Finals, but none of those matter now. All victories (and more importantly losses) are now learning experiences. Going into the much awaited scalpers' buffet, student party, and socialite extravaganza, here are some questions for the protagonists heading into the finals. ATENEO DE MANILA UNIVERSITY (1) ELIMINATION ROUND RECORD: 13-1 1. Will the big men stay out of foul trouble long en
(Photo Credit: Mico Ongkeko, The GUIDON) Ateneo Blue Eagles def. De La Salle Green Archers 88-86 Notable Players Thirdy Ravena, Ateneo (17 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals): Thirdy Ravena, best local in the UAAP. HANDS. DOWN. Chibueze Ikeh, Ateneo (12 points, 13 rebounds, 2 blocks): The points are a huge bonus, but what truly mattered was the A+ defense on Ben Mbala, and the constant activity which he showed on both ends of the floor. An absolute masterpiece by Ikeh. GG2EZ4CHIBUEZE. Ben Mbala, La Salle (19 points, 14 rebounds, 3 blocks): It wasn't easy for Ben, but we can't deny this: Even in his worst games, Ben Mbala is still the best player in college basketball BAR NONE. Quick Analysis: - That my friends, is how do or die basketball games should be play. There were jitters, but both teams played TERRIFIC basketball on both ends, and put their bodies on the line all for the sake of a championship. Last year, it felt like Ateneo was lucky to be t