The FEU–Diliman Baby Tamaraws are the high school varsity team of Far Eastern University Diliman in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), where they play together with the Far Eastern University senior teams, the FEU Tamaraws and Lady Tamaraws.
Prior to UAAP Season 68 (2005–06), the Baby Tamaraws were represented by FEU's high school division in Manila. But after FEU initially dissolved its Manila high school, representation of the Baby Tamaraws was transferred to the then-FEU FERN College in Diliman, Quezon City effective in 2005. FEU eventually reestablished its high school department in Manila in 2016, but the Baby Tamaraws continue to be represented by FEU Diliman.
Championship Tally The FEU-Diliman Baby Tamaraws participate in six out of eleven sports in the UAAP Junior's Division (as of UAAP Season 77). Below are the total number of championships won in the UAAP (combined boys and girls, where applicable).
1st semester events Total 2nd semester events Total Basketball 5 Football 11 Volleyball 1 Chess 2 Taekwondo 0 Fencing 0
The Tamaraw and Team colors The Tamaraw is the mascot of all FEU varsity athletic teams. It is the pet name of every FEU student (Tams). Known scientifically as "Bubalus mindorensis", it is a rare animal found only in the island of Mindoro. The Tamaraw is one of the most intelligent, pugnacious, and aggressive of Philippine animal species.The FEU Advocate – University Profile The university colors are green and gold. Gold represents the golden opportunity for the university to serve the youth and for her alumni to serve the country. Green is for hope, representing the founder's "fair hope of the fatherland."
Ranking The following UAAP events are participated in by FEU-Diliman. These events are the seasons wherein the UAAP had eight participating universities, which is based on latest event formats implemented on each particular event until the current season:
Season BOYS' GIRLS' 50th 1st - - - - - - - - - -59th 8th - - 7th - - - - - - -68th 4th - - - - - - - - - -69th 2nd - - 6th - 5th 5th - - - -70th 3rd - - 6th - 3rd 4th 4th - - -71st 2nd - - 4th - 3rd 4th 4th - - -72nd 4th - - ? - ? 2nd ? - - -73rd 5th - - 1st - 1st 3rd - - - 74th 2nd 1st 75th 1st 1st 1st 3rd 76th 3rd 1st
Basketball
Pre – UAAP Season 78 (A.Y. 2015–16) Team Rosters
The Baby Tamaraws Basketball Team Roster No. Name Position Height Weight Play Yr. Grade school 4 Carl John S. Lumba F Holy Angel University – Pampanga 5 David Completo F 7 Wendelino Comboy G 8 John Sergio T. Domingo G 9 Jun Gabane G 10 John Jose T. Domingo G 11 Brandrey Bienes C 12 Calvin Nico Cano F 14 Danjo Tolentino F 15 Scottie Tabudio F 16 Christian Fajarito F 17 Kenneth Ardiente C 18 Ivan Pineda G 20 Adriyan Rowen S. Rumbaoa F 22 Bien Benin F 22 Daniel John R. Paglinawan G 24 Jerome Dometita G 25 Xyrus Dane C. Torres GUniversity of the Assumption – Pampanga 26 Sean Garcia F
Coaching staff Head coach: Michael Oliver Assistant coaches: Ronald Magtulis Allan Albano Richard Delarosa Carlo Manso
Notable Baby Tamaraw Alumni Johnny Abarrientos PBA's 25 Greatest Players of All-Time, PBA Most Valuable Player.Raymond Valenzona Coach of the 5-Peat San Sebastian StagletsJoko Diaz TV Actor and Movie Actor.Pacquito Diaz TV Actor and Movie Actor. Played for Ateneo Blue EaglesRomy Diaz TV Actor and Movie Actor. Played for FEU TamarawsMark Lopez Played for the UP Fighting Maroons, RP-Youth National Team member.JR Cawaling Played for the FEU Tamaraws, Rookie of the Year Men's Basketball Tournament – UAAP Season 70Elyzar "Jolas" Paguia A housemate from Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition Plus. Currently playing for EAC GeneralsRaphael Mangahas 2005 UAAP Juniors Rookie of the YearTerrence Romeo UAAP Season 72 Juniors MVP (37.1ppg 4.1apg 4.0spg). UAAP Season 76 Seniors MVP (22.2ppg 3.9apg 1.75spg). Scored UAAP Juniors Record 83pts (35 in the 3rd quarter).Cris Michael Tolomia Played for the FEU Tamaraws, RP-Youth U-18 National Team member.Russel Escoto Played for the FEU Tamaraws, RP-Youth U-18 National Team member.Jonathan Banal Playing for the Mapua Cardinals in the NCAA.Shane Ko Playing for the Lyceum Pirates in the NCAA.RJ Argamino Playing for the CSB Blazers in the NCAA.Anthony Paulino Playing for the UPHSD Altas in the NCAA.Russel Yaya Playing for the EAC Generals in the NCAA.Dexter Maiquez Playing for the SSC-R Stags in the NCAA.Ian Sangalang Played for the SSC-R Stags in the NCAA, NCAA Season Most Valuable Player.Jens Knuttel Played for the FEU Tamaraws in the UAAP.Socrates Rivera Played for the UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP.Dexter Rosales Played for the UP Fighting Maroons in the UAAP.Mav Bautista Mav’s Phenomenal.Theo Libarnes Called up for the Philippine Mens National Football Team
See also Far Eastern University – Nicanor Reyes Educational Foundation
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