Check out who led the points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks departments in UAAP Season 87 men's basketball by the end of Round 1, before we head to Round 2 this weekend.
The first round of the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball preliminaries has concluded, and several players have emerged as leaders in key statistical categories.
These players have been instrumental in shaping their team’s performance, whether through scoring, rebounding, or playmaking.
Let’s take a look at the standout stat leaders from Round 1.
Check them out before we head to Round 2 this weekend.
Scoring Leader: Kevin Quiambao (DLSU Green Archers) – 16.43 PPG
Kevin Quiambao, the reigning MVP, has continued to dominate the league in Season 87, leading all players with an average of 16.43 points per game.
His all-around offensive game has kept the De La Salle Green Archers at the top of the standings with a 6-1 record.
Quiambao has also showcased his shooting range, tying for the most three-pointers made (16), alongside UE’s Wello Lingolingo.
As the frontrunner in the MVP race, Quiambao’s scoring prowess has been key to La Salle’s first-round success.
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Runners-up:
- Mo Tounkara - UST Growling Tigers: 14.0 PPG
- Nic Cabañero - UST Growling Tigers: 13.57 PPG
Rebounding Leader: Mohamed Konateh (FEU Tamaraws) – 16.14 RPG
Far Eastern University’s Mohamed Konateh has been a force on the boards, leading the league with 16.14 rebounds per game.
The Senegalese Foreign Student-Athlete (FSA) has grabbed a total of 113 rebounds, with 5.29 of those coming on the offensive glass, making him the top offensive rebounder as well.
Despite his individual brilliance, FEU has struggled as a team, finishing Round 1 with a 1-6 record.
Konateh is also contributing defensively, with 2.43 blocks per game, showing his impact goes beyond just grabbing rebounds.
Runners-up:
- Precious Momowei - UE Red Warriors: 13.29 RPG
- Mike Phillips - DLSU Green Archers: 11.57 RPG
Assists Leader: Forth Padrigao (UST Growling Tigers) – 7.14 APG
Forthsky Padrigao, who transferred from the Ateneo Blue Eagles to UST, has been an exceptional playmaker for the Growling Tigers.
His 7.14 assists per game lead the league, making him the key facilitator in UST’s offense.
Padrigao’s court vision and ability to create scoring opportunities have helped UST finish the first round with a 4-3 record, their best performance since Season 82.
In addition to his assists, Padrigao is contributing 9.14 points and 3.86 rebounds per game.
Runners-up:
- JD Cagulangan - UP Fighting Maroons: 6.0 APG
- Kevin Quiambao - DLSU Green Archers: 5.43 APG
Steals Leader: Mike Phillips (DLSU Green Archers) – 1.71 SPG (12 total steals)
Known as "Motor Mike" for his relentless energy, Mike Phillips leads the league with 1.71 steals per game.
Phillips’ defensive presence has been critical for DLSU, as he also ranks third in rebounding with an average of 11.57 boards per game.
His overall contributions—10.0 points, 2.43 assists, and 1.0 blocks per game—underscore his role as a versatile threat for La Salle, who finished Round 1 atop the standings.
Runners-up:
Wello Lingolingo - UE Red Warriors: 11 total steals
Cholo Anonuevo - FEU Tamaraws: 3 total steals
Blocks Leader: Mudiaga Ojarikre (Adamson Soaring Falcons) – 2.71 BPG (19 total blocks)
Adamson’s Nigerian FSA, Mudiaga Ojarikre, has emerged as the league’s top shot-blocker, averaging 2.71 blocks per game.
His defensive dominance in the paint has been a key part of Adamson’s campaign, helping the Soaring Falcons stay in the hunt with a 3-4 record.
Ojarikre’s 8.86 rebounds per game complement his blocking, making him a reliable interior presence for the Falcons.
Runners-up:
- Mohamed Konateh - FEU Tamaraws: 17 total blocks
- Quentin Millora-Brown - UP Fighting Maroons: 10 total blocks
As the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament progresses, these stat leaders have established themselves as pivotal players for their respective teams. Whether through scoring, rebounding, or defensive stops, their performances will be crucial as the competition heats up in the second round.
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[Editor's note: This article was generated by a member of the One Sports Digital team using AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]