We are already done about the 51st to 100th of our ranking. It is time to tell you who are the 50th to 26th!
The way we ranked them was still the same. The players were scored according to these four areas:
Scoring (S) - 30
Primarily, this is the ability of the player to score. Their points per game were the primary statistics that was scrutinized but we also give a huge weight on the efficiency of the player. We also factor in the fact that there are a hundred ways to score, so the more ways a player score efficiently will also increase his points in this area.
Defense (D) - 30
Defense represents 50% of the game for a player. This score will take into account the ability of the player to stop someone, man-to-man. Now, the defense is not all about man-to-man but also about the capacity of a player to work in the defensive scheme of a team. Enjoined to this area is the ability of the player to get rebounds and to help his team control the boards.
Offense (O) - 25
Scoring is the only goal of offense but the other factors that will pave the way for good scoring opportunities will reside in this area. Primarily, this is about the ability of the player to break down defenses and make plays for his teammates. Added into this is the intelligence of the player in making the right plays, reads and positions in helping out the team take a good shot.
Intangibles (I) - 15
There are four other elements of a player that basically form this criterion. They are leadership, chemistry, clutch and health. Those four are not part of the first three but actually elevates a player. LA Tenorio is not as valuable as the Tenorio that we know today without his ability to command and his 100% health status.
In case of ties, they will be ranked according to age with the youngest being the highest.
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Rank. Name of the Player. Scoring/Defense/Offense/Intangibles
#50 Von Pessumal 10/18/19/9
#49 Kris Rosales 9/24/14/10
#48 Ryan Reyes 8/20/18/11.5
#47 Jackson Corpuz 14/18/18/8
#46 Jio Jalalon 8/26/14/10.5
It is easy to forget about Von because he is playing for the deepest team in the league but his playing time was just enough for me to see that he is an above-average defender and his shooting opens up a lot for his teammates. Rosales is another underrated player who found a big role in Rain or Shine as a lockdown defender. Ryan Reyes is not the Ryan Reyes of the early 2010s but he is still one of the most effective 3-and-D guards. Jackson Corpuz just found his way into a new team where Magnolia fans will surely appreciate his ability to find cracks on the defense, off the ball.
And then we have Jio Jalalon. I will not be shock if you think #46 is pretty low for him. He has a very low score in his scoring because he is very inefficient. He shot 38% from the field and he shot lower than 40% in all three conferences. Even though he is very athletic and hardworking, his touch is very bad and his size makes him an easy defensive assignment.
#45 Javee Mocon 12/26/11/10
#44 Jayvee Casio 14/15/19/12
#43 Raymond Almazan 13/23/15/9
#42 JP Erram 16/24/14/6.5
#41 Don Trollano 11/23/15/11.5
There is no question now that Rain or Shine has appointed Mocon as one of the present and the future of their franchise. The guy is on the same bloodline with Calvin Abueva but without the off-court issues. Casio is still one of the most reliable guards in the country. There is a reason why Alaska was more than willing to let go of Chris Banchero without getting a point guard back because Jayvee is still there.
Almazan's breakout was kind of too late. He struggled a lot in the first two conferences that it felt like Rain or Shine won the trade with Meralco, by a mile. I think, JP can still provide more this upcoming season. I am really hoping coach Yeng will allow him to take more shots from beyond the arc because that will open up a lot of space for his team.
Don Trollano is the revelation this year. He was supposed to be a role player who cannot be a reliable starter but he became a solid starter for TNT. He was so good that he became the main piece in the package of TNT in getting Bobby Ray Parks.
#40 Allein Maliksi 21/13/19/9
#39 Jeron Teng 14/24/16/8
#38 Gabe Norwood 8/30/11/13.5
#37 JR Quinahan 15/19/16/13
#36 Jason Perkins 14/19/19/11
Maliksi remains to be one of the most underrated scorer in the league. With his length and with his underrated first step, Maliksi is very reliable in going to the basket and in making three-pointers. Jeron Teng is not as hyped as before, so I was not shocked that his 11.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game season was not appreciated that much.
JR has a good claim that he is one of the most underrated all-around player in the league. Once he developed a three-point shot, he became a positive for their offense. Add the fact that he is an amazing team defender and his experience and you have one of the most complete bigman in the league. Perkins offensive abilities are not for highlights but he is so great, especially off-the-ball. Off-the-ball players like him are so much harder to find in the league.
#35 Mark Barroca 13/22/17/12.5
#34 Rashawn McCarthy 19/18/18/9.5
#33 Arwind Santos 16/28/15/7
#32 Mike Digregorio 17/16/23/10
#31 Vic Manuel 22/23/13/9
I am not the biggest Mark Barrroca fan because of his inefficiency but his defense and playmaking ability are still elite. Add his championship experience and leadership and a top 35 spot is just right for him. Yes, Rashawn is this high because of his production. Last season, he manufactured 14.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.3 three-pointers per game.
Arwind Santos could be the most hated guy on the top 35 list but what he does on the court is still positive for his team. Although this year, expect his age, 38, will finally catch-up to him. The value of Mike resides on his three-point shooting. With the pull of his three-point shot, his playmaking and his scoring are magnified.
Last but not the least is Vic Manuel. Next to the giants, the Muscle Man is the most reliable scorer without a three-point shot. I am also a big fan of his defense. He can switch into guards and can shutdown bigman on the perimeter.
#30 Greg Slaughter 18/23/16/10
#29 Calvin Abueva 17/27/17/6
#28 Robert Bolick 20/20/17/10
#27 Mac Belo 17/21/19/10.5
#26 Baser Amer 19/17/19/14
Even though Greg is the tallest and biggest player in the league, his current skill level can only push him at this spot. Although, we have seen in the past that you can actually build an elite offense and a very good defense around him. Maybe, his next team can do that?
Even though The Beast is still one of the best in terms of filling up the stat-sheet. I cannot give him that much higher score in scoring and offense because of his inefficiency and a high number of turnovers. I hope his suspension will also make him more controlled with his playing style.
Unfortunately for the mustache guy of the Neon Nation, he ended up getting a bad injury last season. Nevertheless, his 13.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 39% FG per game is a great start for Bolick.
Mac Belo is not a bust. Yes, his numbers are not as amazing as the others but his overall skill set is pretty good. He is reliable on everything.
I understand if what Amer did in the finals of the 2019 Governors' Cup was pretty bad but the guy is actually pretty good. His defense has been an underrated part of his game. He is now deserving to be called a 3-and-D point guard.
#40 Allein Maliksi 21/13/19/9
#39 Jeron Teng 14/24/16/8
#38 Gabe Norwood 8/30/11/13.5
#37 JR Quinahan 15/19/16/13
#36 Jason Perkins 14/19/19/11
Maliksi remains to be one of the most underrated scorer in the league. With his length and with his underrated first step, Maliksi is very reliable in going to the basket and in making three-pointers. Jeron Teng is not as hyped as before, so I was not shocked that his 11.6 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game season was not appreciated that much.
JR has a good claim that he is one of the most underrated all-around player in the league. Once he developed a three-point shot, he became a positive for their offense. Add the fact that he is an amazing team defender and his experience and you have one of the most complete bigman in the league. Perkins offensive abilities are not for highlights but he is so great, especially off-the-ball. Off-the-ball players like him are so much harder to find in the league.
#35 Mark Barroca 13/22/17/12.5
#34 Rashawn McCarthy 19/18/18/9.5
#33 Arwind Santos 16/28/15/7
#32 Mike Digregorio 17/16/23/10
#31 Vic Manuel 22/23/13/9
I am not the biggest Mark Barrroca fan because of his inefficiency but his defense and playmaking ability are still elite. Add his championship experience and leadership and a top 35 spot is just right for him. Yes, Rashawn is this high because of his production. Last season, he manufactured 14.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.2 steals and 2.3 three-pointers per game.
Arwind Santos could be the most hated guy on the top 35 list but what he does on the court is still positive for his team. Although this year, expect his age, 38, will finally catch-up to him. The value of Mike resides on his three-point shooting. With the pull of his three-point shot, his playmaking and his scoring are magnified.
Last but not the least is Vic Manuel. Next to the giants, the Muscle Man is the most reliable scorer without a three-point shot. I am also a big fan of his defense. He can switch into guards and can shutdown bigman on the perimeter.
#30 Greg Slaughter 18/23/16/10
#29 Calvin Abueva 17/27/17/6
#28 Robert Bolick 20/20/17/10
#27 Mac Belo 17/21/19/10.5
#26 Baser Amer 19/17/19/14
Even though Greg is the tallest and biggest player in the league, his current skill level can only push him at this spot. Although, we have seen in the past that you can actually build an elite offense and a very good defense around him. Maybe, his next team can do that?
Even though The Beast is still one of the best in terms of filling up the stat-sheet. I cannot give him that much higher score in scoring and offense because of his inefficiency and a high number of turnovers. I hope his suspension will also make him more controlled with his playing style.
Unfortunately for the mustache guy of the Neon Nation, he ended up getting a bad injury last season. Nevertheless, his 13.5 points, 5.1 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 39% FG per game is a great start for Bolick.
Mac Belo is not a bust. Yes, his numbers are not as amazing as the others but his overall skill set is pretty good. He is reliable on everything.
I understand if what Amer did in the finals of the 2019 Governors' Cup was pretty bad but the guy is actually pretty good. His defense has been an underrated part of his game. He is now deserving to be called a 3-and-D point guard.
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