National University BULLDOGS
Marlon Mollena, Behn Joseph Balijon, Howard Flor, Dave Catamora, Cesar Estolano, Jr., Chris Catamora, Edwin Asoro, Philip Ryan Moradas, Alex Miclat, Jonathan Fernandez, Jessey Garcia , Jason Malconento, Ronald King, and Cyrus Malagueño

Strengths:
National University has always been considered the league's underdogs. This time around, they are not to be taken lightly even with the exit of backcourt artists Froilan Baguion, Ronnie Cajayon, and Bryan Tolentino.
Rey Mendoza is back to wreak havoc in the paint, with his high rebounding percentage and ever-present scoring prowess. Newcomer Howard Flor, who is a 6'4" center who has both the advantage of size and speed, Cesar Estolano, and veteran Benjo Balijon will back up Mendoza in the rebounding department. Rookies Jonathan Fernandez and Edwin Asoro are expected to lead the Bulldogs' bench scoring to support role players Marlon Mollena, Cyrus Malagueño, and Catamora brothers Dave and Chris.

Weaknesses:
The NU backcourt was hit the hardest with the exit of its top playmakers, Froilan Baguion. Remaining playmakers Alex Miclat and Fil-Am Ronald King should step up. Inexperience of the holdovers will also be the team's waterloo this year as decision- making skills will be put to test against the other team's backcourt generals.

Prognosis:
The Bulldogs did not participate in the Fr. Martin Cup to concentrate on the team's build-up this UAAP Season. Coach Rico Perez said that focus was put on making the team more solid, given a handful of rookies and the much-needed psychological toughness. It could be that the Bulldogs are cooking up a big surprise for the eight-team field to witness. (taken from the CHALK UAAP-NCAA issue, July 2004)