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NCAA: Frankie Lim proud of how Perpetual overachieved in Season 94

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Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News

<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="http://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2018/sports/10/31/20181031-beda.jpg?ext=.jpg"/><figcaption>Perpetual Help coach Frankie Lim shakes hands with San Beda point guard Robert Bolick after their Final 4 game. Richard Esguerra,<a href="https://sports.abs-cbn.com/ncaa/basketball/photos"> ABS-CBN Sports</a></figcaption></figure></div>MANILA, Philippines – When Frankie Lim took over the University of Perpetual Help Altas in January, he was not too impressed with the team that he saw.&quot;Sabi ko, swerte na &#x27;to maka-tatlo, tatlong panalo,&quot; said Lim, the multi-titled mentor who was the architect of San Beda University&#x27;s dynasty in the NCAA in the mid to late 2000s. &quot;Talagang walang materyales eh.&quot;Fast-forward to 10 months later, and Lim is brimming with pride at what the Altas have achieved in the NCAA Season 94 men&#x27;s basketball tournament.Riding on an MVP-caliber season from center Prince Eze, the Altas put together an 11-7 record in the elimination round to qualify to the semifinals as the fourth seed. They lost to top seed and defending champion San Beda in the Final 4, 83-72, but Lim was proud that they reached that point of the tournament in the first place.&quot;Obviously my players, the whole team overachieved this season,&quot; he said.&quot;At the start of the tournament, I don&#x27;t think anybody rated us to be in the Top 4. It is an achievement, yes, to be in the Top 4.&quot;Lim explained that they invested in the development of their players all throughout the offseason, while also implementing a system that played to the team&#x27;s strengths. Their participation in the PBA D-League was also valuable, added the coach.&quot;After a while nakita namin unti-unti na nago-grow &#x27;yung team, when we played in the D-League. And, after that sabi ko baka may tsansa, na kahit papaano, we can pull some wins,&quot; said Lim.They started the season with a 2-2 slate, losing to San Beda and Lyceum of the Philippines University. A tough stretch midway through the tournament saw them lose twice to De La Salle-College of St. Benilde and Arellano University, but they then put together an impressive six-game winning streak that helped them clinch a Final 4 spot.The Altas leaned on their defense all throughout the tournament. They ranked second in the league in terms of field goal shooting, allowing their opponents to shoot just 37.1% all year long.As proud as he is, Lim is also somewhat disappointed as they were just two games away from making the finals.&quot;It could have become better,&quot; he admitted.&quot;Malakas talaga ang San Beda eh, malakas,&quot; he added. &quot;We cannot handle (Robert) Bolick, &#x27;yung mga pick-and-roll moves nila. And pagdating sa talent, medyo agrabyado kami.&quot;&quot;Masyadong seasoned &#x27;yung San Beda team. But you know, my guys gave their best, and I&#x27;m proud of them.&quot;For more sports coverage, visit the <a href="http://sports.abs-cbn.com/">ABS-CBN Sports website</a>.

When Frankie Lim took over the Perpetual Help Altas in January, he was not too impressed with the team that he saw.

When Frankie Lim took over the Perpetual Help Altas in January, he was not too impressed with the team that he saw.

NCAA: Frankie Lim proud of how Perpetual overachieved in Season 94

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NCAA: Frankie Lim proud of how Perpetual overachieved in Season 94

Camille B. Naredo,

ABS-CBN News

Published October 31, 2018 05:30 PM PHT

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