New Heroes of the Game | ||||||||||||||||
Host school | José Rizal University | |||||||||||||||
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Duration | December 6–17, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
Arena(s) | SM Mall of Asia Arena (Games 1 and 2) Araneta Coliseum (Game 3) | |||||||||||||||
Finals MVP | James Payosing | |||||||||||||||
Winning coach | Yuri Escueta | |||||||||||||||
Semifinalists | ||||||||||||||||
TV network(s) | GMA, GTV | |||||||||||||||
The NCAA Season 99 basketball tournaments are the basketball tournaments of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) for its 2023–24 season. The tournament is being hosted by José Rizal University. There are two tournaments, the men's tournament for male college students, and the juniors' tournament for male senior high school students.
The San Beda Red Lions defeated the Mapúa Cardinals in the Finals. Both teams split the first two Finals games, then San Beda pulled away late in the fourth quarter of Game 3 to win their first title since 2018. The Cardinals had finished first in the elimination round; they then defeated the Benilde Blazers in the semifinals. Meanwhile, the Lyceum Pirates finished second, and lost to the Red Lions twice in the semifinals to be eliminated. The Blazers then won the first third place playoff in NCAA basketball history against the Pirates.
The NCAA is expected to follow the Final Four format used since 1997.
Tonichi Pujante was reappointed basketball commissioner.[1]
Just as in the past two seasons, men's gamedays are held five days a week, with doubleheaders on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and tripleheaders on Sundays.[2]
A third place playoff will be held for the first time.[3]
For the juniors' tournament, it is a single round robin, followed by the Final Four format.
All ten schools are participating.
Team | College | Coach | Uniform manufacturer |
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Arellano Chiefs | Arellano University (AU) | Chico Manabat | Kalos Sportswear |
Letran Knights | Colegio de San Juan de Letran (CSJL) | Rensy Bajar | Antbox |
Benilde Blazers | De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (CSB) | Charles Tiu | Anta[4] |
EAC Generals | Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) | Jerson Cabiltes | Power Hoops Pinas |
JRU Heavy Bombers | José Rizal University (JRU) | Louie Gonzalez | Anta[4] |
Lyceum Pirates | Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) | Gilbert Malabanan | Rebel Sports |
Mapúa Cardinals | Mapúa University (MU) | Randy Alcantara | |
San Beda Red Lions | San Beda University (SBU) | Yuri Escueta | Anta[4] |
San Sebastian Stags | San Sebastian College – Recoletos (SSC–R) | John Kallos | |
Perpetual Altas | University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) | Myk Saguiguit | World Balance |
Team | High school | Coach |
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Arellano Braves | Arellano University High School (AU) | John Necesito |
Letran Squires | Colegio de San Juan de Letran (CSJL) | Allen Ricardo |
EAC–ICA Brigadiers | Immaculate Conception Academy (ICA) | Azlie Guro |
JRU Light Bombers | José Rizal University (JRU) | Vic Lazaro |
La Salle Green Hills Greenies | La Salle Green Hills (LSGH) | Renren Ritualo |
Lyceum Junior Pirates | Lyceum of the Philippines University – Cavite (LPU–C) | Ian Sangco |
Malayan Red Robins | Malayan High School of Science (MHSS) | Yong Garcia |
San Beda Red Cubs | San Beda University – Rizal (SBU–R) | Miko Roldan |
San Sebastian Staglets | San Sebastian College – Recoletos (SSC–R) | Juan Miguel Martin |
Perpetual Junior Altas | University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) | Joph Cleopas |
Team | Outgoing coach | Manner of departure | Date | Replaced by | Date |
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EAC Generals | Oliver Bunyi[5] | Resignation | November 22, 2022 | Jerson Cabiltes[6] | January 27, 2023 |
San Sebastian Stags | Egay Macaraya[7] | End of contract | December 30, 2022 | John Kallos[7] | December 30, 2022 |
Arellano Chiefs[8] | Cholo Martin | Fired | March 30, 2023 | Chico Manabat | March 30, 2023 |
Arellano Braves[8] | Junjie Ablan | Fired | John Necesito | ||
Letran Knights | Bonnie Tan[9] | Signed by Northport Batang Pier | April 23, 2023 | Rensy Bajar[10] | April 24, 2023 |
SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay will host opening day, while Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan will host the remainder of the elimination round.[11] The semifinals was at the SM Mall of Asia Arena,[12] along with the first two games of the finals; Game 3 was at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.[13]
Arena | Location | Capacity |
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Filoil EcoOil Centre | San Juan | 6,000 |
SM Mall of Asia Arena | Pasay | 20,000 |
Araneta Coliseum | Quezon City | 14,429 |
Each team can have up to 15 players on their roster, with an additional up to three players in the injured reserve list.[14]
The men's tournament started on September 24, 2023,[11] and ended on December 17, 2023.[15]
Pos | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Qualification |
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1 | Mapúa Cardinals | 15 | 3 | .833 | — | Twice-to-beat in the semifinals |
2 | Lyceum Pirates | 13 | 5 | .722 | 2 | |
3 | San Beda Red Lions | 12 | 6 | .667 | 3 | Twice-to-win in the semifinals |
4 | Benilde Blazers | 11 | 7 | .611 | 4 | |
5 | Perpetual Altas | 10 | 8 | .556[a] | 5 | |
6 | JRU Heavy Bombers (H) | 10 | 8 | .556[a] | 5 | |
7 | EAC Generals | 9 | 9 | .500 | 6 | |
8 | San Sebastian Stags | 6 | 12 | .333 | 9 | |
9 | Letran Knights | 2 | 16 | .111[b] | 13 | |
10 | Arellano Chiefs | 2 | 16 | .111[b] | 13 |
Results on top and to the right of the dashes are for first-round games; those to the bottom and left of it are second-round games.
Semifinals (Nos. 1 & 2 have twice-to-beat advantage) | Finals (Best-of-three playoff) | ||||||||||
1 | Mapúa | 78 | |||||||||
4 | Benilde | 67 | |||||||||
1 | Mapúa | 68 | 65 | 66 | |||||||
3 | San Beda | 63 | 71 | 76 | |||||||
2 | Lyceum | 68 | 72 | ||||||||
3 | San Beda | 89 | 82 | ||||||||
Third place playoff (One-game playoff) | |||||||||||
4 | Benilde | 93 | |||||||||
2 | Lyceum | 83 | |||||||||
The top 2 teams will have the twice-to-beat advantage, where the top 2 teams have to be beaten twice, while their opponents just once, to progress.
The Mapúa Cardinals clinched a semifinals appearance and the twice-to-beat advantage.[16] The Cardinals returned to the playoffs after missing out last year.[17] The Cardinals also clinched their first #1 seed in school history.[18] The Benilde Blazers also clinched a semifinals appearance despite losing their last elimination round game.[19]
November 28, 2023
1:30 p.m. |
Mapúa Cardinals | 78–67 | Benilde Blazers |
Scoring by quarter: 14–18, 20–19, 22–18, 22–12 | ||
Pts: Paolo Hernandez 22 Rebs: Clint Escamis 8 Asts: Mark Cuenco 5 |
Pts: Migz Oczon 17 Rebs: Miguel Corteza 8 Asts: Robi Nayve 3 | |
Mapúa wins series in one game |
The Lyceum Pirates clinched a semifinals appearance.[20] The Pirates later clinched the twice-to-beat advantage.[21] With the Cardinals winning in their last elimination round game, the San Beda Red Lions also clinched a semifinals appearance.[18]
November 28, 2023
3:30 p.m. |
Lyceum Pirates | 68–89 | San Beda Red Lions |
Scoring by quarter: 16–22, 22–30, 22–21, 8–16 | ||
Pts: Enoch Valdez 14 Rebs: Enoch Valdez 9 Asts: Guadana, Cunanan 3 each |
Pts: Jacob Cortez 28 Rebs: Jomel Puno 9 Asts: Jacob Cortez 8 |
December 1, 2023
3:00 p.m. |
Lyceum Pirates | 72–82 | San Beda Red Lions |
Scoring by quarter: 17–26, 21–15, 18–25, 16–16 | ||
Pts: Enoch Valdez 28 Rebs: John Bravo 11 Asts: Mclaude Guadaña 5 |
Pts: James Payosing 18 Rebs: Payosing, Puno 10 each Asts: Oliver Tagle 6 | |
San Beda wins series in two games |
The first third place playoff in NCAA basketball history will be held in 2023.[3]
December 10, 2023
9:00 a.m. |
Lyceum Pirates | 83–93 | Benilde Blazers |
Scoring by quarter: 22–24, 19–19, 17–28, 25–22 | ||
Pts: Mclaude Guadaña 16 Rebs: Michael Versoza 13 Asts: Vince Cunanan 7 |
Pts: Robi Nayve 18 Rebs: Cajucom, Jarque 6 Asts: Ray Carlos 5 |
This is a best-of-three playoff.
The Mapúa Cardinals return to the Finals after losing to Letran in NCAA Season 97.[22] The San Beda Red Lions qualify to the Finals for the 16th time, and for the first time since NCAA Season 95. This shall also be the first time the two teams will meet in the Finals since NCAA Season 67 (1991), where the Cardinals won on a Benny Cheng game-winner in Game 3.[23]
December 6, 2023
2:00 p.m. |
Mapúa Cardinals | 68–63 | San Beda Red Lions |
Scoring by quarter: 17–17, 19–14, 23–17, 9–15 | ||
Pts: Clint Escamis 18 Rebs: Paolo Hernandez 12 Asts: Marc Cuenco 3 |
Pts: James Payosing 14 Rebs: James Payosing 12 Asts: Yukien Andrada 3 |
December 10, 2023
2:00 p.m. |
Mapúa Cardinals | 65–71 | San Beda Red Lions |
Scoring by quarter: 19–20, 11–22, 23–6, 12–23 | ||
Pts: Clint Escamis 15 Rebs: JC Recto 15 Asts: Escamis, Hernandez 4 |
Pts: Jacob Cortez 21 Rebs: Clifford Jopia 11 Asts: Cortez, Royo 3 |
December 17, 2023
2:00 p.m. |
Mapúa Cardinals | 66–76 | San Beda Red Lions |
Scoring by quarter: 15–24, 20–12, 22–17, 9–23 | ||
Pts: JC Recto 18 Rebs: JC Recto 14 Asts: Clint Escamis 4 |
Pts: Yukien Andrada 20 Rebs: James Payosing 14 Asts: Jacob Cortez 8 | |
San Beda wins series, 2–1 |
NCAA Season 99 men's basketball champions |
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San Beda Red Lions 23rd title |
The awards were handed out prior to Game 2 of the Finals at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. A new award for true college freshmen, the "Freshman of the Year" was instituted. The original Rookie of the Year award is still given to the best player playing in his first season in the NCAA, who may not always be a freshman.[24]
The Collegiate Press Corps awards a "player of the week" on Mondays for performances on the preceding week.
Week | Player | Team |
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Week 1[25] | Shawn Umali | Lyceum Pirates |
Week 2[26] | Paolo Hernandez | Mapúa Cardinals |
Week 3[27] | Clint Escamis | Mapúa Cardinals |
Week 4[28] | Jomel Puno | San Beda Red Lions |
Week 5[29] | Ry dela Rosa | JRU Heavy Bombers |
Week 6[30] | JM Bravo | Lyceum Pirates |
Week 7[31] | Cyrus Nitura | Perpetual Altas |
Week 8[32] | Yukien Andrada | San Beda Red Lions |
Week 9[33] | Jacob Cortez | San Beda Red Lions |
Statistic | Player | Team | Average |
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Points per game | Clint Escamis | Mapúa Cardinals | 16.28 |
Rebounds per game | Jomel Puno | San Beda Red Lions | 8.83 |
Assists per game | JL delos Santos | JRU Heavy Bombers | 6.28 |
Steals per game | Clint Escamis | Mapúa Cardinals | 3.78 |
Blocks per game | Shawn Umali | Lyceum Pirates | 1.59 |
Field goal percentage | Jopet Soriano | Mapúa Cardinals | 63.33% |
Three-point field goal percentage | Marc Cuenco | Mapúa Cardinals | 38.64% |
Free throw percentage | Miguel Oczon | Benilde Blazers | 87.23% |
Turnovers per game | JL delos Santos | JRU Heavy Bombers | 3.67 |
Statistic | Player | Team | Total | Opponent |
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Points | Agem Miranda | JRU Heavy Bombers | 31[a] | Benilde Blazers |
Miguel Oczon | Benilde Blazers | 29 | San Sebastian Stags | |
Rebounds | Clifford Jopia | San Beda Red Lions | 18 | Arellano Chiefs |
Assists | JL delos Santos | JRU Heavy Bombers | 12 | Mapúa Cardinals |
Steals | Clint Escamis | Mapúa Cardinals | 8 | Letran Knights |
Blocks | James Una | San Sebastian Stags | 5 | Benilde Blazers |
Turnovers | Nicko Fajardo | Letran Knights | 8 | San Sebastian Stags |
Statistic | Team | Total | Opponent |
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Points | San Sebastian Stags | 111 | Arellano Chiefs |
Rebounds | Arellano Chiefs | 63[a] | Lyceum Pirates |
Perpetual Altas | 63 | Arellano Chiefs | |
Assists | Lyceum Pirates | 29[a] | JRU Heavy Bombers |
Perpetual Altas | 29 | Arellano Chiefs | |
Steals | Lyceum Pirates | 18[a] | Arellano Chiefs |
Perpetual Altas | 17 | Letran Knights | |
Blocks | Benilde Blazers | 9 | Letran Knights |
Mapúa Cardinals | EAC Generals | ||
Field goal percentage | Lyceum Pirates | 54.0%[a] | JRU Heavy Bombers |
JRU Heavy Bombers | 53.0% | Arellano Chiefs | |
Three-point field goal percentage | Letran Knights | 57.0% | San Sebastian Stags |
Free throw percentage | Mapúa Cardinals | 93% | EAC Generals |
Benilde Blazers | San Sebastian Stags | ||
Turnovers | Letran Knights | 39 | Perpetual Altas |
Statistic | Team | Average |
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Points per game | Lyceum Pirates | 81.56 |
Rebounds per game | Perpetual Altas | 49.06 |
Assists per game | Lyceum Pirates | 20.11 |
Steals per game | Mapúa Cardinals | 10.56 |
Blocks per game | Benilde Blazers | 4.94 |
Field goal percentage | Lyceum Pirates | 40.52% |
Three-point field goal percentage | San Beda Red Lions | 31.51% |
Free throw percentage | Letran Knights | 70.44% |
Turnovers per game | Mapúa Cardinals | 13.28 |
The following were suspended throughout the course of the season:
The juniors' tournament started on February 10, 2024.[40]
Pos | Team | W | D | L | PCT | GB | Qualification |
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1 | Perpetual Junior Altas | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | Twice-to-beat in the semifinals |
2 | Letran Squires | 4 | 0 | 1 | .800[a] | 0.5 | |
3 | Malayan Red Robins | 4 | 0 | 1 | .800[a] | 0.5 | Twice-to-win in the semifinals |
4 | San Sebastian Staglets | 3 | 0 | 1 | .750 | 1 | |
5 | San Beda Red Cubs | 2 | 0 | 2 | .500 | 2 | |
6 | EAC–ICA Brigadiers | 1 | 0 | 3 | .250 | 3 | |
7 | La Salle Green Hills Greenies | 1 | 0 | 3 | .250[b] | 3 | |
8 | Arellano Braves | 1 | 0 | 3 | .250[b] | 3 | |
9 | JRU Light Bombers (H) | 1 | 0 | 3 | .250[b] | 3 | |
10 | Lyceum Junior Pirates | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | 4 |