List of Graduating Philippine NCAA Men's Basketball Players in Season 99

The San Beda Red Lions are back on top of the Philippine NCAA men's basketball tournament after outlasting the Mapua Cardinals, 76-66, in game 3 of their best of three championship series to reclaim the title last December 17, 2023 at the Mall of Asia Arena. The 2023 championship is the 23rd overall for the Red Lions who last won the crown in 2019.

Bringing back the trophy to Mendiola will definitely be a fairy tale ending for the collegiate careers of Damie Cuntapay, Clifford Jopia, Peter Alfaro and JV Gallego whol will all be graduating from the team. Both Cuntapay and Jopia were drafted in the 2023 PBA draft and will soon play in the professional ranks.

2023 NCAA Philippines Season 99 Schedule and Venue

The 2023 Philippine NCAA will open a brand new season of men's basketball on September 24, 2023 at the Mall of Asia Arena. The JRU Heavy Bombers and defending Champion Letran Knights will open the festivities at 3:00 PM as the Knights aim to defend their crown and extend their championship run to four (4).

The Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Pirates will take last year's 1st runner-up College of St. Benilde (CSB) Blazers on the 2nd game at 05:30 PM. The Blazers will have to play without their MVP Will Gozum who needs to sit out a game due to his suspension last season.

Perpetual Help Altas Lineup, Roster and Players for 2023 Philippine NCAA Season 99 (Men's Basketball)

The University of Perpetual Help Altas is also one the teams still searching for their first ever championship title in the NCAA. In fact, the championship drought of the Altas is already 39 years running back to 1984, the second longest next to JRU's championship drought of 51 years.

Just like other teams, the Altas also fielded several of its players in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) during the off-season. Notably, the core of the Parañaque Patriots is made up of players from the Altas such as Jielo Razon, Mark Omega, Arthur Roque and John Cedrick Abis.

EAC Generals Lineup, Roster and Players for 2023 Philippine NCAA Season 99 (Men's Basketball)

The Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) Generals still has no NCAA championships to brag but the entry of Bong Cuevas as the new benefactor of the team could be the change it needs to compete for the crown. Since Bong Cuevas is the owner of the Nueva Ecija Rice Vanguards franchise in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL), he brought the Rice Vanguards' head coach Jerson Cabiltes to steer the Generals.

Jerson Cabiltes also brought his ward Harvey Pagsanjan who initially left the UE Red Warriors team to play in the MPBL but later opted to apply for a Special Guest License then transferred to Emilio Aguinaldo College.

Arellano Chiefs Lineup, Roster and Players for 2023 Philippine NCAA Season 99 (Men's Basketball)

The Arellano University Chiefs is one of the last teams who joined the NCAA when it was accepted as regular member in 2013. However, it has yet to win a championship in the NCAA.

Big man Cade Flores will no longer play for the Chiefs as he opted to turn professional by joining the PBA draft. Neil Tolentino is likewise no longer available for the Chiefs since he is already playing for the Pampanga Giant Lanterns in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL).

San Sebastian Stags Lineup, Roster and Players for 2023 Philippine NCAA Season 99 (Men's Basketball)

The San Sebastian Golden Stags is one of the most storied basketball team in the NCAA having captured twelve (12) titles. It has also produced several basketball luminaries like "the beast" Calvin Abueva, Ian Sangalang and Paul Alvarez.

The last time the Golden Stags won a title was in 2009 when Calvin Abueva, Ian Sangalang and Leo Najorda were still playing. Since then, the team is in endless pursuit for another championship trophy.

Mapua Cardinals Lineup, Roster and Players for 2023 Philippine NCAA Season 99 (Men's Basketball)

The Mapua Cardinals own one of the longest title drought in the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament as their last championship trophy was in 1991. Although they already won six (6) championship titles in the men's basketball, adding another trophy is definitely most welcome.

The Cardinals will fight for the title without their main man Adrian Nocum who opted to turn professional with the San Juan Knights of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). Nonetheless, the Cardinals will parade Clint Escamis who returned to their camp after a forgettable stint with the University of the East (UE) Red Warriors in the UAAP.

St. Benilde Blazers Lineup, Roster and Players for 2023 Philippine NCAA Season 99 (Men's Basketball)

The College of St. Benilde Blazers reached the finals of the NCAA Philippines Season 98 in 2022 but they bowed out against the defending champions Letran Knights. The last time the Benilde Blazers brought home the championship trophy was twenty-three (23) years ago or in the 2000 season.

Will Gozum will return for his last playing year with the Benilde Blazers. The MVP last season will aim to end his collegiate career with a championship for the Blazers.

San Beda Red Lions Lineup, Roster and Players for 2023 Philippine NCAA Season 99 (Men's Basketball)

The San Beda Red Lions is the winningest basketball team in the Philippine NCAA with 22 championship trophies so far. However, the last crown they won was in 2018 when they were dethroned by the Letran Knights who is the reigning 3-peat champions.

Many attribute their fall from grace to the removal of foreign student athletes or imports since the Red Lions were dominant when they started to enlist foreign student athletes. Nonetheless, the Red Lions are out to prove that they can also win the trophy even with an all-Filipino lineup.

JRU Heavy Bombers Lineup, Roster and Players for 2023 Philippine NCAA Season 99 (Men's Basketball)

The Jose Rizal University (JRU) Heavy Bombers got embroiled in a controversy last season after John Amores run amok against the players of the College of St. Benilde Blazers. The Heavy Bombers would like to leave such bitter memory behind as they are focused in their quest to win the championship this season.

Even with the departure of John Amores, the young core of the JRU Heavy Bombers have now matured including Ry Dela Rosa, JL Delos Santos, Agem Miranda and Marwin Dionisio. These players spent their off season playing in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) which definitely improved their game.

LPU Pirates Lineup, Roster and Players for 2023 Philippine NCAA Season 99 (Men's Basketball)

The Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Pirates reached the final four (4) last season but they were knocked out by the Letran Knights. This season, the Pirates are looking to avenge their bitter loss and to dethron the Letran Knights.

The Pirates will need to rely with their veterans including Mclaude Guadaña, Enoch Valdez, John Matthew Bravo and John Barba. Also part of the squad are Genesis Aviles, Raphael Garro and Renz Villegas.

Letran Knights Lineup, Roster and Players for 2023 Philippine NCAA Season 99 (Men's Basketball)

The Letran Knights are aiming to extend their championship streak to four (4) years but it will be a challenging task considering the departure of several key players. Gone from the team due to graduation are Fran Yu, Brent Paraiso, Louie Sangalang, Tommy Olivario and King Caralipio.

Be that as it may, holdovers Pao Javillonar, Kurt Reyson, Kobe Monje and Kyle Tolentino will have to step up to fill the void left by graduates. They will also need to develop chemistry under the tutelage of their new head coach, Rensy Bajar, who took over the reign from coach Bonnie Tan who now moved to the PBA.

Philippine NCAA 2023 Season 99 Teams, Roster and Players

The NCAA Philippines' Season 99 will unfold on September 24, 2023 at the Mall of Asia Arena. Ten (10) teams will return in the aim of ending the dominant reign of the Letran Knights in the past three (3) seasons.

The Letran Knights lost several of its core players including Fran Yu, Brent Paraiso, King Caralipio, and Louie Sangalang. The 2023 Season 99 trophy is therefore open for all as all teams strived hard to improve in the off-season.

NCAA 2023 Season 99 Standings, Results and Scores (Philippines Men's Basketball)

The NCAA Philippines Men's Basketball Tournament Season 99 will open on September 24, 2023 at the Mall of Asia Arena. The Colegio San Juan de Letran Knights will defend their championship trophy and seek to extend their historic championship run to 4-peat.

Standing on the way of the Knight's historic quest are the College of St. Benilde Blazers who revamped their roster to help NCAA MVP Will Gozum. The San Beda Red Lions are also gunning for a return to relevancy after failing to reach the championship round last season.

NCAA Philippines 2022 Results: November 29 Box Scores and Best Player of the Game

The College of St. Benilde Blazers nipped the San Beda Red Lions, 62-61, to advance to the NCAA Finals for the first time in 20 years. Meanwhile, the Letran Knights outclassed the Lyceum Pirates to book the remaining ticket to the championship.

Benilde 62 - 61 San Beda

Miguel Oczon topscored for the Blazers with 17 points while grabbing 6 rebounds, dishing an assist, and recording a steal. Pames Pasturan and Will Gozum were the other Blazers who scored in double digits with 16 and 10 points respectively.

Perpetual Help Lady Altas Lineup, Roster, Players and Schedule for 2022 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Conference

The players of the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta (UPHSD) Lady Altas women's volleyball team competing in the 2022 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Conference are Mary Rhose Dapol, Winnie Bedaña, Tamayo, Ominpon, Panchito, Janine Padua and Kaila Edilsam Reyes. Other members of the team include Karla Jane Santiago, Charmaine Mae Ocado, Enrico, Kathrina Arcellana and Marian Tracy Andal.

Completing the squad are Krisha Cordero, Raiza Paula Aldea, Sapin, Bonol, Pauline Mae Reyes, Lozano and Bituin. The head coach of the Perpetual Help Lady Altas is Sandy Rieta for this tournament. 

San Sebastian Lady Stags Lineup, Roster, Players and Schedule for 2022 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Conference

The players of the San Sebastian Lady Stags women's volleyball team competing in the 2022 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Conference are Katherine Santos, Reyann Cañete, Jewel Bermilio, Christina Marasigan and Ramos. Also part of the team are Roxanne Tan, Kristine Joy Dionisio, Kamille Amaka Tan and Alexia Vea Sison.

Completing the squad are Bianca Ordoña, Sta. Maria, Lumibao, Borja and Alyssa Joy San Juan. The head coach for the San Sebastian Lady Stags is Roger Gorayeb for this tournament.

Arellano Lady Chiefs Lineup, Roster, Players and Schedule for 2022 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Conference

The players of the Arellano Lady Chiefs women's volleyball team competing in the 2022 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Conference are Robbie Matawaran, Cherry Mae Cuenca, Kristine Adante, Trina Abay, Charmina Diño and Donnalyn Paralejas. Also part of the squad are Lorraine Pecaña, Janice Mauntag, Pauline De Guzman, Dodee Batindaan and Tudlasan.

Completing the team are Domasig, Punzalan, Mangubat, Caguicla, Ceballos, Marianne Padillon, Nichole Sasuman and Albino. The head coach for the Arellano Lady Chiefs is Obet Javier for this tournament. 

College of St. Benilde (CSB) Lady Blazers Lineup, Roster, Players and Schedule for 2022 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Conference

The players of the Benilde Lady Blazers women's volleyball team competing in the 2022 Shakey's Super League Collegiate Conference are Cloanne Mondonedo, Cristy Ondangan, Jhasmin Gayle Pascual, Francis Mycah Go, Wielyn Estoque and Chenae Basarte. Other members include Kim Alison Estenzo, Angelika Mondejar, Jade Gentapa, Limpot, Nolasco and Getigan.

Completing the squad are Ma. Camill Avila, Corrine Apostol, Cathrina Dizon, Dorog, Catarig, Michelle Gamit and Magpatoc. The head coach for the Benilde Lady Blazers for this tournament is Jerry Yee.

2022 Philippine NCAA Basketball Season 98 Latest Team Standings, Results and Scores

Here is the latest team standing in the 2022 NCAA Season 98 Men's Basketball Tournament being held at the Filoil Ecooil Arena in San Juan City, Metro Manila from September 10, 2022. The College of Saint Benilde (CSB) Blazers currently lead the team standings with a record of 9-2.

Meanwhile, the Letran Knights were able to climb their way to the 2nd spot courtesy of a 7-game winning streak to improve their record to 10-3. At the other end of the spectrum, the EAC Generals remain at the bottom of the standings with the worst record of 1-12.