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Duration | December 6–13, 2023 | |||||||||||||||
Arena(s) | SM Mall of Asia Arena Araneta Coliseum | |||||||||||||||
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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 seniors' tournament for male college students, and the juniors' tournament for male senior high school students.
Tournament format
The NCAA is expected to follow the Final Four format used since 1998.
Tonichi Pujante was reappointed basketball commissioner.[1]
Just as in the past two seasons, gamedays are held five days a week, with doubleheaders on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and tripleheaders on Sundays.[2]
Teams
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[3] |
EAC Generals | Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) | Jerson Cabiltes | Power Hoops Pinas |
JRU Heavy Bombers | José Rizal University (JRU) | Louie Gonzalez | Anta[3] |
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[3] |
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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
Mapúa Red Robins | Malayan High School of Science (MHSS) | Yong Garcia |
San Beda Red Cubs | San Beda University (SBU) | 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 |
Coaching changes
Team | Outgoing coach | Manner of departure | Date | Replaced by | Date |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
EAC Generals | Oliver Bunyi[4] | Resignation | November 22, 2022 | Jerson Cabiltes[5] | January 27, 2023 |
San Sebastian Stags | Egay Macaraya[6] | End of contract | December 30, 2022 | John Kallos[6] | December 30, 2022 |
Arellano Chiefs[7] | Cholo Martin | Fired | March 30, 2023 | Chico Manabat | March 30, 2023 |
Arellano Braves[7] | Junjie Ablan | Fired | John Necesito | ||
Letran Knights | Bonnie Tan[8] | Signed by Northport Batang Pier | April 23, 2023 | Rensy Bajar[9] | April 24, 2023 |
Venues




Centre
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.[10] Game 1 of the semifinals will be held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, and if necessary, Game 2 will be held at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.[11]
Arena | Location | Capacity |
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Filoil EcoOil Centre | San Juan | 6,000 |
SM Mall of Asia Arena | Pasay | 14,429 |
Araneta Coliseum | Quezon City | 14,429 |
Squads
Each team can have up to 15 players on their roster, with an additional up to three players in the injured reserve list.[12]
Seniors' tournament
Elimination round
Team standings
Pos | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | Qualification |
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1 | ![]() |
15 | 3 | .833 | — | Twice-to-beat in the semifinals |
2 | ![]() |
13 | 5 | .722 | 2 | |
3 | ![]() |
12 | 6 | .667 | 3 | Twice-to-win in the semifinals |
4 | ![]() |
11 | 7 | .611 | 4 | |
5 | ![]() |
10 | 8 | .556[lower-alpha 1] | 5 | |
6 | ![]() |
10 | 8 | .556[lower-alpha 1] | 5 | |
7 | ![]() |
9 | 9 | .500 | 6 | |
8 | ![]() |
6 | 12 | .333 | 9 | |
9 | ![]() |
2 | 16 | .111[lower-alpha 2] | 13 | |
10 | ![]() |
2 | 16 | .111[lower-alpha 2] | 13 |
Match-up results
Results
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.
Bracket
Semifinals (Nos. 1 & 2 have twice-to-beat advantage) | Finals (Best-of-three playoff) | ||||||||||
1 | ![]() | 78 | |||||||||
4 | ![]() | 67 | |||||||||
1 | ![]() | ||||||||||
3 | ![]() | ||||||||||
2 | ![]() | 68 | 72 | ||||||||
3 | ![]() | 89 | 82 | ||||||||
Third place playoff (One-game playoff) | |||||||||||
4 | ![]() | ||||||||||
2 | ![]() | ||||||||||
Semifinals
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.
(1) Mapúa vs. (4) Benilde
The Mapúa Cardinals clinched a semifinals appearance and the twice-to-beat advantage.[13] The Cardinals returned to the playoffs after missing out last year.[14] The Cardinals also clinched their first #1 seed in school history.[15] The Benilde Blazers also clinched a semifinals appearance despite losing their last elimination round game.[16]
November 28, 2023 1:30 p.m. |
Mapúa Cardinals ![]() |
78–67 | ![]() |
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 |
(2) Lyceum vs. (3) San Beda
The Lyceum Pirates clinched a semifinals appearance.[17] The Pirates later clinched the twice-to-beat advantage.[18] With the Cardinals winning in their last elimination round game, the San Beda Red Lions also clinched a semifinals appearance.[15]
November 28, 2023 3:30 p.m. |
Lyceum Pirates ![]() |
68–89 | ![]() |
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 | ![]() |
Scoring by quarter: 26–17, 15–21, 25–18, 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 |
Third place playoff
The first third place playoff in NCAA basketball history will be held in 2023.[19]
Finals
This is a best-of-three playoff.
The Mapúa Cardinals return to the Finals after losing to Letran in NCAA Season 97.[20] The San Beda Red Lions qualify to the Finals for the 16th time, and for the first time since NCAA Season 95.[21]
Awards
Players of the Week
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[22] | Shawn Umali | ![]() |
Week 2[23] | Paolo Hernandez | ![]() |
Week 3[24] | Clint Escamis | ![]() |
Week 4[25] | Jomel Puno | ![]() |
Week 5[26] | Ry dela Rosa | ![]() |
Week 6[27] | JM Bravo | ![]() |
Week 7[28] | Cyrus Nitura | ![]() |
Week 8[29] | Yukien Andrada | ![]() |
Week 9[30] | Jacob Cortez | ![]() |
Statistical leaders
Season player highs
Statistic | Player | Team | Average |
---|---|---|---|
Points per game | Clint Escamis | ![]() |
16.28 |
Rebounds per game | Jomel Puno | ![]() |
8.83 |
Assists per game | JL delos Santos | ![]() |
6.28 |
Steals per game | Clint Escamis | ![]() |
3.78 |
Blocks per game | Shawn Umali | ![]() |
1.59 |
Field goal percentage | Jopet Soriano | ![]() |
63.33% |
Three-point field goal percentage | Marc Cuenco | ![]() |
38.64% |
Free throw percentage | Miguel Oczon | ![]() |
87.23% |
Turnovers per game | JL delos Santos | ![]() |
3.67 |
Game player highs
Statistic | Player | Team | Total | Opponent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Points | Agem Miranda | ![]() |
31[lower-alpha 1] | ![]() |
Miguel Oczon | ![]() |
29 | ![]() | |
Rebounds | Clifford Jopia | ![]() |
18 | ![]() |
Assists | JL delos Santos | ![]() |
12 | ![]() |
Steals | Clint Escamis | ![]() |
8 | ![]() |
Blocks | James Una | ![]() |
5 | ![]() |
Turnovers | Nicko Fajardo | ![]() |
8 | ![]() |
Game team highs
Statistic | Team | Total | Opponent |
---|---|---|---|
Points | ![]() |
111 | ![]() |
Rebounds | ![]() |
63[lower-alpha 1] | ![]() |
![]() |
63 | ![]() | |
Assists | ![]() |
29[lower-alpha 1] | ![]() |
![]() |
29 | ![]() | |
Steals | ![]() |
18[lower-alpha 1] | ![]() |
![]() |
17 | ![]() | |
Blocks | ![]() |
9 | ![]() |
![]() |
![]() | ||
Field goal percentage | ![]() |
54.0%[lower-alpha 1] | ![]() |
![]() |
53.0% | ![]() | |
Three-point field goal percentage | ![]() |
57.0% | ![]() |
Free throw percentage | ![]() |
93% | ![]() |
![]() |
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Turnovers | ![]() |
39 | ![]() |
Discipline
The following were suspended throughout the course of the season:
- Will Gozum of the Benilde Blazers for being ejected against the Letran Knights in Game 3 of the Season 98 finals. Served one-game suspension on their first game of Season 99 against the Lyceum Pirates.[31]
- Jielo Razon of the Perpetual Altas for being called for an unsportsmanlike foul against the San Sebastian Stags on their last game of Season 98. Served one-game suspension on their first game of Season 99 against the EAC Generals.[32]
- Three referees of the first round game between JRU and Benilde were suspended for two weeks due to "failure to execute sound judgement, inefficient use of the Instant Replay System review, as well as for ceasing to assert themselves as game officials". JL delos Santos was supposed to be suspended due to an unsportsmanlike foul on this game, but commissioner Tonichi Pujante reversed the unsportsmanlike foul (and the suspension that goes with it) against the former as his elbow "did not connect" with Benilde's Mark Sangco.[33]
- Shawn Umali of the Lyceum Pirates for being ejected against the San Beda Red Lions. Served one game suspension against the EAC Generals.[34]
- Coach Yuri Escueta of the San Beda Red Lions for being ejected against the Lyceum Pirates. Served one game suspension against the JRU Heavy Bombers. Andre Santos coached San Beda against JRU on an interim basis.[35]
- Coach Louie Gonzalez of the JRU Heavy Bombers for being ejected against the Benilde Blazers. Served one game suspension against the Letran Knights. Alex Callueng coached JRU against Letran on an interim basis.[36]
Juniors' tournament
A juniors' tournament is expected to be held for this season.
See also
References
- ↑ "NCAA Season 99 set to unfold on Sept 24". The Manila Times. September 21, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
- ↑ "NCAA Season 99 Basketball First Round Schedule". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- 1 2 3 "Who has the best (and worst) jerseys in NCAA Season 98?". Spin.ph. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ↑ "Oliver Bunyi resigns as EAC head coach". November 22, 2022. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ↑ Suing, Ivan (January 26, 2023). "Generals hire champion coach". Daily Tribune. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- 1 2 Fuertes, Rommel Jr (January 3, 2023). "NCAA: Egay Macaraya, San Sebastian part ways as John Kallos named new coach". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- 1 2 Agcaoili, Lance (March 30, 2023). "Chico Manabat named Arellano men's basketball coach". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ↑ "NorthPort drops interim tag, names Bonnie Tan full-time coach". Spin.ph. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ↑ Banzuelo, Neil (April 24, 2023). "Bajar is Letran Knights' new head coach in NCAA Season 99". BusinessWorld Online. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ↑ Villar, Joey. "Knights go for 4-peat as NCAA Season 99 set for takeoff". Philstar.com. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ↑ Fuertes, Rommel Jr (November 25, 2023). "NCAA Final Four: Who will be the new kings in Season 99?". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ↑ "NCAA Season 99 men's basketball roster". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
- ↑ Fuertes, Rommel Jr (November 15, 2023). "NCAA: Mapua clinches Final Four spot, twice-to-beat edge". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- ↑ Payo, Jasmine (November 15, 2023). "Mapua thrashes Perpetual to clinch Final Four spot; San Beda overcomes CSB". RAPPLER. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
- 1 2 "Mapua ousts JRU, gives Benilde, San Beda free ride to Final Four". Spin.ph. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ↑ Malanum, Jean (November 22, 2023). "College of Saint Benilde completes NCAA Final Four cast". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved November 24, 2023.
- ↑ Fuertes, Rommel Jr (November 17, 2023). "NCAA: Lyceum books Final Four spot, Mapua continues hot streak". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ↑ "Lyceum clinches twice-to-beat bonus with romp of Arellano". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 21, 2023.
- ↑ "NCAA: CSB, Lyceum to battle for 3rd in men's basketball". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ↑ Jr, Rommel Fuertes (November 28, 2023). "NCAA: Top seed Mapua back in finals, eliminates Benilde". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 28, 2023.
- ↑ Martin, Vito (December 1, 2023). "NCAA 99: 'Others' step up vs Lyceum, lifts San Beda to first Finals since S95". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ↑ "Shawn Umali gets Player of the Week nod". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
- ↑ "NCAA Player of the Week Paolo Hernandez helps Cardinals soar atop standings". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 9, 2023.
- ↑ Escarlote, Mark (October 17, 2023). "Escamis flexes muscles - Welcome to Tribune Sports!". Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ↑ "San Beda rookie named NCAA Player of the Week". Philstar.com. Retrieved October 23, 2023.
- ↑ Suing, Ivan (October 31, 2023). "Top Bomber is NCAA's best player - Welcome to Tribune Sports!". Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ↑ Fuertes, Rommel Jr (November 7, 2023). "NCAA: JM Bravo leads way this time as Lyceum continues to show depth". INQUIRER.net. Retrieved November 8, 2023.
- ↑ "NCAA Player of the Week Nitura helps Altas stay afloat". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 13, 2023.
- ↑ "Yukien Andrada earns Player of the Week nod". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ↑ "Jacob Cortez named Player of the Week". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
- ↑ Isaga, JR (September 24, 2023). "NCAA MVP Will Gozum to miss Season 99 opener due to Season 98 finals ejection". RAPPLER. Retrieved September 24, 2023.
- ↑ "NCAA 99: Generals give Cabiltes winning debut as EAC upsets Perpetual". Tiebreaker Times. September 27, 2023. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
- ↑ Villanueva, Ralph Edwin. "NCAA refs suspended for erroneous unsportsmanlike foul call". Philstar.com. Retrieved November 4, 2023.
- ↑ Martin, Vito (October 11, 2023). "NCAA 99: EAC slays Umali-less Lyceum in OT, matches last season's win total". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved October 11, 2023.
- ↑ "Next man up mentality for Andre Santos as San Beda wins in Escueta absence | NCAA Philippines". www.gmanetwork.com. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
- ↑ Martin, Vito (November 11, 2023). "NCAA 99: JRU vents ire on hapless Letran, remains at solo fifth". Tiebreaker Times. Retrieved November 12, 2023.