NCAA Season 101 basketball tournaments

NCAA Season 101
"Building Greatness"
Host schoolMapúa University
Men's Finals G1 G2Wins
 San Beda Red Lions 89 812
 Letran Knights 70 730
DurationDecember 10–13, 2025
Arena(s)Araneta Coliseum
Finals MVPBryan Sajonia
Winning coachYuri Escueta (2nd title)
Semifinalists Perpetual Altas
 Benilde Blazers
TV network(s)GTV
Juniors' Finals G1 G2
(OT)
Wins
 Arellano Braves 79 880
 Letran Squires 85 912
DurationDecember 10–13, 2025
Arena(s)Araneta Coliseum
Finals MVPJustin Cargo
Winning coachAndrew Estrella (1st title)
Semifinalists Mapúa Red Robins
 EAC–ICA Brigadiers
TV network(s)Heart of Asia

The NCAA Season 101 basketball tournaments were the basketball tournaments of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) (NCAA) for its 101st season, during the 2025–26 academic year. The tournament is being hosted by Mapúa University.

The men's tournament began on October 1, 2025, while the juniors' tournament began a day later. Both tournaments featured a new format, with two groups, and all teams qualifying to the playoffs, with the playoffs concluding on December 13.

In the men's tournament, the Perpetual Altas and the San Beda Red Lions both topped their respective groups. In the quarterfinals, the Altas defeated the JRU Heavy Bombers, winners of the play-in against the EAC Generals. San Beda also eliminated play-in winners Lyceum Pirates, which had defeated the San Sebastian Stags. The Letran Knights eliminated the Arellano Chiefs, which had the twice-to-beat advantage, while the Benilde Blazers needed two games to eliminate the defending champions Mapua Cardinals. In the semifinals, the Knights then eliminated the Altas, and the Red Lions eliminated Benilde. San Beda then won the NCAA title in the finals against Letran.

In the juniors' tournament, group winners Mapua Red Robins and EAC Brigadiers were defeated in the semifinals by the Arellano Braves and Letran Squires, respectively. The Squires then defeated the Braves in the finals.

Tournament format

On July 24, 2025, season hosts Mapúa University announced a modification to the overall format of both the men's and juniors' tournaments which will also be applied for volleyball. Initially described as mixing elements of the NBA play-in tournament and the U.S. NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament, it was initially revealed that the teams are to be divided into two groups of five. The changes were due to Metro Manila hosting the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship, which caused the NCAA to delay the opening due to venue availability, and to make sure the tournament ends before Christmas.[1]

On the day of the draw, on August 29, 2025, it was revealed that teams will be indeed divided into two groups of five teams, with each team playing the teams on its group twice, then teams on the other group once, for a total of 13 games each. The top three teams per group advance to the quarterfinals outright, with the top 2 teams in each group with the twice-to-beat advantage, and the bottom two teams figure in a play-in game. The quarterfinals pair a team from the opposite group. The semifinals and finals are best of three playoffs. The semifinalists from Season 100 are seeded, with the 1st and 4th placed teams being grouped together, as well as the 2nd and 3rd placed teams.[2]

Playoff match-ups originally had the top 2 seeds per group separated until the finals if they made it to that stage. However, after the revision of schedules with the postponement of games due to Typhoon Uwan (Fung-wong), the NCAA changed the semifinal pairings, where the top 2 seeds in the group, if both win in the quarterfinals, will meet in the semifinals instead of the finals.[3]

Rico Quicho was named as this year's basketball commissioner. The juniors' tournament, which had been played separately since the COVID-19 pandemic, will now be held together with the men's tournament.[4] Earlier reports published list Quicho as a San Beda University alumnus, but Quicho himself denied this, saying he studied at De La Salle University for his undergraduate degree, Ateneo Law School for his bachelors of law, and the University of California, Berkeley for his masters of law.[5] Quicho teaches law at the San Beda College Alabang School of Law.[6]

Draw

The seeding and draw for the men's tournament was the basis for the juniors' tournament, as well. The determination of the seeds was based on the results of the Season 100 men's tournament.[2]

Seeded teams Unseeded teams
Mapúa (1) Arellano
Benilde/LSGH (2) Letran
San Beda (3) EAC
Lyceum (4) JRU
N/a San Sebastian
N/a Perpetual

The draw was held on August 29, 2025

Group A Group B
Arellano Benilde/LSGH
Lyceum Letran
Mapúa EAC
San Sebastian JRU
Perpetual San Beda

Group B was labeled by fans as the "group of death" for the men's tournament, with Group A with hosts Mapúa having being described as the "easier" path.[7]

Teams

Men's teams
Team College Coach
Arellano Chiefs Arellano University (AU) Chico Manabat
Letran Knights Colegio de San Juan de Letran (CSJL) Allen Ricardo
Benilde Blazers De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (CSB) Charles Tiu
EAC Generals Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) Jerson Cabiltes
JRU Heavy Bombers José Rizal University (JRU) Nani Epondulan
Lyceum Pirates Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Gilbert Malabanan
Mapúa Cardinals Mapúa University (MU) Randy Alcantara
San Beda Red Lions San Beda University (SBU) Yuri Escueta
San Sebastian Stags San Sebastian College – Recoletos (SSC–R) Rob Labagala
Perpetual Altas University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) Olsen Racela
Juniors' teams
Team High school Coach
Arellano Braves Arellano University High School (AU) Anthony Urbano
Letran Squires Colegio de San Juan de Letran (CSJL) Andrew Estrella
EAC Brigadiers Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) Noy Catalan
JRU Light Bombers José Rizal University (JRU) Edsel Vallena
La Salle Green Hills Greenies La Salle Green Hills (LSGH) Renren Ritualo
Lyceum Junior Pirates Lyceum of the Philippines University – Cavite (LPU–C) Al Vergara
Malayan Red Robins Malayan High School of Science (MHSS) JR Dela Cruz
San Beda Red Cubs San Beda University – Rizal (SBU–R) Britt Reroma
San Sebastian Staglets San Sebastian College – Recoletos (SSC–R) Chelito Caro
Perpetual Junior Altas University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) Joph Cleopas

Coaching changes

Team Outgoing coach Manner of departure Date Replaced by Date
JRU Heavy Bombers Louie Gonzalez Contracts bought out January 22, 2025[8] Nani Epondulan January 31, 2025[9]
San Sebastian Stags Arvin Bonleon Contracts not renewed March 2, 2025[10] Rob Labagala March 14, 2025[11]
San Beda Red Cubs[12] Miko Roldan Fired June 22, 2025 Britt Reroma June 22, 2025
Letran Squires Willie Miller Resigned May 21, 2025[13] Andrew Estrella July 4, 2025[14]

Venues

MOA
Filoil
NAS
Araneta
RMC
Venues in Metro Manila

Opening day is on Araneta Coliseum, with most game days held at Playtime Filoil Centre, four game days at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, and two game days at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum, the NCAA's former longtime home.[15] Opening day of the juniors' tournament is at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.[16]

Arena Location M J Capacity
Araneta Coliseum Quezon City Y 14,429
Ninoy Aquino Stadium (NAS) Manila Y 6,000
Playtime Filoil Centre San Juan Y Y 6,000
Rizal Memorial Coliseum (RMC) Manila Y Y 6,100
SM Mall of Asia Arena (MOA) Pasay Y Y 15,000

Squads

Each team can have up to 15 players on their roster, with an additional up to three players in the injured reserve list.

The ban of foreign student-athletes first applied in Season 96 (2020) is still in effect, requiring all players to be Filipinos.[17]

Men's rosters[18]
Arellano Letran Benilde EAC JRU Lyceum Mapúa San Beda San Sebastian Perpetual
Renzo Abiera John Alejandro Jhommel Ancheta Brianne Angeles Shawn Argente Jovan Abregana Sherfrazkhan Abdulla Yukien Andrada Rafael Are John Abis
Anthony Borromeo Jovel Baliling Joshua Cajucom Jethro Bacud Lance Benitez Lance Aurigue Icee Callangan JC Bonzalida Matt Acosta Josiah Alcantara
Leyton Buenaventura Aaron Buensalida Raffy Celiz Jude Bagay John Canoza Genesis Aviles Yam Concepcion Recaredo Calimag Jerover Cabilla Aries Borja
Anjord Cabotaje Deo Cuajao Gab Cometa EJ Castillo Franzen Casinillo John Barba Cyrus Cuenco Joe Celzo Clarence Cruz JP Boral
Yuan Camay Jimboy Estrada Bonn Daja Joshua Devara Jayson Castillo Richmond Casiño Drex delos Reyes Ismael Culdora Niel Castor Andrew Casinillo
Dominic Dayrit Lorge Gammad Anton Eusebio Ruzzelle Dominguez Benedict Catapang Jonathan Daileg Clint Escamis Penny Estacio Ian Cuajao Kenji Duremdes
Girbaud Demetria Alex Gazzingan Irele Galas Adam Doria Yuri Duque Charles Dural Cyril Gonzales Zedjay Etulle Jhuniel dela Rama Angelo Gelsano
Ernjay Geromino Jonathan Manalili Jake Gaspay Mac Jacob Paul Enal Nathaniel Fuentes Joe Gulapa Nygel Gonzales Markus Dimaunahan Mark Gojo Cruz
Joseph Cyril Hernal Nathaniel Montecillo Jio Gonzaga Gelo Loristo Gyllien Esguerra Omar Gordon Marc Igliane Rafael Jalbuena TJ Felebrico Kevin Guibao
Matthew Langit Edvil Mundas Jericho Jalalon Deo Lucero Jay Garupil Jasper Matienzo Ivan Lazarte Kyle Jamora Ralph Gubat Kylle Magdangal
Charles Libang Mark Omega Allen Liwag Kyle Ochavo Harry Herrera Gyle Montaño Cyrus Nitura Bismarck Lina Jaime Gomez de Liaño Ray Allen Maglupay
Will Miller Joss Poli John Morales Wilmar Oftana Allan Laurenaria Neil Moralejo JC Recto Agjanti Miller Axcel Kitane Jearico Nuñez
T-mc Ongotan Jun Roque SJ Moore Jearolan Omandac Justin Lozano Lyon Pallingayan Sebastian Reyes Jomel Puno Jose Lumanag Shawn Michael Orgo
Basti Valencia Peter Rosillo Matthew Oli Rico Postanes Ivan Panapanaan Dave Paulo Edward Ryan Jimuel Reyes Gabriel Nepacena Jan Pagulayan
Maverick Vinoya Kevin Santos Justine Sanchez Nico Quinal Jhun Peñaverde Simon Peñafiel Earl Sapasap Bryan Sajonia Thomas Pillado Emmanuel Pizzaro
Andrei Acop Syrex Silorio Ian Torres Jacob Shanoda Sean Salvador Jethro Reyes Menard Songcuya Christian Ricio Jan Roluna
Kyle Anama Luiz Tapenio Shawn Umali Joshua Tolentino Vince Sarmiento John Versoza Ron Rei Tolentino Vincent Segovia Patrick Sleat
Joseph Espiritu Jr. Elijah Yusi Tony Ynot Felix Villarente Rasa Soleimani Renz Villegas MJ Vailoces Leonardo Velasco Juan Tulabut

Men's tournament

The men's tournament started on October 1, with the traditional host school vs. champion team opening game featuring the defending champions and host school Mapúa Cardinals going up against last season's host Lyceum Pirates.[15]

Group stage

The NCAA postponed November 9 and November 11 games due to inclement weather caused by Typhoon Fung-wong (Uwan).[19][20]

Team standings

Results

TeamGame
12345678910111213
Arellano
(AU)
MU
87–90
SSC-R
82–66
UPHSD
67–72
LPU
92–65
EAC
73–84
CSB
72–67
SBU
53–76
CSJL
65–83
JRU
77–79
SSC-R
78–71
UPHSD
70–69
LPU
74–56
MU
62–58
Letran
(CSJL)
JRU
69–73
SBU
58–68
CSB
80–95
EAC
84–80
UPHSD
63–56
LPU
95–93*
MU
85–82*
AU
83–65
SSC-R
81–82
JRU
85–71
CSB
74–80
EAC
82–73
SBU
87–83
Benilde
(CSB)
SBU
85–96
EAC
74–63
CSJL
95–80
JRU
73–65
AU
67–72
SSC-R
82–64
UPHSD
73–75
LPU
70–67
MU
75–65
SBU
76–80
CSJL
80–74
JRU
76–66
EAC
87–82
EACCSB
63–74
JRU
68–65
CSJL
80–84
SBU
64–81
AU
84–73
SSC-R
86–71
UPHSD
60–69
LPU
84–75
MU
78–85
JRU
66–69
CSJL
73–82
SBU
82–96
CSB
82–87
JRUCSJL
73–69
EAC
65–68
SBU
67–66
CSB
65–73
SSC-R
59–46
UPHSD
65–71
LPU
76–78
MU
66–63
AU
79–77
CSJL
71–85
EAC
69–66
SBU
56–65
CSB
66–76
Lyceum
(LPU)
MU
89–90**
UPHSD
61–73
SSC-R
94–100**
AU
65–92
CSJL
93–95*
JRU
78–76
EAC
75–84
CSB
67–70
SBU
78–66
MU
73–78
SSC-R
88–74
AU
56–74
UPHSD
57–72
Mapúa
(MU)
LPU
90–89**
AU
90–87
UPHSD
65–75
SSC-R
70–49
SBU
70–79
CSJL
82–85*
JRU
63–66
EAC
85–78
CSB
65–75
LPU
78–73
UPHSD
77–61
SSC-R
77–72*
AU
58–62
San Beda
(SBU)
CSB
96–85
CSJL
68–58
JRU
66–67
EAC
81–64
MU
79–70
AU
76–53
SSC-R
62–50
UPHSD
85–88***
LPU
66–78
CSB
80–76
JRU
65–56
EAC
96–82
CSJL
83–87
San Sebastian
(SSC-R)
UPHSD
54–67
AU
66–82
LPU
100–94**
MU
49–70
JRU
46–59
EAC
71–86
CSB
64–82
SBU
50–62
CSJL
82–81
UPHSD
62–61
AU
71–78
LPU
74–88
MU
72–77*
Perpetual
(UPHSD)
SSC-R
67–54
LPU
73–61
MU
75–65
AU
72–67
CSJL
56–63
JRU
71–65
EAC
69–60
CSB
75–73
SBU
88–85***
SSC-R
61–62
MU
61–77
AU
69–70
LPU
72–57
Source: Rappler
Legend: Blue = win; Red = loss; Matches with lighter background shading were decided after overtime. (*) Number of asterisks denotes number of overtime periods

Bracket

Play-in games
(Single-elimination)
Quarterfinals
(Top 2 twice-to-beat)
Semifinals
(Best-of-three playoff)
Finals
(Best-of-three playoff)
A1 Perpetual81
B4 JRU74
B4 JRU80
B5 EAC76
A1 Perpetual7370
B3 Letran7774
A2 Arellano7869
B3 Letran8777
B3 Letran7073
B1 San Beda8981
B1 San Beda91
A4 Lyceum67
A4 Lyceum70
A5 San Sebastian63
B1 San Beda917584
B2 Benilde727781Third place playoff
B2 Benilde5874A1 Perpetual87
A3 Mapúa7372B2 Benilde75


Play-in games

The teams that finished fourth and fifth in their respective groups will play each other for quarterfinal berths.

(A4) Lyceum vs. (A5) San Sebastian

Lyceum's loss against Arellano relegated both the Pirates and the Stags to the play-in.[21]

November 25, 2025
11:00 a.m.
Lyceum Pirates  70–63  San Sebastian Stags
Scoring by quarter: 20–21, 18–21, 12–5, 20–16
Pts: John Barba 22
Rebs: Daileg, Versoza 7
Asts: Renz Villegas 4
Pts: Jhuniel Dela Rama 17
Rebs: Jhuniel Dela Rama 15
Asts: Oneil Castor 5
Playtime Filoil Centre, San Juan
Referees: Aaron Cañete, Harry Santos, Allan Manzano

(B4) JRU vs. (B5) EAC

JRU and EAC are locked in the play-in game.[22]

November 25, 2025
2:30 p.m.
JRU Heavy Bombers  80–76  EAC Generals
Scoring by quarter: 18–18, 20–24, 22–16, 20–18
Pts: Justin Lozano 15
Rebs: Ivan Panapanaan 6
Asts: Justin Lozano 4
Pts: Nico Quinal 16
Rebs: Wilmar Oftana 8
Asts: Aldeo Lucero 5
Playtime Filoil Centre, San Juan
Referees: Joenard Garcia, Totie Celeste, Ernesto Bayais Jr.

Quarterfinals

The teams that finished first and second in their respective groups will have the twice-to-beat advantage in the crossover quarterfinals.

(A1) Perpetual vs. (B4) JRU

Perpetual clinched the first twice-to-beat advantage in Group A with Arellano's loss to JRU. The Altas clinched the twice-to-beat advantage with four games to spare.[23] Arellano's win over Mapua gave the #1 seed in the group to the Altas.[24]

November 27, 2025
11:00 a.m.
Perpetual Altas  81–74  JRU Heavy Bombers
Scoring by quarter: 22–16, 19–21, 22–14, 18–23
Pts: Mark Gojo Cruz 23
Rebs: Jearico Nuñez 8
Asts: Patrick Sleat 10
Pts: Sean Salvador 18
Rebs: Allan Laurenaria 10
Asts: Garupil, Salvador 4
Perpetual wins series in one game
SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay
Referees: Harry Santos, Kenny Regino, Joenard Garcia

(B1) San Beda vs. (A4) Lyceum

San Beda clinched a quarterfinals berth after defeating JRU.[25] They then clinched the top seed in Group B by defeating EAC.[26]

November 27, 2025
2:30 p.m.
San Beda Red Lions  91–67  Lyceum Pirates
Scoring by quarter: 17–10, 34–30, 22–11, 18–16
Pts: Yukien Andrada 20
Rebs: Celzo, Lina 13
Asts: Jimuel Reyes 6
Pts: John Barba 13
Rebs: Aviles, Daileg 5
Asts: Barba, Villegas 4
San Beda wins series in one game
SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay
Referees: Totie Celeste, Garchee Ferrer, Fernando Mañalac

(A2) Arellano vs. (B3) Letran

Letran clinched a quarterfinals berth and the #3 seed with San Beda's win over EAC.[26] Arellano clinched a quarterfinals berth win their win against Lyceum.[21] Needing to win by at least four points against Mapua, the Chiefs seized the twice-to-beat advantage by winning over the Cardinals.[24]

November 26, 2025
11:00 a.m.
Arellano Chiefs  78–87  Letran Knights
Scoring by quarter: 27–19, 19–29, 21–27, 11–12
Pts: T-Mc Ongotan 18
Rebs: T-Mc Ongotan 9
Asts: Ongotan, Camay 6
Pts: Jimboy Estrada 22
Rebs: Aaron Buenasalida 10
Asts: Jonathan Manalili 9
Playtime Filoil Centre, San Juan
Referees: Totie Celeste, Garchee Ferrer, Fernando Mañalac
November 28, 2025
2:30 p.m.
Arellano Chiefs  69–77  Letran Knights
Scoring by quarter: 17–20, 22–11, 23–23, 15–15
Pts: T-Mc Ongotan 23
Rebs: T-Mc Ongotan 10
Asts: Ernest Geronimo 6
Pts: Jimboy Estrada 19
Rebs: Buenasalida, Santos 8
Asts: Jonathan Manalili 12
Letran wins series in two games
Playtime Filoil Centre, San Juan
Referees: Reynaldo Yante, Manuel Felix, Allan Manzano

(B2) Benilde vs. (A3) Mapúa

Benilde clinched a quarterfinals berth with their win against JRU.[27] San Beda's win over EAC towed the Blazers to the #2 seed.[26] Mapua clinched a quarterfinals berth on their overtime win against San Sebastian.[28] The Cardinals settled for the #3 seed with their loss against Arellano.[24] This is a rematch of the Season 100 Finals.[29]

November 26, 2025
2:30 p.m.
Benilde Blazers  58–73  Mapúa Cardinals
Scoring by quarter: 13–24, 14–15, 20–17, 11–17
Pts: Torres, Umali 10
Rebs: Allen Liwag 11
Asts: Justine Sanchez 4
Pts: Cyril Gonzales 17
Rebs: Cyrus Nitura 11
Asts: Clint Escamis 4
Playtime Filoil Centre, San Juan
Referees: Harry Santos, Jonel Buce, Ernesto Bayais Jr.
November 28, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Benilde Blazers  74–72  Mapúa Cardinals
Scoring by quarter: 24–17, 23–14, 13–22, 14–19
Pts: Raffy Celis 18
Rebs: Justine Sanchez 10
Asts: Tony Ynot 5
Pts: JC Recto 18
Rebs: Cyrus Nitura 8
Asts: Cyril Gonzales 3
Benilde wins series in two games
Playtime Filoil Centre, San Juan
Referees: Ricor Buaron, Joenard Garcia, Ernesto Bayais Jr.

Semifinals

The semifinals are best of three playoffs.

(A1) Perpetual vs. (B3) Letran

Perpetual clinched its first semifinals berth since NCAA Season 97 (2022).[30] Letran clinched its first semifinals berth since NCAA Season 98 (2022).[31]

December 2, 2025
11:00 a.m.
Perpetual Altas  73–77  Letran Knights
Scoring by quarter: 22–26, 14–24, 20–14, 17–13
Pts: Patrick Sleat 21
Rebs: Shawn Orgo 11
Asts: Patrick Sleat 4
Pts: Estrada, Manalili 15
Rebs: Kevin Santos 10
Asts: Jonathan Manalili 8
Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: Ricor Buaron, Reynaldo Yante, Joenard Garcia
December 5, 2025
2:30 p.m.
Perpetual Altas  70–74  Letran Knights
Scoring by quarter: 15–18, 27–21, 22–15, 6–20
Pts: Patrick Sleat 17
Rebs: John Abis 11
Asts: Five Players 3
Pts: Jonathan Manalili 16
Rebs: Aaron Buensalida 6
Asts: Jonathan Manalili 14
Letran wins series 2–0
SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay
Referees: Abdullah Marzouk Alhejaili, Glenn Cornelio, Kenny Regino

(B1) San Beda vs. (B2) Benilde

San Beda clinched its 19th consecutive semifinals appearance, starting from NCAA Season 82 (2006).[32] Benilde clinched its fifth consecutive semifinals appearance.[33] This is rematch of one of the previous season's semifinals.[34]

December 2, 2025
2:30 p.m.
San Beda Red Lions  91–72  Benilde Blazers
Scoring by quarter: 22–19, 26–18, 17–16, 26–19
Pts: Agjanti Miller 29
Rebs: Agjanti Miller 9
Asts: Gonzales, Reyes 4
Pts: Ian Torres 18
Rebs: Allen Liwag 10
Asts: Tony Ynot 6
Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: Abdullah Marzouk Alhejaili, Totie Celeste, Aaron Cañete
December 5, 2025
12:00 p.m.
San Beda Red Lions  75–77  Benilde Blazers
Scoring by quarter: 24–23, 18–13, 16–24, 17–17
Pts: Nygel Gonzales 17
Rebs: Jomel Puno 9
Asts: Jomel Puno 3
Pts: Tony Ynot 19
Rebs: Allen Liwag 15
Asts: Tony Ynot 5
SM Mall of Asia Arena, Pasay
Referees: Aaron Cañete, Manuel Felix, Totie Celeste
December 7, 2025
2:30 p.m.
San Beda Red Lions  84–81  Benilde Blazers
Scoring by quarter: 21–26, 13–19, 25–19, 25–17
Pts: Yukien Andrada 27
Rebs: Three Players 6
Asts: Nygel Gonzales 7
Pts: Tony Ynot 18
Rebs: Allen Liwag 8
Asts: Tony Ynot 4
San Beda wins series 2–1
Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: Abdullah Marzouk Alhejaili, Joenard Garcia, Totie Celeste

Third place playoff

A third place playoff will be played by the semifinals losers.

December 13, 2025
8:00 a.m.
Perpetual Altas  87–75  Benilde Blazers
Scoring by quarter: 20-19, 22-21, 25-21, 20-14
Pts: Patrick Sleat 19
Rebs: JP Boral 8
Asts: Patrick Sleat 7
Pts: Jose Eusebio 16
Rebs: Jose Eusebio 9
Asts: Ian Torres 4
Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: Hector Villanueva, Ralph Moreto, Garchee Ferrer

Finals

The finals is a best of three playoff.

The Letran Knights qualified to their first finals since NCAA Season 98 (2022).[35] The San Beda Red Lions clinched their first finals appearance since NCAA Season 99 (2023). This is the first San Beda–Letran finals since NCAA Season 95 (2019),[36] and the 17th time both teams met in the finals.[37]

December 10, 2025
2:00 p.m.
San Beda Red Lions  89–70  Letran Knights
Scoring by quarter: 29–19, 17–24, 22–5, 21–22
Pts: Bryan Sajonia 17
Rebs: Agjanti Miller 9
Asts: Nygel Gonzales 5
Pts: Jonathan Manalili 17
Rebs: Kevin Santos 10
Asts: Jonathan Manalili 5
Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: Abdullah Marzouk Alhejaili, Ricor Buaron, Hector Villanueva
December 13, 2025
2:00 p.m.
San Beda Red Lions  81–73  Letran Knights
Scoring by quarter: 14–19, 23–20, 28–14, 18–18
Pts: Andrada, Sajonia 21
Rebs: Jomel Puno 14
Asts: Jomel Puno 6
Pts: Jonathan Manalili 15
Rebs: Mark Omega 8
Asts: Jonathan Manalili 7
San Beda wins series 2–0
Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: Abdullah Marzouk Alhejaili, Totie Celeste, Glenn Cornelio
  • Finals Most Valuable Player: Bryan Sajonia (San Beda Red Lions)[38]

Awards

 NCAA Season 101 men's basketball champions 

San Beda Red Lions
24th title

The awards were given prior to game 2 of the finals, at the Araneta Coliseum.[39]

  • Most Valuable Player: Allen Liwag (Benilde Blazers)
  • Rookie of the Year: Jonathan Manalili (Letran Knights)
  • Mythical Five:
    • Allen Liwag (Benilde Blazers)
    • Kevin Santos (Letran Knights)
    • Jonathan Manalili (Letran Knights)
    • Agjanti Miller (San Beda Red Lions)
    • Jhuniel dela Rama (San Sebastian Stags)
  • Defensive Player of the Year: Jhuniel dela Rama (San Sebastian Stags)
  • All-Defensive Team:
    • Jhuniel dela Rama (San Sebastian Stags)
    • Kevin Santos (Letran Knights)
    • Cyrus Nitura (Mapúa Cardinals)
    • Ivan Panapanaan (JRU Heavy Bombers)
    • Allen Liwag (Benilde Blazers)
  • Most Improved Player: Renzo Abiera (Arellano Chiefs)
  • Freshman of the Year: Jonathan Manalili (Letran Knights)
  • Sportsmanship Award: Perpetual Altas

Players of the Week

The Collegiate Press Corps awards a "player of the week" throughout the season:

Week Player Team
Week 1–2[40] Patrick Sleat  Perpetual Altas
Week 3[41] T-Mc Ongotan  Arellano Chiefs
Week 4[42] Jonathan Manalili  Letran Knights
Week 5–6[43] Jhuniel dela Rama  San Sebastian Stags
Week 7[44] T-Mc Ongotan  Arellano Chiefs
Week 8[45]

Statistical leaders

These are for the group stage.

Season player highs

Statistic Player Team Average
Points per game Agjanti Miller  San Beda Red Lions 19.77
Rebounds per game Jhuniel dela Rama  San Sebastian Stags 10.77
Assists per game Jonathan Manalili  Letran Knights 8.92
Steals per game T-Mc Ongotan  Arellano Chiefs 2.08
Blocks per game Ivan Panapanaan  JRU Heavy Bombers 1.38
Field goal percentage Ivan Panapanaan  JRU Heavy Bombers 68.29%
Three-point field goal percentage Joshua Moralejo  Lyceum Pirates 42.86%
Free throw percentage Deo Cuajao  Letran Knights 82.86%
Turnovers per game Jonathan Manalili  Letran Knights 4.08

Game player highs

Statistic Player Team Total Opponent
Points Agjanti Miller  San Beda Red Lions 34  Letran Knights
Rebounds Jhuniel dela Rama  San Sebastian Stags 23[a]  Lyceum Pirates
Jomel Puno  San Beda Red Lions 23  San Sebastian Stags
Assists Jonathan Manalili  Letran Knights 15[a]  Lyceum Pirates
13  EAC Generals
Steals T-Mc Ongotan  Arellano Chiefs 6  EAC Generals
Blocks Ivan Panapanaan  JRU Heavy Bombers 5  Arellano Chiefs
Charles Libang  Arellano Chiefs  San Sebastian Stags
Cyrus Nitura  Mapúa Cardinals  JRU Heavy Bombers
Turnovers Jonathan Manalili  Letran Knights 9  EAC Generals

Season team highs

Statistic Team Average
Points per game  Letran Knights 78.92
Rebounds per game  San Beda Red Lions 47.54
Assists per game  Letran Knights 19.31
Steals per game  Mapúa Cardinals 9.92
Blocks per game  Benilde Blazers 4.77
Field goal percentage  Letran Knights 42.68%
Three-point field goal percentage  Lyceum Pirates 27.65%
Free throw percentage  Mapúa Cardinals 62.81%
Turnovers per game  San Beda Red Lions 12.54

Game team highs

Statistic Team Total Opponent
Points  San Sebastian Stags 100[a]  Lyceum Pirates
 San Beda Red Lions 96  Benilde Blazers
 EAC Generals
Rebounds  San Sebastian Stags 72[a]  Lyceum Pirates
 San Beda Red Lions 60  Arellano Chiefs
Assists  San Sebastian Stags 26[a]  Lyceum Pirates
 Letran Knights 25  EAC Generals
Steals  Arellano Chiefs 19  San Sebastian Stags
Blocks  EAC Generals 23  San Sebastian Stags
Field goal percentage  Lyceum Pirates 58.0%  San Sebastian Stags
Three-point field goal percentage  Mapúa Cardinals 54.0%  Arellano Chiefs
Free throw percentage  EAC Generals 90.0%  JRU Heavy Bombers
Turnovers  San Sebastian Stags 28  Arellano Chiefs
  1. ^ a b c d e Overtime

Discipline

The following were the issued suspensions for this season:

Juniors' tournament

The juniors' tournament started on October 2.

Group stage

The NCAA postponed the November 9 and November 11 games due to inclement weather caused by Typhoon Fung-wong (Uwan).[19][20]

Team standings

Results

TeamGame
12345678910111213
Arellano
(AU)
MHSS
80–83
SSC-R
92–61
UPHSD
97–95*
LPU
77–71
EAC
87–94
LSGH
103–110
SBU
79–74
CSJL
83–80
JRU
91–74
SSC-R
81–83
UPHSD
85–75
LPU
88–80
MHSS
83–85
Letran
(CSJL)
JRU
62–52
SBU
63–61
LSGH
70–69
EAC
81–83
UPHSD
68–70
LPU
80–72
MHSS
64–69
AU
80–83
SSC-R
78–63
JRU
74–57
LSGH
88–70
EAC
75–78
SBU
77–81**
EACLSGH
89–91
JRU
60–51
CSJL
83–81
SBU
72–69
AU
94–87
SSC-R
83–82
UPHSD
81–78
LPU
64–57
MHSS
76–83
JRU
47–56
CSJL
78–75
SBU
71–69
LSGH
98–97
JRUCSJL
52–62
EAC
51–60
SBU
52–64
LSGH
66–64
SSC-R
77–73
UPHSD
73–91
LPU
74–70
MHSS
71–74
AU
74–91
CSJL
57–74
EAC
56–47
SBU
60–63
LSGH
88–93
LSGHSBU
67–59
EAC
91–89
CSJL
69–70
JRU
64–66
AU
110–103
SSC-R
86–84
UPHSD
79–91
LPU
114–81
MHSS
100–91
SBU
59–76
CSJL
70–88
JRU
93–88
EAC
97–98
LPU Cavite
(LPU)
MHSS
74–66
UPHSD
62–70
SSC-R
74–67
AU
71–77
CSJL
72–80
JRU
70–74
EAC
57–64
LSGH
81–114
SBU
63–74
MHSS
80–73
SSC-R
69–79
AU
80–88
UPHSD
73–66
Mapua
(MHSS)
LPU
66–74
AU
83–80
UPHSD
65–57
SSC-R
71–72
SBU
85–57
CSJL
69–64
JRU
74–71
EAC
83–76
LSGH
91–100
LPU
73–80
UPHSD
89–69
SSC-R
75–69
AU
85–83
San Beda
(SBU)
LSGH
59–67
CSJL
61–63
JRU
64–52
EAC
69–72
MHSS
57–85
AU
74–79
SSC-R
75–66
UPHSD
66–75*
LPU
74–63
LSGH
76–59
JRU
63–60
EAC
69–71
CSJL
81–77**
San Sebastian
(SSC-R)
UPHSD
61–78
AU
61–92
LPU
67–74
MU
72–71
JRU
73–77
EAC
82–83
LSGH
84–86
SBU
66–75
CSJL
63–78
UPHSD
67–64
AU
83–81
LPU
79–69
MU
69–75
Perpetual
(UPHSD)
SSC-R
78–61
LPU
70–62
MHSS
57–65
AU
95–97*
CSJL
70–68
JRU
91–73
EAC
78–81
LSGH
91–79
SBU
75–66*
SSC-R
64–67
MHSS
69–89
AU
75–85
LPU
66–73
Updated to match(es) played on November 23, 2025. Source: NCAA on Livestats
Legend: Blue = win; Red = loss; Matches with lighter background shading were decided after overtime. (*) Number of asterisks denotes number of overtime periods

Bracket

Play-in games
(Single-elimination)
Quarterfinals
(Top 2 twice-to-beat)
Semifinals
(Best-of-three playoff)
Finals
(Best-of-three playoff)
A1 Mapúa69
B4 San Beda59
B4 San Beda75
B5 JRU69
A1 Mapúa9086107
A2 Arellano9982109**
A2 Arellano86
B3 LSGH79
A2 Arellano7988
B2 Letran8591*
B1 EAC71
A5 San Sebastian70
A4 Lyceum80
A5 San Sebastian85*
B1 EAC767568
B2 Letran777077Third place playoff
B2 Letran6970A1 Mapúa84
A3 Perpetual74*65B1 EAC74

*Overtime; number of asterisks denotes the number of overtime periods.

Play-in games

The teams that finished fourth and fifth in their respective groups will play each other for a quarterfinal berth.

(A4) Lyceum vs. (A5) San Sebastian

November 25, 2025
8:30 a.m.
Lyceum Junior Pirates  80–85 (OT)  San Sebastian Staglets
Scoring by quarter: 18–19, 12–20, 23–26, 21–9, Overtime: 6–11
Pts: Steven Creus 16.
Rebs: Steven Creus 10.
Asts: Ken Bo 9.
Pts: Khaizer Castillo 23.
Rebs: Browyn Tepan 9.
Asts: Mark Esperanza 9.
Playtime Filoil Centre, San Juan
Referees: R. Buaron, F Mañalac, D. Escaros

(B4) San Beda vs. (B5) JRU

November 25, 2025
5:00 p.m.
San Beda Red Cubs  75–69  JRU Light Bombers
Scoring by quarter: 15–10, 13–19, 19–19, 28–21
Pts: Andrei Ugaddan 26
Rebs: Andrei Ugaddan 7
Asts: 4 players 4
Pts: Datu Usop 27
Rebs: Mallorca, Estocapio 9
Asts: 7 players 1
Playtime Filoil Centre, San Juan
Referees: G. Ferrer, R. Yante, K. Regino

Quarterfinals

The teams that finished first and second in their respective groups will have the twice-to-beat advantage in the crossover quarterfinals.

(A1) Mapúa vs. (B4) San Beda

November 28, 2025
9:30 a.m.
Mapúa Red Robins  69–59  San Beda Red Cubs
Scoring by quarter: 14–13, 21–19, 21–14, 13–13
Pts: Jhilian Palis 20
Rebs: Chris Parame 12
Asts: Jhilian Palis 5
Pts: Andrei Ugaddan 19
Rebs: Andrei Ugaddan 8
Asts: Adiam Larosa 3
Mapua wins series in one game
Playtime Filoil Centre, San Juan
Referees: J. Buce, E. Faraon, H. Santos

(B1) EAC vs. (A5) San Sebastian

November 28, 2025
5:00 p.m.
EAC–ICA Brigadiers  71–70  San Sebastian Staglets
Scoring by quarter: 20–13, 17–26, 16–12, 18–19
Pts: Xyriel Macahipay 16
Rebs: Xyriel Macahipay 11
Asts: Clint Bonus 8
Pts: Browyn Tepan 16
Rebs: Jhon Ramiso 13
Asts: Browyn Tepan 4
EAC-ICA wins series in one game
Playtime Filoil Centre, San Juan
Referees: T. Celeste, C. Sanchez, D. Escaros

(A2) Arellano vs. (B3) LSGH

November 26, 2025
8:30 a.m.
Arellano Braves  86–79  La Salle Green Hills Greenies
Scoring by quarter: 27–28, 22–15, 14–16, 23–20
Pts: Aaron Manansala 22
Rebs: Sean Franco 13
Asts: Chris Dy 5
Pts: Jaime Hizon 26
Rebs: Jaime Teodoro 10
Asts: Camillo Jugo 5
Arellano wins series in one game
Playtime Filoil Centre, San Juan
Referees: R. Yante, A. Chumacera, K. Regino

(B2) Letran vs. (A3) Perpetual

November 26, 2025
5:00 p.m.
Letran Squires  69–74 (OT)  Perpetual Junior Altas
Scoring by quarter: 17–18, 22–13, 10–15, 11–14Overtime: 9–14
Pts: Egea, Macadangdang 12
Rebs: Egea, Pascual 7
Asts: Chua, Pascual 4
Pts: Don Rosales 18
Rebs: Lord Dulanas 9
Asts: Lord Dulanas 2
Playtime Filoil Centre, San Juan
Referees: R. Buaron, A, Manzano, R. Danas
November 30, 2025
1:00 p.m.
Letran Squires  70–65  Perpetual Junior Altas
Scoring by quarter: 22–14, 18–15, 14–20, 16–16
Pts: Alvin Villanueva 14
Rebs: Justin Cargo 10
Asts: Earl Dahino 4
Pts: Arkin Cristobal 15
Rebs: Arkin Cristobal 11
Asts: Don Rosales 4
Letran wins series in two games
Playtime Filoil Centre, San Juan
Referees: R. Buaron, R. Yante, H. Santos

Semifinals

The semifinals are best of three playoffs.

(A1) Mapúa vs. (A2) Arellano

December 2, 2025
8:30 a.m.
Mapúa Red Robins  90–99  Arellano Braves
Scoring by quarter: 25–30, 33–25, 17–25, 15–19
Pts: Jhilian Palis 25
Rebs: Chris Parame 14
Asts: Palis, Relojo 5
Pts: Ray Ladica 25
Rebs: Sean Franco 10
Asts: Franco, Dy 5
Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: F. Manalac, M. Felix, J. Tangkion
December 4, 2025
3:00 p.m.
Mapúa Red Robins  86–82  Arellano Braves
Scoring by quarter: 19–23, 23–16, 19–9, 25–34
Pts: Palis, Parame 18
Rebs: Froilan Reyes 15
Asts: Jhilian Palis 7
Pts: Aaron Manansala 24
Rebs: Manansala, Mendoza 8
Asts: Chris Dy 5
Playtime Filoil Centre, San Juan
Referees: A. Canete, M. Felix, H. Santos
December 7, 2025
9:30 a.m.
Mapúa Red Robins  107–109 (2OT)  Arellano Braves
Scoring by quarter: 24–22, 16–25, 25–19, 28–27, Overtime: 7–7, 7–9
Pts: Froilan Reyes 20
Rebs: Chris Parame 14
Asts: three players 3
Pts: Sean Franco 26
Rebs: Ray Ladica 16
Asts: Chris Dy 6
Arellano wins series 2–1
Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: F. Manalac, R. Moreto, H. Santos

(B1) EAC-ICA vs. (B2) Letran

December 2, 2025
5:00 p.m.
EAC–ICA Brigadiers  76–77  Letran Squires
Scoring by quarter: 15–18, 21–18, 20–21, 20–20
Pts: Kelly Coronel 19
Rebs: Coronel, Macahipay 8
Asts: Clint Bonus 6
Pts: Nathan Egea 23
Rebs: Dhale Lumague 8
Asts: Alvin Villanueva 5
Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: H. Villanueva, K. Regino, N. Canete
December 4, 2025
1:00 p.m.
EAC–ICA Brigadiers  75–70  Letran Squires
Scoring by quarter: 26–11, 15–12, 14–25, 20–22
Pts: Clint Bonus 20
Rebs: Xyriel Macahipay 10
Asts: Clint Bonus 6
Pts: Justin Cargo 12
Rebs: Dhale Lumague 10
Asts: Cabañero, Valdeavilla 3
Playtime Filoil Centre, San Juan
Referees: R. Moreto, T. Celeste, R. Yante
December 7, 2025
12:00 p.m.
EAC–ICA Brigadiers  68–77  Letran Squires
Scoring by quarter: 23–20, 16–21, 17–20, 12–16
Pts: Clint Bonus 22
Rebs: Tristan Allam 10
Asts: Clint Bonus 4
Pts: Nathan Egea 21
Rebs: Nathan Egea 10
Asts: Travis Pascual 6
Letran wins series 2–1
Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: R. Yante, A. Canete, M. Felix

Third place playoff

A third place playoff will be played by the semifinals losers.

December 10, 2025
8:00 a.m.
Mapúa Red Robins  84–74  EAC–ICA Brigadiers
Scoring by quarter: 26–25, 15–21, 22–16, 21–12
Pts: Froilan Reyes 18
Rebs: Chris Parame 9
Asts: Mercado, Palis 6
Pts: Noel Lanceta 22
Rebs: Xyriel Macahipay 9
Asts: Clint Bonus 8
Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: G. Ferrer, H. Santos, J. Tangkion

Finals

The finals is a best of three playoff.

December 10, 2025
11:00 a.m.
Arellano Braves  79–85  Letran Squires
Scoring by quarter: 19–22, 19–28, 25–10, 16–25
Pts: Ray Ladica 22
Rebs: Sean Franco 17
Asts: Chris Dy 4
Pts: Egea, Valdeavilla 19
Rebs: Dahino, Valdeavilla 7
Asts: Travis Pascual 5
Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: Aaron Cañete, Reynaldo Yante, Dennis Escaros
December 13, 2025
11:00 a.m.
Arellano Braves  88–91 (OT)  Letran Squires
Scoring by quarter: 18–17, 16–19, 16–13, 24–25Overtime: 14–17
Pts: Ray Ladica 37
Rebs: Sean Franco 10
Asts: Chris Dy 9
Pts: Justin Cargo 17
Rebs: Justin Cargo 14
Asts: Justin Cargo 5
Letran wins series 2–0
Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: Joenard Garcia, Ricor Buaron, Reynaldo Yante

Awards

 NCAA Season 101 juniors' basketball champions 

Letran Squires
15th title

The awards were given prior to game 2 of the finals, at the Araneta Coliseum.[47]

  • Most Valuable Player: Sean Franco (Arellano Braves)
  • Rookie of the Year: Josef Calo-oy (La Salle Green Hills Greenies)
  • Mythical Five:
    • Allan Laurenaria (Mapúa Red Robins)
    • Josef Calo-oy (La Salle Green Hills Greenies)
    • Patrick Pasinos (La Salle Green Hills Greenies)
    • Kelly Coronel (EAC–ICA Brigadiers)
    • Jhillian Palis (Mapúa Red Robins)
    • Ray Ladica (Arellano Braves)
  • Defensive Player of the Year: Sean Franco (Arellano Braves)
  • All-Defensive Team:
    • Sean Franco (Arellano Braves)
    • Patrick Pasinos (La Salle Green Hills Greenies)
    • MJ Bernabe (Mapúa Red Robins)
    • John Bagro (Mapúa Red Robins)
    • Kelly Coronel (EAC–ICA Brigadiers)
    • Browyn Tepan (San Sebastian Staglets)
  • Most Improved Player: Laurence Pillas (Arellano Braves)

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