Tag: NCAA
NCAA: ‘Unpredictable’ Lyceum emerges as early leader
Lyceum Pirates.–NCAA PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Just a week into the NCAA Season 99, Lyceum coach Gilbert Malabanan looked like he just ran through the gauntlet after his team’s escape over Perpetual Help on Saturday. Malabanan dragged his feet to the media room for the customary post-game press conference and let out a huge sigh of relief…
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JRU stuns Letran in OT in NCAA Season 99 opener
Agem Miranda and the JRU Heavy Bombers celebrate after beating the Letran Knights in the opening game of NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Host Jose Rizal University pulled off an opening upset of defending champion Letran, 85-79, in overtime in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament…
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Letran expects tough game vs JRU in NCAA Season 99 opener
Kurt Reyson, left, is expected to lead Letran in the NCAA Season 99.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Defending champion Letran fires off its title defense against host Jose Rizal University to open the NCAA Season 99 on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena. Letran, which is parading a new coach in Rensy Bajar, is aiming to capture…
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NCAA: Warren Bonifacio aims to impress in final season with Mapua
Warren Bonifacio.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Mapua captain Warren Bonifacio won’t be lacking motivation heading into the NCAA Season 99. Bonifacio is riding high after he was selected by the Magnolia Hotshots in the fifth round of the 2023 PBA Draft. But being drafted doesn’t guarantee anything and getting signed to make an actual PBA roster is…
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NCAA: Letran still groping for improvement, chemistry
Letran coach Rensy Bajar.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—A rare four-peat may be in play for Letran but that’s not the only goal of new coach Rensy Bajar. Despite the Knights being earmarked as the team to beat for NCAA Season 99, Bajar said his team is still a work in progress with a brand new lineup…
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San Beda fueled by ‘underdog mentality’ in NCAA Season 99
San Beda’s Peter Alfaro. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—If there’s anything San Beda will bring in the coming NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament, it’s the squad’s underdog mentality. The Red Lions, who have the most NCAA men’s basketball titles with 22, are embracing the role of underdogs this time. “A lot of people left, especially…
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Toroman comes in to help Converge, two NCAA programs – rezal404
Rajko Toroman makes his return. —FILE PHOTO Rajko Toroman, the Serbian who did the blueprint of the Gilas Pilipinas program more than a decade ago, is returning to the country to help numerous programs, counting two in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and the Converge FiberXers in the Philippine Basketball Association. Toroman was reportedly…
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St. Benilde relishes ‘favorable challenge’ en route to NCAA Seasons 99 and 100 – rezal404
FILE–St Benilde Blazers coach Charles Tiu. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—As early as now, College of St. Benilde is already facing a challenge not just for NCAA Season 99 but also for Season 100. However, it’s a good type of challenge. The Blazers, who fell short of taking the Season 98 crown last year,…
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Regional teams vow to give it their best vs UAAP, NCAA squads in Shakey’s Invitationals – rezal404
Some of the participating teams in the Shakey’s Super League National Invitationals. MANILA, Philippines — Regional teams relish their opportunity to play with the top UAAP and NCAA teams in the Shakey’s Super League National Invitationals starting on Saturday at Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan. Defending UAAP champion and inaugural Collegiate Pre-Season titlist La…
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UAAP, NCAA teams to simulate Fiba World Cup opening day games in test event – rezal404
Former NBA players Luis Scola and Dirk Nowitzki at the Fiba World Cup draw at Smart Araneta Coliseum. – MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Squads from the UAAP and NCAA will compete in “simulation” games in preparation for the Fiba World Cup happening here in August. According to Deputy Event Director Erika Dy, selected collegiate teams will…
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