NCAA Season 100 basketball tournaments

NCAA Season 100
Siglo Uno: Inspiring Legacies
Host schoolLyceum of the Philippines University
Men's Finals G1 G2Wins
 Mapúa Cardinals 84 942
 Benilde Blazers 73 820
DurationDecember 1–7, 2024
Arena(s)Araneta Coliseum
Finals MVPClint Escamis
Winning coachRandy Alcantara (1st title)
Semifinalists
TV network(s)
Juniors' Finals G1 G2G3Wins
 Perpetual Junior Altas 100 911012
 La Salle Green Hills Greenies 96 95671
DurationApril 11–15, 2025
Arena(s)Filoil EcoOil Centre
Finals MVPLebron Jhames Daep
Winning coachJoph Cleopas
Semifinalists
TV network(s)

The NCAA Season 100 basketball tournaments were the basketball tournaments of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) (NCAA) for its 2024–25 season. The tournament was hosted by Lyceum of the Philippines University. Opening day of the men's tournament was held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena on September 7, 2024, while the rest of the elimination round games was held at the Filoil EcoOil Centre, then the final elimination gameday and semifinals held at the Cuneta Astrodome, then the finals at the Araneta Coliseum. The juniors' tournament started on February 24, 2025, and ended on April 15, 2025.

The Mapúa Cardinals won their first men's championship since NCAA Season 67 (1991), defeated the Benilde Blazers. Mapúa finished first at the end of the elimination round and defeated the Lyceum Pirates in the semifinals. Benilde finished second, and ousted the defending champions San Beda Red Lions in the other semifinal.

The Perpetual Junior Altas won the first juniors' championship. They defeated the La Salle Green Hills Greenies in the finals. Perpetual finished the elimination round first, with Letran, LSGH and San Beda tied for second, with the three teams ranked by tiebreakers. LSGH eliminated defending champions Letran, while Perpetual defeated San Beda. San Beda won third place, while Perpetual clinched the first basketball title for their school in the deciding game three of the finals.

Tournament format

The NCAA is expected to follow the Final Four format used since 1997.

The NCAA mulled in moving the seniors' tournament to the second semester, and the juniors' tournament to the first semester. Reasons for the move include struggles in adjusting its calendar as a 10-team league, and for a more "unified" college basketball season; the move would have also allowed the juniors' tournament to revert to a double round robin elimination round format.[1]

The plans did not push through, as the league opted to have the seniors' tournament in the first semester of the academic year. Unlike in the past two seasons, while men's gamedays are held five days a week, all gamedays was scheduled to be doubleheaders, except for the final playing day of the first round of eliminations, which shall be a single game involving last year's finals participants.[2]

The NCAA appointed Ogie Bernarte as basketball commissioner for this season. However, both Bernarte and his mother fell ill as the first round of the eliminations was ending. He was replaced by Joel Ngo starting at the second round. While both Bernarte and his mother recovered, the NCAA decided to retain Ngo to avoid another transition, and instead made Bernarte a consultant.[3]

The third place playoff, introduced last season, was originally included in the tournament. However, due to logistical issues, the NCAA decided to cancel it for the men's tournament instead.[4]

The juniors' basketball tournament continued to have a single round-robin elimination round.

Teams

All ten schools participated.

Men's teams
Team College Coach Uniform manufacturer[5]
Arellano Chiefs Arellano University (AU) Chico Manabat
Letran Knights Colegio de San Juan de Letran (CSJL) Allen Ricardo Anta
Benilde Blazers De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (CSB) Charles Tiu Anta
EAC Generals Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) Jerson Cabiltes Power Hoops
JRU Heavy Bombers José Rizal University (JRU) Louie Gonzalez Power Hoops
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 Anta
San Sebastian Stags San Sebastian College – Recoletos (SSC–R) Arvin Bonleon Kalos Sportswear
Perpetual Altas University of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) Olsen Racela World Balance
Juniors' teams
Team High school Coach
Arellano Braves Arellano University High School (AU) Jun Cuevas
Letran Squires Colegio de San Juan de Letran (CSJL) Willie Miller
EAC Brigadiers Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) Noy Catalan
JRU Light Bombers José Rizal University (JRU) Ernani Epondulan
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) 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
Perpetual Altas[6] Myk Saguiguit Demoted to assistant coach January 11, 2024 Olsen Racela January 11, 2024
San Sebastian Stags[7] John Kallos Fired February 9, 2024 Arvin Bonleon February 9, 2024
Letran Knights Rensy Bajar Fired February 16, 2024[8] Allen Ricardo May 30, 2024[9]
Letran Squires Allen Ricardo Signed by Letran Knights May 30, 2024 Willie Miller
Lyceum Junior Pirates[10] JC Docto Replaced June 3, 2024 Al Vergara June 3, 2024

Venues

SM MOA
Arena
Filoil EcoOil
Centre
Cuneta
Astrodome
Araneta Coliseum
Venues in Metro Manila

For the men's tournament, the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay hosted opening day, while Filoil EcoOil Centre in San Juan hosted the remainder of the elimination round.[2] The last two game days of the first round which were originally to be held at the Filoil EcoOil Centre were then made into a tripleheader held at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.[11] The second gameday postponed by Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami), and the semifinals was held at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay. The finals was then held at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.[12]

For the juniors' tournament, elimination round games are split on the Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) Sports and Cultural Center in Manila for Sunday gamedays, and on the Filoil EcoOil Centre for gamedays on other days of the week.

Arena Location Capacity
Araneta Coliseum Quezon City 14,429
Cuneta Astrodome Pasay 12,000
EAC Sports and Cultural Center Manila
Filoil EcoOil Centre San Juan 6,000
SM Mall of Asia Arena Pasay 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.[13]

The ban of foreign student-athletes first applied in Season 96 (2020) is still in effect, requiring all players to be Filipinos.[14]

Men's rosters
Arellano Letran Benilde EAC JRU Lyceum Mapúa San Beda San Sebastian Perpetual
Renzo Abiera Jovel Baliling Jesse Arciaga Brianne Angeles Shawn Argente Genesis Aviles Sherfrazkhan Abdulla Yukien Andrada Nikko Aguilar John Abis
Andrei Acop Vince Cuajao Jhomel Ancheta Jethro Bacud Mart Barrera Ato Barba Noel Agemenyi JC Bonzalida Rafael Are JP Boral
Anthony Borromeo CJ Delfino Joseph Cajucom Jude Bagay Lance Benitez JM Bravo Jeco Bancale Richi Calimag Khit Barroga Ralph Cauguiran
Yuan Camay Charles Dimaano Gene Carillo Joshua Devara Renz Bernardo Khen Caduyac Yam Concepcion RC Calimag Franz Chuidian Ruvic Danag
JL Capulong Jimboy Estrada Gab Cometa Axel Doromal Karl de Jesus JD Culanay Cyrus Cuenco Joe Celzo Clarence Cruz Angelo Gelsano
Andrei de Leon Edzel Galoy Anton Eusebio Dave Ednilag Marj de Leon Greg Cunanan Clint Escamis Ismael Culdora Raymart Escobido Mark Gojo Cruz
Joshua dela Cruz Rafael Go Irele Galas King Gurtiza Cyrus Ferrer Ronald Colian Jr. Aaron Fermin Penny Estacio Tristan Felebrico Axlrose Javier
Joseph Espiritu Paolo Javillonar Zenric Jarque Mac Chester Jacob Darrel Garcia Jonathan Daileg Joaquin Garcia Nygel Gonzales Ralph Gabat Axl Manuel
Xander Estacio James Jumao-as Allen Liwag Gelo Loristo Joshua Guiab Omar Gordon Chris Hubilla Zane Jalbuena Reggz Gabat Bryan Manuel
Karl Flores Kobe Monje John Morales Aldeo Lucero Justin Lozano Mclaude Guadaña Andrei Igliane Bismarck Lina Jelo Lintol Inigo Montemayor
Em Geromino Jace Miller Matthew Oli JC Luciano Jonathan Medina Gyle Montaño John Jabonete James Payosing James Maliwat RIchard Movida
Joseph Hernal Nathaniel Montecillo Roger Onoda Jherald Manacho Sidney Mosqueda Neil Moralejo Lawrence Mangubat Jomel Puno Migs Pascual Jearico Nunez
CJ Libang Joseph Nunag Justine Sanchez Kyle Ochavo Ivan Panapanaan Lyon Pallingayan Arjay Pantaleon AJ Royo Kyle Ramilo Shawn Orgo
Drei Miller James Pradella Mark Sangco Wilmar Oftana Joseph Pangilinan JD Panelo JC Recto Adrian Sollano Christian Ricio Christian Pagaran
T-Mc Ongotan Kevin Santos Edson Serrano Harvey Pagsanjan Patrick Ramos Dave Paulo Brix Reyno Bryan Sajonia Vince Suico Emmanuel Pizarro
Bryan Rosalin Mark Sarza Ian Torres Rico Postanes Marvin Raymundo Simon Peñafiel Edward Ryan III Menard Songcuya Leo Velasco Nathaniel Sevilla
Basti Valencia Klein Tagotongan Paul Turco Nico Quinal Ralph Samontanes Michael Versoza Joshua Tagala Justin Thompson
Maverick Vinoya Christian Vergara Winston Ynot Erlan Umpad Vince Sarmiento Renz Villegas Emmanuel Tagle

Men's tournament

The men's tournament started on September 7, 2024, with the traditional host vs. defending champion opening game featuring the Lyceum Pirates and the San Beda Red Lions in the SM Mall of Asia Arena.[15] It ended on December 7, 2024, with the Mapúa Cardinals defeating the Benilde Blazers.[16]

Elimination round

The NCAA postponed October 23[17] and 25 games[18] due to inclement weather caused by Tropical Storm Kristine (Trami).

Team standings

Pos Team W L PCT GB Qualification
1  Mapúa Cardinals 15 3 .833 — Twice-to-beat in the semifinals
2  Benilde Blazers 14 4 .778 1
3  San Beda Red Lions 10 8 .556[a] 5 Twice-to-win in the semifinals
4  Lyceum Pirates (H) 10 8 .556[a] 5
5  EAC Generals 9 9 .500 6
6  Letran Knights 8 10 .444 7
7  Arellano Chiefs 7 11 .389[b] 8
8  Perpetual Altas 7 11 .389[b] 8
9  San Sebastian Stags 6 12 .333 9
10  JRU Heavy Bombers 4 14 .222 11
Source: GMA
(H) Hosts
Notes:
  1. ^ a b Head-to-head point differential: San Beda +14, Lyceum −14
  2. ^ a b Head-to-head point differential: Arellano +5, Perpetual −5

Match-up results

 Round 1Round 2
Team ╲ Game123456789101112131415161718
 Arellano
 Letran
 Benilde
 EAC
 JRU
 Lyceum
 Mapúa
 San Beda
 San Sebastian
 Perpetual
Source: GMA
  = Win;   = OT win;   = Loss;   = OT loss

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.

Teams AU CSJL CSB EAC JRU LPU MU SBU SSC–R UPHSD
Arellano Chiefs — 79–86 73–71 80–87* 89–92 86–90* 71–77 72–70 87–73 67–69
Letran Knights 65–67 — 71–69 75–73 70–62 78–66 62–77 64–66 84–91 82–73***
Benilde Blazers 100–77 83–78 — 77–55 84–69 103–78 78–65 70–65* 96–94* 78–51
EAC Generals 69–59 68–58 65–69 — 63–75 90–88 66–69 68–55 97–86 67–73
JRU Heavy Bombers 77–81 90–86 65–80 66–73 — 92–97 81–88 60–77 90–74 66–82
Lyceum Pirates 86–91 91–68 82–81 74–65 82–80 — 96–81 63–79 93–95 64–62
Mapúa Cardinals 75–69 86–78 75–73 82–79 75–71 69–68 — 69–76* 91–72 71–65
San Beda Red Lions 79–65 71–75 62–70 89–59 83–70 62–64 55–58 — 85–75 63–62
San Sebastian Stags 88–75 98–101** 85–91 94–101 87–85 85–93 79–95 79–70 — 52–60
Perpetual Altas 59–66 71–61 56–61 70–78 86–82 89–83* 57–71 53–57 72–83 —
Source: GMA
Legend: Blue = left column team win; Red = top row team win.
Matches with lighter background shading were decided after overtime.

Bracket

Semifinals
(Nos. 1 & 2 have twice-to-beat advantage)		Finals
(Best-of-three playoff)
1 Mapúa89
4 Lyceum79
1 Mapúa8494
2 Benilde7382
2 Benilde79
3 San Beda63

Semifinals

The top two seeded teams after the elimination round have the twice-to-beat advantage in the semifinals, where they have to be beaten twice, while their opponents only once.

This season's semifinalists are identical with the previous season's, albeit with different seedings.[19]

(1) Mapúa vs. (4) Lyceum

Mapúa clinched a semifinals berth with their win over Lyceum.[20] The Cardinals then clinched the twice-to-beat advantage with their win against Perpetual.[21] Mapúa finally clinched the #1 seed after they defeated Arellano in their last elimination round game.[22] They will face #4 seed Lyceum, who qualified for the Final Four and clinched the #4 seed after they beat Benilde.[23]

November 23, 2024
11:00 a.m.
Mapúa Cardinals  89–79  Lyceum Pirates
Scoring by quarter: 29–21, 26–25, 8–19, 26–14
Pts: Clint Escamis 33
Rebs: Chris Hubilla 8
Asts: Marc Cuenco 6		 Pts: JM Bravo 20
Rebs: JM Bravo 10
Asts: Vincent Cunanan 4
Mapúa wins series in one game
Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay
Referees: Roldan Dionson, Tom Mendoza & Meng Gomez

(2) Benilde vs. (3) San Beda

Benilde clinched a semifinals berth with Mapúa's win over Lyceum.[20] The Blazers then clinched the twice-to-beat advantage with their win against Letran.[24] CSB clinched the #2 seed after Mapúa won against Arellano in their final elimination round game.[22] They will face #3 seed San Beda, who qualified for the Final Four and clinched the #3 seed after Lyceum won over EAC.[25]

November 23, 2024
2:30 p.m.
Benilde Blazers  79–63  San Beda Red Lions
Scoring by quarter: 25–14, 28–13, 17–15, 9–21
Pts: Allen Liwag 20
Rebs: Allen Liwag 8
Asts: Jhomel Ancheta 5		 Pts: AJ Royo 14
Rebs: Andrada, Bonzalida 5 each
Asts: Nygel Gonzales 3
Benilde wins series in one game
Cuneta Astrodome, Pasay
Referees: Arnold Raytos, Totie Celeste & Jerome Gay

Finals

The finals is a best-of-three playoff between semifinal winners. This is the first finals since NCAA Season 80 (2004) where neither Letran or San Beda qualified,[26] and the first since NCAA Season 85 (2009) where another team aside from those two shall win a title.[27]

Mapúa clinched its second consecutive finals appearance.[28] Meanwhile, Benilde qualified for its second finals in three years.[29] This will be the first finals match-up between Mapúa and Benilde.[27]

December 1, 2024
2:00 p.m.
Mapúa Cardinals  84–73  Benilde Blazers
Scoring by quarter: 26–20, 16–17, 15–11, 27–25
Pts: Clint Escamis 30
Rebs: Chris Hubilla 9
Asts: Escamis, Mangubat 4 each		 Pts: Allen Liwag 18
Rebs: Allen Liwag 14
Asts: Ancheta, Ynot 5 each
Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: Joenard Garcia, Jerome Gay, Tom Mendoza
December 7, 2024
2:30 p.m.
Mapúa Cardinals  94–82  Benilde Blazers
Scoring by quarter: 24–23, 21–14, 21–19, 28–26
Pts: Cyrus Cuenco 19
Rebs: Chris Hubilla 8
Asts: Cuenco, Escamis 4 each		 Pts: Justine Sanchez 24
Rebs: Allen Liwag 10
Asts: Justine Sanchez 5
Mapúa wins series 2–0
Araneta Coliseum, Quezon City
Referees: Kenny Regino, Marlon Mendosa, Joenard Garcia

The Cardinals won the championship on a 12-game winning streak, including sweeping Benilde in the finals. Mapúa won its first title since NCAA Season 67 (1991), ending a 33-year title drought.[16]

Awards

 NCAA Season 100 men's basketball champions 

Mapúa Cardinals
Sixth title

The awards were given prior to game 2 of the finals, at the Araneta Coliseum.[30]

  • Most Valuable Player: Allen Liwag (Benilde Blazers)
  • Rookie of the Year: Chris Hubilla (Mapúa Cardinals)
  • Mythical Five:
    • Allen Liwag (Benilde Blazers)
    • Clint Escamis (Mapúa Cardinals)
    • John Barba (Lyceum Pirates)
    • Tony Ynot (Benilde Blazers)
    • Tristan Felebrico (San Sebastian Stags)
  • Defensive Player of the Year: Allen Liwag (Benilde Blazers)
  • All-Defensive Team:
    • Allen Liwag (Benilde Blazers)
    • Tristan Felebrico (San Sebastian Stags)
    • Kevin Santos (Letran Knights)
    • Lorenz Capulong (Arellano Chiefs)
    • Wilmar Oftana (EAC Generals)
  • Most Improved Player: Lorenz Capulong (Arellano Chiefs)
  • Freshman of the Year: Chris Hubilla (Mapúa Cardinals)

Player of the Week

The Collegiate Press Corps names a player of the week throughout the season.

Week Player Team
September 7–15[31] Allen Liwag  Benilde Blazers
September 17–22[32] Pao Javillonar  Letran Knights
September 24–29[33] Kevin Santos  Letran Knights
October 1–5[34] Jomel Puno  San Beda Red Lions
October 8–13[35] King Gurtiza  EAC Generals
October 15–20[36] Chris Hubilla  Mapúa Cardinals
October 22–30[37] Lawrence Mangubat  Mapúa Cardinals
November 5–10[38] Clint Escamis  Mapúa Cardinals
November 12–16[39] Ato Barba  Lyceum Pirates

Statistical leaders

Season player highs

San Sebastian's Paeng Are emerged as the scoring champion, and Benilde's Allen Liwag won the rebounding title, this season.[40]

Statistic Player Team Average
Points per game Paeng Are  San Sebastian Stags 17.88
Rebounds per game Allen Liwag  Benilde Blazers 11.28
Assists per game Jimboy Estrada  Letran Knights 5.82
Steals per game Paeng Are  San Sebastian Stags 2.53
Blocks per game Kevin Santos  Letran Knights 2.13
Field goal percentage Joshua Guiab  JRU Heavy Bombers 59.88%
Three-point field goal percentage Marc Cuenco  Mapúa Cardinals 43.62%
Free throw percentage Jimboy Estrada  Letran Knights 86.11%
Turnovers per game Jimboy Estrada  Letran Knights 4.82

Game player highs

Statistic Player Team Total Opponent
Points Vince Cuajao  Letran Knights 34[a]  San Sebastian Stags
Pao Javillonar  Letran Knights 31  Benilde Blazers
Rebounds Allen Liwag  Benilde Blazers 18  Mapúa Cardinals
Assists Paeng Are  San Sebastian Stags 13  Lyceum Pirates
Steals Paeng Are  San Sebastian Stags 7[a]  Benilde Blazers
Renz Villegas  Lyceum Pirates 7  Perpetual Altas
Blocks Kevin Santos  Letran Knights 6  EAC Generals
Turnovers Chris Hubilla  Mapúa Cardinals 8  Letran Knights

Season team highs

Statistic Team Average
Points per game  San Sebastian Stags 82.78
Rebounds per game  Benilde Blazers 49.72
Assists per game  Benilde Blazers 18.56
Steals per game  Arellano Chiefs 10.0
Blocks per game  Letran Knights 4.0
Field goal percentage  Benilde Blazers 43.8%
Three-point field goal percentage  San Beda Red Lions 32.09%
Free throw percentage  Letran Knights 73.94%
Turnovers per game  San Sebastian Stags 12.56

Game team highs

Statistic Team Total Opponent
Points  Benilde Blazers 103  Lyceum Pirates
Rebounds  Letran Knights 65  Perpetual Altas
Assists  Benilde Blazers 30  Lyceum Pirates
Steals  San Sebastian Stags 20[a]  Benilde Blazers
 Arellano Chiefs 16  San Sebastian Stags
Blocks  EAC Generals 11[a]  Arellano Chiefs
 Benilde Blazers 8  Arellano Chiefs
Field goal percentage  Benilde Blazers 62.0%  Lyceum Pirates
Three-point field goal percentage  EAC Generals 48.0%  San Sebastian Stags
Free throw percentage  San Beda Red Lions 100%  Perpetual Altas
Turnovers  Benilde Blazers 31[a]  San Sebastian Stags
 Perpetual Altas 26  Mapúa Cardinals
  1. ^ a b c d e Game went into overtime

Discipline

The following were disciplined throughout the course of the season:

Broadcasting

GMA Network is the official broadcaster of NCAA Season 100. The semifinals aired at GTV and Heart of Asia (HOA),[47] while game 1 of the finals will be aired on GMA and HOA, while games 2, and 3, if necessary, will be aired on GTV and HOA. All games were livestreamed on GMA Sports and NCAA's social media accounts, while GMA News TV International holds international rights.[48]

Game Play-by-play Analyst Courtside reporter(s) Network
Semifinals #1 vs. #4 Anton Roxas Martin Antonio Bianca Alejandre HOA
Semifinals #2 vs. #3 Martin Javier Prince Rivero Aleea Fedillaga GTV, HOA
Finals Game 1 Martin Javier Beau Belga Flo del Agua & Aleea Fedillaga GMA, HOA
Finals Game 2 Anton Roxas Martin Antonio Glycel Galpo & Kristine San Agustin GTV, HOA

Additional game 2 crew: Martin Javier (interviewer and awarding ceremony presenter)

Juniors' tournament

The juniors' tournament started on February 24, 2025,[49] and ended on April 15, 2025.

Elimination round

Team standings

Pos Team W L PCT GB Qualification
1  Perpetual Junior Altas 8 1 .889 — Twice-to-beat in the semifinals
2  Letran Squires 6 3 .667[a] 2
3  La Salle Green Hills Greenies 6 3 .667[a] 2 Twice-to-win in the semifinals
4  San Beda Red Cubs 6 3 .667[a] 2
5  EAC–ICA Brigadiers 5 4 .556[b] 3
6  Malayan Red Robins 5 4 .556[b] 3
7  Arellano Braves 3 6 .333[c] 5
8  San Sebastian Staglets 3 6 .333[c] 5
9  JRU Light Bombers 2 7 .222 6
10  Lyceum Junior Pirates (H) 1 8 .111 7
Source:
(H) Hosts
Notes:
  1. ^ a b c Head-to-head goal differential: Letran +10, LSGH +7, San Beda −17
  2. ^ a b Head-to-head goal differential: EAC +7, Malayan −7
  3. ^ a b Head-to-head goal differential: Arellano +19, San Sebastian −19

Match-up results

Source:
  = Win;   = OT win;   = Loss;   = OT loss

Scores

Results on top and to the right of the dashes are for first-round games.

Teams AU CSJL EAC JRU LSGH LPU–C MHSS SBU–R SSC–R UPHSD
Arellano Braves 72–80 71–87 85–69 91–84 72–92 78–81 68–105 95–74 80–92
Letran Squires 73–54 67–68 86–80* 63–45 73–81* 71–64 88–84 70–85
EAC Brigadiers 57–55 81–70 93–84 78–71 75–77* 76–73 84–103
JRU Light Bombers 54–76 67–64 61–74 62–64 58–68 78–85
La Salle Green Hills Greenies 100–92 76–73 78–65 82–79 88–92
Lyceum Junior Pirates 58–76 56–68 77–83 39–71
Malayan Red Robins 71–69 74–79 80–86
San Beda Red Cubs 69–64 83–80
San Sebastian Staglets 69–104
Perpetual Junior Altas
Source:
Legend: Blue = left column team win; Red = top row team win.
Matches with lighter background shading were decided after overtime.

Bracket

Semifinals
(Nos. 1 & 2 have twice-to-beat advantage)		Finals
(Best-of-three playoff)
1 Perpetual96
4 San Beda–Rizal89
1 Perpetual10091101
3 LSGH969567
2 Letran7477
3 LSGH78*78
Third place playoff
4 San Beda–Rizal74
2 Letran59

*Overtime

Semifinals

The top two seeded teams after the elimination round have the twice-to-beat advantage in the semifinals, where they have to be beaten twice, while their opponents only once.

The Perpetual Junior Altas clinched a semifinals berth after defeating the EAC Brigadiers.[50] The Letran Squires clinched a playoff berth after their win against the Arellano Braves.[51] On the final elimination round gameday, San Beda and LSGH defeated EAC and JRU respectively to round up the playoffs participants.[52] Perpetual then defeated Letran to clinch the #1 seed, while Letran settles for the #2 via tiebreakers.[53]

(1) Perpetual vs. (4) San Beda

April 7, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Perpetual Junior Altas  96–87  San Beda Red Cubs
Scoring by quarter: 21–24, 30–16, 29–25, 16–22
Pts: Dan Rosales 19
Rebs: Lebron Jhames Daep 10
Asts: Lebron Jhames Daep 5		 Pts: Francis Dollente 15
Rebs: Francis Dollente 6
Asts: Andrei Uggadan 6
Perpetual wins series in one game

Perpetual qualified to its second consecutive finals after defeated the San Beda Red Cubs.[54]

(2) Letran vs. (3) LSGH

April 7, 2025
2:30 p.m.
Letran Squires  74–78 (OT)  La Salle Green Hills Greenies
Scoring by quarter: 24–16, 14–21, 24–21, 9–13, Overtime: 3–7
Pts: Daniel Padilla 30
Rebs: Justine Hugo 9
Asts: 3 players 3		 Pts: Arle Podador 19
Rebs: Ram Sharma 15
Asts: Gian Gomez 4
April 9, 2025
2:30 p.m.
Letran Squires  77–78  La Salle Green Hills Greenies
Scoring by quarter: 22–17, 23–21, 15–22, 17–18
Pts: Daniel Padilla 20
Rebs: Justin Cargo 10
Asts: Justin Cargo 5		 Pts: Guillian Quines 28
Rebs: Ram Sharma 9
Asts: James Ison 6
LSGH wins series in two games

The La Salle Green Hills Greenies forced a deciding game 2 against defending champions Letran.[54] Returning from suspension, Guillian Quines scored 28 points, including the game winner, to lead LSGH back to the finals. Letran's Daniel Padilla missed a buzzer beater to deny a third consecutive Finals appearance from the defending champions.[55]

Letran coach Willie Miller wrote to the management committee on a supposed flop made by LSGH player Arle Podador in the last 6.5 seconds of the game; the referees ruled that replays were inconclusive.[56]

Third place playoff

April 13, 2025
12:00 p.m.
Letran Squires  59–74  San Beda Red Cubs
Scoring by quarter: 14–19, 13–22, 18–17, 14–16
Pts: 3 players 8
Rebs: Jhuniel dela Rama 8
Asts: Quiones, Silorio 2		 Pts: Randaile Medroso 24
Rebs: MJ Vailoces 12
Asts: MJ Vailoces 5

Finals

The semifinals winners shall dispute the championship in a best-of-three finals.

April 11, 2025
2:30 p.m.
Perpetual Junior Altas  100–96  La Salle Green Hills Greenies
Scoring by quarter: 26–22, 18–23, 35–23, 21–28
Pts: Lebron Jhames Daep 21
Rebs: Icee Cailangan 12
Asts: Icee Cailangan 7		 Pts: Guillian Quines 29
Rebs: Ortega, Sharma 8
Asts: Dale Ortega 4
April 13, 2025
2:30 p.m.
Perpetual Junior Altas  91–95  La Salle Green Hills Greenies
Scoring by quarter: 30–37, 24–15, 17–16, 20–26
Pts: Jan Roluna 25
Rebs: Lebron Jhames Daep 14
Asts: Icee Callangan 9		 Pts: Guillian Quines 35
Rebs: Ram Sharma 16
Asts: Gomez, Ison 6
April 15, 2025
2:30 p.m.
Perpetual Junior Altas  101–67  La Salle Green Hills Greenies
Scoring by quarter: 32–18, 26–20, 23–17, 20–12
Pts: Jan Roluna 15
Rebs: Lebron Jhames Daep 12
Asts: Icee Callangan 12		 Pts: Guillian Quines 18
Rebs: Ram Sharma 7
Asts: Gian Gomez 3
Perpetual wins series, 2–1
  • Finals Most Valuable Player: Lebron Jhames Daep (Perpetual Junior Altas)
  • Coach of the Year: Joph Cleopas (Perpetual Junior Altas)

Awards

 NCAA Season 100 juniors' basketball champions 

Perpetual Junior Altas
First title

The awards were given prior to game 2 of the finals, at the Filoil EcoOil Centre.[57]

  • Most Valuable Player: Lebron Jhames Daep (Perpetual Junior Altas)
  • Rookie of the Year: Allan Laurenaria (Malayan Red Robins)
  • Mythical Five:
    • Lebron Jhames Daep (Perpetual Junior Altas)
    • Jan Roluna (Perpetual Junior Altas)
    • Jhuniel dela Rama (Letran Squires)
    • EJ Castillo (EAC–ICA Brigadiers)
    • Sanlea Penaverde (San Sebastian Staglets)
  • Defensive Player of the Year: Sean Franco (Arellano Braves)
  • All-Defensive Team:
    • Sean Franco (Arellano Braves)
    • Lebron Jhames Daep (Perpetual Junior Altas)
    • Sanlea Penaverde (San Sebastian Staglets)
    • Jhuniel dela Rama (Letran Squires)
    • Allan Laurenaria (Malayan Red Robins)
  • Most Improved Player: Jericho Cristino (Perpetual Junior Altas)

Statistical leaders

Season player highs

Statistic Player Team Average
Points per game Sanlea Peñaverde  San Sebastian Staglets 24.11
Rebounds per game Jhuniel Dela Rama  Letran Squires 9.22
Assists per game Clint Bonus  EAC–ICA Brigadiers 5.89
Steals per game Kit Bonus  San Sebastian Staglets 4.0
Blocks per game Joss Poli  Lyceum Junior Pirates 2.11
Field goal percentage Jan Roluna  Perpetual Junior Altas 57.14%
Three-point field goal percentage Lexi Callueng  JRU Light Bombers 40.0%
Free throw percentage EJ Castillo  EAC–ICA Brigadiers 86.96%
Turnovers per game Kit Bonus  San Sebastian Staglets 7.0

Game player highs

Statistic Player Team Total Opponent
Points Daniel Padilla  Letran Squires 39  San Sebastian Staglets
Rebounds Allan Laurenaria  Malayan Red Robins 16  JRU Light Bombers
Harry Herrera  San Sebastian Staglets  Malayan Red Robins
Jhuniel Dela Rama  Letran Squires 16[a]  La Salle Green Hills Greenies
Assists Neil Abequibel  JRU Light Bombers 13  Arellano Braves
Steals Sanlea Peñaverde  San Sebastian Stags 9  Lyceum Junior Pirates
Blocks 5 players various 4 various
Turnovers James Almario  JRU Light Bombers 11  Arellano Braves

Season team highs

Statistic Team Average
Points per game  Perpetual Junior Altas 88.67
Rebounds per game  Letran Squires 51.89
Assists per game  Perpetual Junior Altas 22.33
Steals per game  La Salle Green Hills Greenies 14.0
Blocks per game  Arellano Braves 5.89
Field goal percentage  Perpetual Junior Altas 42.32%
Three-point field goal percentage  Malayan Red Robins 29.25%
Free throw percentage  Perpetual Junior Altas 64.18%
Turnovers per game  JRU Light Bombers 15.78

Game team highs

Statistic Team Total Opponent
Points  San Beda Red Cubs 105  Arellano Braves
Rebounds  Letran Squires 71[a]  La Salle Green Hills Greenies
 Perpetual Junior Altas 64  Lyceum Junior Pirates
Assists  Perpetual Junior Altas 33  San Sebastian Staglets
Steals  San Sebastian Staglets 22  Lyceum Junior Pirates
Blocks  Arellano Braves 10  EAC–ICA Brigadiers
Field goal percentage  JRU Light Bombers 55.0%  Perpetual Junior Altas
Three-point field goal percentage  Arellano Braves 41.0%  La Salle Green Hills Greenies
Free throw percentage  Letran Squires 100%  EAC–ICA Brigadiers
Turnovers  Letran Squires 33[a]  La Salle Green Hills Greenies
 Lyceum Junior Pirates 31  San Sebastian Staglets
  1. ^ a b c Game went to overtime

See also

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