The basketball tournaments of NCAA Season 91 were the Philippines' National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) tournaments for its 91st season. The Mapua Institute of Technology hosted the season, started with an opening ceremony held on June 27, 2015, at the Mall of Asia Arena followed by a double-header. Games are expected to be followed at the Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan, with two seniors and juniors games. The men's games are aired live by ABS-CBN Sports and Action and in High Definition on Balls HD 167.
Men's tournament
Teams TeamSchoolCoachArellano ChiefsArellano University (AU) Jerry CodiñeraLetran KnightsColegio de San Juan de Letran (CSJL) Aldin AyoBenilde BlazersDe La Salle–College of Saint Benilde (CSB) Gabby VelascoEAC GeneralsEmilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) Andy de GuzmanJRU Heavy BombersJosé Rizal University (JRU) Vergel MenesesLyceum PiratesLyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Topex RobinsonMapúa CardinalsMapúa Institute of Technology (MIT) Atoy CoSan Beda Red LionsSan Beda College (SBC) Jamike JarinSan Sebastian StagsSan Sebastian College – Recoletos (SSC-R) Rodney SantosPerpetual AltasUniversity of Perpetual Help System DALTA (UPHSD) Jimwell Gican
Changes from last season Full members (from probationary members):
EAC Generals Lyceum Pirates
Elimination round Team standings
Match-up results
Scores
First seed playoff Letran and San Beda were tied for first and second; a playoff was held to determine which will be the #1 seed.
Winner faces the #4 seed, while the loser faces the #3 seed. Both still have the twice-to-beat advantage in the semifinals.
Third to fourth seed playoffs JRU, Mapua and Arellano were tied fourth to fifth. JRU advanced to the third seed playoff due to superior tiebreaker, while Mapua and Arellano played each other in a one-game elimination playoff.
Mapúa vs. Arellano Winner advances to the third seed playoff and is guaranteed of no less than a #4 seed, while the loser is eliminated.
JRU vs Mapúa Winner is the third seed, while the loser settles for the #4 seed.
Bracket
*Overtime
Semifinals San Beda and Letran have the twice-to-beat advantage; they only have to win once, while their opponents twice, to advance to the Finals.
(1) San Beda vs. (4) JRU
(2) Letran vs. (3) Mapua
Finals This is a best-of-three playoff.
Finals Most Valuable Player:
All-Star Game The 10 member schools were divided into East and West. The East squad is represented by players from San Beda College, University of Perpetual Help, Arellano University, Jose Rizal University and San Sebastian College-Recoletos, while the West team draws from Lyceum of the Philippines University, Emilio Aguinaldo College, College of Saint Benilde, Mapua Institute of Technology, and Colegio de San Juan de Letran.
All-Star Game MVP: Rosters West NCAA All-Stars East NCAA All-Stars Mark Cruz Kevin Racal Rey Nambatac Jonathan Grey Pons Saavedra Jeffrey Ongteco Francis Munsayac Sydney Onwubere Christ Mejos Joseph Gabayni Wilson Baltazar Shaq Alanes Allwell Oraeme JP Nietes Justin Serrano Jio Jalalon Zach Nicholls Kent Sallado Abdul Razak Abdul Wahab Tey Teodoro Jordan dela Paz Michole Sorela Arthur dela Cruz Ryusei Koga Jamil Ortuoste Michael Calisaan Bradwyn Guinto Bright Akhuetie Earl Thompson (replaced by John Ylagan) Gab Dalangon Coach: Aldin Ayo Coach: Jamike Jarin
Side events winners 3-Point Shootout Champion: Slam Dunk Champion: Miss NCAA: Miss NCAA 1st Runner-Up: Miss NCAA 2nd Runner-Up:
Awards
The awards were given prior to Game 1 of the Men's basketball finals on October 23, 2015, at the Mall of Asia Arena. Most Valuable Player: Rookie of the Year: Mythical Five:
Defensive Player of the Year: All-Defensive Team:
Most Improved Player: Coach of the Year:
Broadcast notes Finals Simulcast over ABS-CBN Sports and Action, The Filipino Channel or ABS-CBN Sports and Action International, and Balls HD 195 with replays on Balls and Balls HD 195. Game Play-by-play Analyst Courtside ReportersGame 1 Anton Roxas Olsen Racela Myrtle Sarrosa and Ceej TantengcoGame 2 Andrei Felix Allan Gregorio Roxanne Montealegre and Ceej TantengcoGame 3 Anton Roxas Allan Gregorio Myrtle Sarrosa and Ceej Tantengco Additional Game 3 crew: Award presenter: Andrei Felix
Juniors' tournament Elimination round Team standings
Match-up results
Scores
Fourth seed playoff
Bracket
Stepladder semifinals The semifinals consists of two rounds of single-elimination.
(3) Arellano vs. (4) LSGH
(2) Malayan vs. (3) Arellano
Finals Since San Beda swept the elimination round, the Finals is a de facto best of five series with San Beda automatically leading 1–0. Therefore, San Beda has to win twice, while Arellano needed thrice, to win the championship.
Finals Most Valuable Player:
Awards
Most Valuable Player: Mythical Five:
Defensive Player of the Year: Rookie of the Year: Most Improved Player: Coach of the Year:
Controversies Wrong uniform The NCAA Management Committee, chaired by Melchor Divina of Mapua, upheld the recommendation of commissioner Arturo Cristobal forfeiting La Salle-Greenhills’ 88–49 victory over Letran. LSGH's Jesmar Pedrosa, Alain Madrigal and Ladis Lepalam wore Nos. 20, 28 and 27, respectively, which violated a league rule limiting the use of jersey numbers to Nos. 4 to 19.
See also UAAP Season 78 basketball tournaments
References
External links Official website