The EAC Generals basketball program represents Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) in men's basketball as a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) (NCAA). The EAC Generals joined the NCAA in 2009, having been a fixture in the National Capital Region Athletic Association (NCRAA) and Universities and Colleges Athletic Association (UCAA).
History
NCRAA and UCAA champions The Generals have been champions in the NCRAA and UCAA due to the exploits of Ronjay Buenafe, seen to be as the best player in program history, having his #8 jersey retired by the team.
Entry to the NCAA The Generals joined the NCAA in 2009 as one of the three guest teams. The Generals finished with a 6–12 record. Nomar Angeles Isla coached the Generals until 2010 when he went on to be their representative in the management committee. He was replaced by Gerry Esplana. They had their best showing in 2013 when they finished with a winning record at 10–8, but barely missed the Final Four. At the next season, the Generals finished outside the playoff places, and figured in a brawl against the Mapua Cardinals. This, coupled with internal issues with management, led to Esplana to resign.
Andy de Guzman coached the team in 2016 to a last-place finish. EAC-IAC Brigadiers (their juniors team) coach Ariel Sison then replaced de Guzman. In the 2017 season, the Generals, led by Sidney Onwubere, finished with a 7–11 record. After finishing with a 4–14 record in 2018, Sison was replaced by Oliver Bunyi. The Generals equaled their previous season record, but had notable wins against playoff teams Lyceum and San Sebastian. Bunyi bid farewell to the Generals after their 63-62 overtime triumph over Arellano University to close out their NCAA Season 98 Seniors Basketball campaign.
As of January 25, 2023, Jerson Allen Cabiltes has been tapped as the new head coach of the Generals. The Generals were eliminated from the playoffs in Cabiltes' first season in charge.
Current roster NCAA Season 102
Head coaches
1998–2010: Nomar Angeles Isla 2011–2014: Gerry Esplana 2015: Andy de Guzman 2016–2018: Ariel Sison 2019–2022: Oliver Bunyi 2023–Present: Jerson Allen Cabiltes
Notable players Ronjay Buenafe Nat Cosejo Laminou Hamadou Cedric Noube Happi JP Maguliano Sidney Onwubere (currently playing for the NLEX Road Warriors of the PBA.) Harvey Pagsanjan
Retired numbers
#8, Ronray Buenafe (2007)
Season-by-season records SeasonLeagueElimination roundPlayoffsPosGPWLPCTGBGPWLResults2008UCAA3rdLost Finals vs UCN2009NCAA6th/1018612.33310Did not qualify2010NCAA9th/916214.12514Did not qualify2011NCAA10th/1018414.22212Did not qualify2012NCAA7th/1018810.4447Did not qualify2013NCAA5th/1018108.5565Did not qualify2014NCAA9th/1018414.2229Did not qualify2015NCAA10th/1018216.11111Did not qualify2016NCAA8th/1018612.3338Did not qualify2017NCAA7th/1018711.38911Did not qualify2018NCAA9th/1018414.22213Did not qualify2019NCAA9th/1018414.22214Did not qualify2020NCAASeason canceled2021NCAA7th/10936.3336Did not qualify2022NCAA10th/1018315.16711Did not qualify2023NCAA7th/101899.5006Did not qualify2024NCAA5th/101899.5006Did not qualify2025NCAA5th/51349.3085101Lost play-in vs JRUNCAA totals27285187.313—0010 playoffs appearances
Honors
Team honors
National Capital Region Athletic Association (NCRAA) Champions (1): 2004 Universities and Colleges Athletic Association (UCAA) Champions (3): 2004, 2005, 2006
Player honors
NCAA Rookie of the Year Cedric Noube Happi: 2012
References