UAAP Basketball Championship

UAAP Basketball

Sport	Basketball
Founded	1938
No. of teams	8
Most recent champion(s)	Season 80 (2017) Men's – Ateneo Blue Eagles Women's – NU Lady Bulldogs Juniors – Ateneo Blue Eaglets
Most titles	FEU Tamaraws (20 titles)

The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) holds its basketball tournaments from September to December. Basketball is a mandatory sport in the UAAP. All eight universities participate in the Men's, Women's, and Juniors (Boys') tournaments.

The tournament is divided into two divisions, the Seniors' division, which is further subdivided into the Men's tournament, for male collegiate players, and the Women's tournament for female collegiate players. The other division is the Juniors' which is also subdivided into two tournaments for the male and female high school athletes.

The UAAP basketball sport has a rich history of schools establishing dynasties. UE won a record seven consecutive basketball titles from 1965-1971 albeit the third one was a shared championship with UST. Ateneo had a 5-year winning streak from 2008 to 2012. Two other schools ended their championship streak at four. UST won it from 1993-1996 and La Salle from 1998-2001.

Championship in basketball is the most coveted title that schools aspire for during a UAAP season, but such aspirations have resulted in many controversies in the league. There are protests filed by the member-schools against each other almost every season. Ironically, the league has a handbook of its rules and regulations.

Tournament format

UAAP basketball champions

Triple Championships:
  Denotes school won the championship in three divisions in the same year
Double Championships:
  Won the men's and women's championships
  Won the men's and juniors' championships
  Won the women's and juniors' championships

Early years

The foundation of the UAAP by FEU, NU, UP and UST on 1938.

UAAP Season	Juniors'	Women's	Men's	Host school
1 (1938–39)			Far Eastern University
2 (1939–40)			Far Eastern University  University of the Philippines  University of Santo Tomas
3 (1940–41)			University of Santo Tomas
4 (1941–42)	Not held due to World War II.
5 (1942–43)	Not held due to World War II.
6 (1943–44)	Not held due to World War II.
7 (1944–45)	Not held due to World War II.
8 (1945–46)	Not held due to World War II.
9 (1946–47)			University of Santo Tomas	University of Santo Tomas
10 (1947–48)			Far Eastern University  University of Santo Tomas	Far Eastern University
11 (1948–49)	Far Eastern University		University of Santo Tomas	National University
12 (1949–50)	Far Eastern University		University of Santo Tomas	University of the Philippines
13 (1950–51)		Far Eastern University	Far Eastern University	University of Santo Tomas
14 (1951–52)	Far Eastern University	Far Eastern University	University of Santo Tomas	Far Eastern University

First expansion

Adamson University, Manila Central University, University of Manila and University of the East were admitted in 1952 on a two-year probationary membership status. Only UE retained as permanent member. MCU pulled-out in 1962. Adamson was readmitted into the league in 1970.

UAAP Season	Juniors'	Women's	Men's	Host school
15 (1952–53)	Far Eastern University	Far Eastern University	University of Santo Tomas	National University
16 (1953–54)	Far Eastern University	Far Eastern University	University of Santo Tomas	University of the Philippines
17 (1954–55)	University of Santo Tomas	None	National University	University of Santo Tomas
18 (1955–56)		None	University of Santo Tomas	Far Eastern University
19 (1956–57)		None	Far Eastern University	National University
20 (1957–58)		None	University of the East	University of the Philippines
21 (1958–59)		None	University of the East	University of the East
22 (1959–60)		None	University of Santo Tomas	University of Santo Tomas
23 (1960–61)		None	University of the East	Manila Central University
24 (1961–62)		None	Far Eastern University	Far Eastern University
25 (1962–63)		None	University of the East	National University
26 (1963–64)	National University	None	University of the East	University of the Philippines
27 (1964–65)		None	University of Santo Tomas	University of the East
28 (1965–66)		None	University of the East	University of Santo Tomas
29 (1966–67)		None	University of the East	Far Eastern University
30 (1967–68)		None	University of the East  University of Santo Tomasa	National University
31 (1968–69)		None	University of the East	University of the Philippines
32 (1969–70)		None	University of the East	University of the East
33 (1970–71)		None	University of the East	University of Santo Tomas
34 (1971–72)	National University	None	University of the East	Far Eastern University
35 (1972–73)	University of the East		Far Eastern University	National University
36 (1973–74)		None	Far Eastern University	University of the Philippines
37 (1974–75)	National University	None	University of the East	Adamson University
38 (1975–76)	Adamson University	None	University of the East	University of the East
39 (1976–77)		University of the Philippines	Far Eastern University	University of Santo Tomas
40 (1977–78)	Adamson University	University of the Philippines	Adamson University	Far Eastern University

Second expansion

Ateneo was accepted as a member in 1978.

UAAP Season	Juniors'	Women's	Men's	Host school
41 (1978–79)	Ateneo de Manila University	University of the Philippines	University of the East	National University
42 (1979–80)	Ateneo de Manila University	University of Santo Tomas	Far Eastern University	University of the Philippines
43 (1980–81)	Ateneo de Manila University	University of the Philippines	Far Eastern University	Ateneo de Manila University
44 (1981–82)	University of the Eastb	University of the Philippines	Far Eastern University	Adamson University
45 (1982–83)	University of Santo Tomasc	University of the Philippines	University of the East	University of the East
46 (1983–84)	Ateneo de Manila University	University of the Philippines	Far Eastern University	University of the Philippines
47 (1984–85)	Ateneo de Manila University	University of Santo Tomas	University of the East	University of Santo Tomas
48 (1985–86)	Ateneo de Manila University	University of Santo Tomas	University of the East	Far Eastern University

Third expansion

La Salle was accepted as a member in 1986.

UAAP Season	Juniors'	Women's	Men's	Host school
49 (1986–87)	Ateneo de Manila University	Adamson University	University of the Philippines	National University
50 (1987–88)	Far Eastern University	University of Santo Tomas	Ateneo de Manila University	Ateneo de Manila University
51 (1988–89)	Adamson University	University of Santo Tomas	Ateneo de Manila University	De La Salle University
52 (1989–90)	Adamson University	University of Santo Tomas	De La Salle University	Adamson University
53 (1990–91)	Adamson University	University of Santo Tomas	De La Salle University	University of the East
54 (1991–92)	Adamson University	Far Eastern University	Far Eastern Universityd	University of the Philippines
55 (1992–93)	Adamson University	University of Santo Tomas	Far Eastern University	University of Santo Tomas

Final Four era

See also: UAAP Final Four

Introduction of the Final Four format

UAAP Season	Juniors'	Women's	Men's	Host school
56 (1993–94)	Adamson University	Adamson University	University of Santo Tomas	Far Eastern University
57 (1994–95)	University of Santo Tomas	University of Santo Tomas	University of Santo Tomas	National University
58 (1995–96)	Ateneo de Manila University	University of Santo Tomas	University of Santo Tomas	Ateneo de Manila University
59 (1996–97)	University of Santo Tomas	Far Eastern University	University of Santo Tomas	De La Salle University
60 (1997–98)	Ateneo de Manila University	Far Eastern University	Far Eastern University	Adamson University
61 (1998–99)	University of Santo Tomas	Far Eastern University	De La Salle University	University of the East
62 (1999–00)	Ateneo de Manila University	De La Salle University	De La Salle University	University of the Philippines
63 (2000–01)	Ateneo de Manila University	De La Salle University	De La Salle University	University of Santo Tomas
64 (2001–02)	University of Santo Tomas	De La Salle University	De La Salle University	Far Eastern University
65 (2002–03)	UP Integrated School	De La Salle University	Ateneo de Manila University	National University
66 (2003–04)	Ateneo de Manila University	Adamson University	Far Eastern University	Ateneo de Manila University
67 (2004–05)	Ateneo de Manila University	Adamson University	Far Eastern Universitye	De La Salle University
68 (2005–06)	De La Salle Zobel	Ateneo de Manila University	Far Eastern University	Adamson University
69 (2006–07)	Ateneo de Manila University	University of Santo Tomas	University of Santo Tomas	University of the East
70 (2007–08)	De La Salle Zobel	Ateneo de Manila University	De La Salle University	University of Santo Tomas
71 (2008–09)	Ateneo de Manila University	Far Eastern University	Ateneo de Manila University	University of the Philippines
72 (2009–10)	Ateneo de Manila University	Adamson University	Ateneo de Manila University	Far Eastern University
73 (2010–11)	Ateneo de Manila University	Adamson University	Ateneo de Manila University	De La Salle University
74 (2011–12)	National University	Far Eastern University	Ateneo de Manila University	Ateneo de Manila University
75 (2012–13)	Far Eastern University	Far Eastern University	Ateneo de Manila University	National University
76 (2013–14)	National University	De La Salle University	De La Salle University	Adamson University
77 (2014–15)	Ateneo de Manila University	National University	National University	University of the East
78 (2015–16)	National University	National University	Far Eastern University	University of the Philippines
79 (2016–17)	Far Eastern University	National University	De La Salle University	University of Santo Tomas
80 (2017–18)	Ateneo de Manila University	National University	Ateneo de Manila University	Far Eastern University

Notes

a.^ During the 1-game championship, the game was declared as a no contest prior to the third quarter as both coaches refused to issue to the officials their respective starting lineups for the third quarter. The UAAP Board later ruled the championship series as a tie and declared UE and UST as co-champions.

b.^ UE's Juniors Division Championship win was overturned after it was discovered that the team had over-aged players.

c.^ Top seeded teams Adamson and UE's wins were forfeited after it was discovered that the teams had over-aged players.

d.^ De La Salle, holding a twice-to-beat advantage in the finals, defeated FEU. DLSU had a player with 5 fouls within the game for a very brief period. The table officials had mistakenly allowed the player to stay in the court for less than 10 seconds. FEU protested the game within the prescribed period and a replay was ordered by the UAAP Board. FEU was given the title after De La Salle failed to appear on the replay date. The controversy was elevated to the FIBA and BAP which sided with La Salle. It should be noted that FEU needed to win one more game after this. However, the board's lack of organization decided to hand over the Tamaraws the controversial title.

e.^ De La Salle admitted to have unknowingly fielded two ineligible players for the previous 3 years, from 2003-2005. However, the admission was made months after learning about the ineligibility. The UAAP Board forfeited their 2004-05 championship title and had to return their trophy. As a result, FEU was awarded the men's basketball championship for the 2004-2005 season. De La Salle team standings from 2003-2005 were revoked and De La Salle was suspended in the 2006-07 season from all UAAP events.^[1]

Number of championships by school

University	Juniors'	Women's	Men's	Total	Last Men's Championship
University of Santo Tomas	11a	11	18	40	2006-07
Far Eastern University	8	11	20	39	2015-16
Ateneo de Manila University	19	2	9	30	2017-18
University of the East	2	0	18	20	1985-86
De La Salle University	2	5	9	16	2016-17
Adamson University	8	6	1	15	1977-78
National University	6	4	2	12	2014-15
University of the Philippines	1	7	2b	10	1986-87
University of Manilac	0	0	0	0	none
Manila Central Universityd	0	0	0	0	none

Notes

Statistics

• Longest finals appearances

• Longest finals match-ups between two teams

• Longest championship streaks

• Longest unshared championship streaks

• Longest championship droughts

• Elimination sweeps

The first ever sweep in UAAP basketball history was recorded by the FEU Tamaraws in 1980.

Championship streaks

No.	Division	School	Seasons
7	Seniors	University of the Easta	1965–66 to 1971–72
5	Seniors	Ateneo de Manila University	2008–09 to 2012–13
4	Seniors	De La Salle University	1998–99 to 2001–02
4	Seniors	University of Santo Tomas	1993–94 to 1996–97
4	Seniors	University of Santo Tomas	1946–47 to 1949–50
3	Seniors	Far Eastern Universityb	2003–04 to 2005–06
3	Seniors	Far Eastern University	1978–79 to 1980–81
3	Seniors	University of Santo Tomas	1951–52 to 1953–54
2	Seniors	Far Eastern Universityc	1991–92 to 1992–93
2	Seniors	De La Salle University	1989–90 to 1990–91
2	Seniors	Ateneo de Manila University	1987–88 to 1988–89
2	Seniors	University of the East	1984–85 to 1985–86
2	Seniors	University of the East	1974–75 to 1975–76
2	Seniors	Far Eastern University	1972–73 to 1973–74
2	Seniors	University of the East	1957–58 to 1958–59
2	Seniors	University of Santo Tomas	1939–40 to 1940–41
6	Juniors	Adamson University	1988–89 to 1993–94
4	Juniors	Ateneo de Manila University	1983–84 to 1986–87
3	Juniors	Ateneo de Manila University	2008–09 to 2010–11
3	Juniors	Ateneo de Manila University	1978–79 to 1980–81
2	Juniors	Ateneo de Manila University	2003–04 to 2004–05
2	Juniors	Ateneo de Manila University	1999–00 to 2000–01
4	Women's	National University	2014–15 to 2017–18
4	Women's	De La Salle University	1999–00 to 2002–03
4	Women's	University of Santo Tomas	1987–88 to 1990–91
4	Women's	University of the Philippines	1980–81 to 1983–84
4	Women's	Far Eastern University	1950–51 to 1953–54
3	Women's	Far Eastern University	1996–97 to 1998–99
3	Women's	University of the Philippines	1976–77 to 1978–79
2	Women's	Far Eastern University	2011–12 to 2012–13
2	Women's	Adamson University	2009–10 to 2010–11
2	Women's	Adamson University	2003–04 to 2004–05
2	Women's	University of Santo Tomas	1994–95 to 1995–96

Notes

Final Four records

For men's statistics, see UAAP Final Four.

* Does not include 6 seasons (1997–98, 1999–2000, 2006–07, 2010–11, 2014–15 and 2017–18) where Ateneo swept the elimination round and automatically advanced to the Finals.

^ Does not include 2 seasons (2013–14 and 2015–16) where NU swept the elimination round and automatically advanced to the Finals.

Most Valuable Players

Season

Season	Men's	Women's	Juniors'
1960	Rhoel Nadurata	N/A	N/A
1961	Joselino Roa
1963	Valentino Rosabal
1966	Robert Jaworski
1968	Fort Acuña
1969	Garry Artajos
1981	Anthony Williams
1982	Allan Caidic
1983	Glenn Capacio
1984	Allan Caidic
1985	Allan Caidic		Jun Reyes
1986	Eric Altamirano		N/A
1987	Jun Reyes
1988	Jun Reyes		Rolly Peñaranda
1989	Jun Limpot		Jun Longalong
1990	Jun Limpot		Rodel Bumanlag
1991	Johnny Abarrientos		Rodel Bumanlag
1992	Jun Limpot		Anthony Abad
1993	Dennis Espino		Adrodan Santos
1994	Dennis Espino		Gerard Francisco
1995	Chris Cantonjos		Ryan Pamintuan
1996	Mark Telan		Emerson Oreta
1997	Mark Telan		Enrico Villanueva
1998	Don Allado		Alwyn Espiritu
1999	Don Allado	Che Lubiano	Larry Fonacier
2000	Rich Alvarez	Minerva Narciza	June Cortez
2001	Rich Alvarez	Roussel Ocampo	June Cortez
2002	Enrico Villanueva	Minerva Narciza	Marcy Arellano
2003	James Yap	Dorothy Torres	Ken Barracoso
2004	Arwind Santos	Merenciana Arayi	Julius Porlaje
2005	Arwind Santos	Kristine Prado	Francis Maniego
2006	Ken Bono	Cassandra Noel Tioseco	Bacon Austria
2007	Jervy Cruz	Cassandra Noel Tioseco	Samuel Marata
2008	Rabeh Al-Hussaini	Marichu Bacaro	Mark Juruena
2009	Dylan Ababou	Analyn Almazan	Terrence Romeo
2010	RR Garcia	Analyn Almazan	Kevin Ferrer
2011	Bobby Ray Parks Jr.	Raiza Palmera	Jerie Pingoy
2012	Bobby Ray Parks Jr.	Allana May Lim	Jerie Pingoy
2013	Terrence Romeo	Camille Sambile	Ferdinand Ravena III
2014	Kiefer Ravena	Afril Bernardino	Michael Joseph Nieto
2015	Kiefer Ravena	Afril Bernardino	Aljun Jay Melecio
2016	Ben Mbala	Afril Bernardino	Juan Gomez de Liaño
2017	Ben Mbala	Jack Danielle Aninam	Crispin John Cansino

Finals MVP

Season	Men's	Women's	Juniors'
1983	Glenn Capacio	N/A	N/A
1992	Nestor Echano
1993	Allen Patrimonio
2001	Ren-Ren Ritualo	Regina Velarde
2002	Larry Fonacier Wesley Gonzales	Regina Velarde	Marvin Cruz
2003	Arwind Santos		Mark Intal
2004	Mark Cardona		Jai Reyes
2005	Arwind Santos	Cassandra Noel Tioseco	Simon Atkins
2006	Jojo Duncil	Charmaine Canuel	Mike Gamboa
2007	JV Casio Pocholo Villanueva	Katrina "Kat" Quimpo	Joshua Webb
2008	Nonoy Baclao	Bernadette Mercado	Jayvee Dumrique
2009	Rabeh Al-Hussaini	Amby Almazan	Kiefer Ravena
2010	Ryan Buenafe	Amby Almazan	Kiefer Ravena
2011	Nico Salva	Allana May Lim	Ralph Atangan
2012	Nico Salva	Marilourd "Soc" Borja	Roger Domingo
2013	Jeron Alvin Teng	Trisha Piatos	Hubert Cani
2014	Alfred Aroga	Gemma Miranda	Jose Lorenzo Mendoza
2015	Mac Belo	Afril Bernardino	Justine Baltazar
2016	Jeron Alvin Teng	Gemma Miranda	Louell Gonzales
2017	Thirdy Ravena	Trixie Antiquera	Kyle Zachary Sotto

Rookie of the Year

Prior to 2005, all players playing in their first year (including transferees and those elevated from "team B") are eligible for the award. In 2005, the rule covering the seniors division was changed. Only fresh high school graduates are eligible.

Season	Men's	Women's	Juniors'
1961	Valentino Rosabal	Not awarded	Not awarded
1964	Robert Jaworski
1983	Eric Altamirano
1989	Johnny Abarrientos
1993	Mark Telan
1994	Bobby Diloy
1995	Gerard Francisco
1996	Mark Victoria
1997	Ren-Ren Ritualo
1998	Enrico Villanueva
1999	Leo Avenido	Camille Dowling
2000	Mike Cortez	Erika Catlin Dy
2001	Mark Cardona	Kristine Chua	Christian Manlapaz
2002	Arwind Santos	Carolyn Tan-Chi	Japs Cuan
2003	JV Casio	Cassandra Noel Tioseco	Leo Canuday
2004	Marcy Arellano	Angelica Barracoso	David Urra
2005	Jai Reyes	Sihaya Sadorra	Raffy Mangahas
2006	Woody Co	Katherine Sandel	Jeff Olalia
2007	JR Cawaling	Cindy Resultay	David Kurt de Guzman
2008	Ryan Buenafe	Angelica Ortega	Luis Alfonso dela Paz
2009	Jeric Teng	Miller Joy Ong	Kevin Ferrer
2010	Terrence Romeo	Aracelie Abaca	Roque Estoce
2011	Kiefer Ravena	Gemma Miranda	Tomas Ramos
2012	Jeron Teng	Princess Cochico	Reggie Morido
2013	Kyles Jefferson Lao	Love Joy Sto. Domingo	Aaron Reyes
2014	Arvin Tolentino	Ria Joy Nabalan	Not awarded
2015	Joshua Andrei Caracut	Jack Danielle Animam	Carl Tamayo
2016	Aljun Jay Melecio	Not awarded	Kai Zachary Sotto
2017	Juan Gomez de Liaño	Mariann Justine Domingo	Not awarded

Facts and trivia

• Last championship

• Last finals appearance:

• Championship streaks:
  • The UE Red Warriors owns the longest championship run in UAAP Seniors Basketball, with seven straight championships (including a shared title), from 1965 to 1971.
  • The University of Santo Tomas won the Juniors', Women's and Men's championship in the 1994-95 season, the only instance where the three championships were won by a school in one school year.
  • De La Salle University won both the Men's and Women's basketball championships in the 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2013 seasons, making them the first school to win three consecutive double championships in the seniors' division tournament.
  • The Ateneo de Manila University won the Juniors' and Men's championships in 2008 and 2009, making them the first school to score a back-to-back double championships in men's and juniors divisions. The following year 2010, Ateneo won the titles in both divisions again, making them the first school to win a three-peat double championship.

See also

• NCAA Basketball Championship (Philippines)

References

External links

• Official UAAP Basketball News
• The UAAP: A Historical Account