The future of Philippine basketball is here as the country’s first athletic collegiate league — the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) — welcomes the “New Heroes of the Game” as it officially opens Season 99 this Sept. 24 via the home of the NCAA, GMA Network.
Live from the Mall of Asia Arena and simulcast at 2 PM on GMA and GTV, this season’s opening ceremony showcases the 10-member schools – led by Season 99 host José Rizal University – that are all ready to shine on the hardcourt and be the new heroes for this season.
The start of the much-awaited NCAA Season 99 Men’s Basketball tournament follows on GTV with the host school José Rizal University Heavy Bombers facing the three-time defending champion Colegio de San Juan Letran Knights at 3:30 PM. The second game sees the Lyceum of the Philippines University Pirates going up against the College of Saint Benilde Blazers at 5:30 PM.
NCAA Season 99 Management Committee Chairman Mr. Paul Supan emphasized who the true heroes of the game are."Cheering fans, hardworking players, competent officials, and dedicated coaches make the sport beautiful. They are the true heroes of the game," said Supan. Through the wide reach of GMA Network, viewers across the Philippines have wide access to NCAA via free-to-air channels GMA and GTV. The games are streamed on the NCAA Philippines website , NCAA Philippines Facebook page and YouTube channel, and GMA Sports' Facebook and X pages. Global Pinoys can catch the opening ceremony live on GMA international channels GMA Pinoy TV and GMA News TV, while succeeding games can be viewed live via GMA News TV.
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