The Universities and Colleges Basketball League (UCBL) is a collegiate basketball tournament based in the
Philippines, which was established in 2016. The inaugural season of the UCBL officially opened on October 8, 2016 with seven competing schools from
Metro Manila and nearby provinces competing in the tournament.
Organized by the Universities and Colleges Athletic League, Inc. (UCAL), headed by the league's president Franklin Evidente, UCBL's mission is to give better opportunities for aspiring players as well as showcase their talents in the hard court. In addition, the league will provide better officiating of the games and to give the players and teams the opportunity to be seen on national television.
All games are to be held at the Paco Arena every Mondays and Thursdays, The Live telecast of the games are aired on Smart Sports through livestreaming coverage provided by
Smart Communications.
The group of referees from the
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas were tapped to officiate the games.
Current teams
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CEU Scorpions – HC: Chico Manabat
Diliman College Blue Dragons– HC: Rensy Bajar
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LPU-Batangas Pirates - HC: Dan Acero
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PCU-Dasmarinas Dolphins - HC: Johnny Belandrez
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Olivarez College Sealions – HC: Stephen Mopera
*Guang Ming College-Tagaytay - HC: Moriah Gingerich
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University of Batangas Brahmans – HC: Arnold Cantorno
Former Teams
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BulSU Gold Gears – HC: Antonino Tayao
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CDSL Griffins – HC: Bonifacio Garcia
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National College of Business and Arts Wildcats - HC: Jake Codamon
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TIP Engineers – HC: Sebastian de Vera
*St. Joseph College-Bulacan Taurus - HC: Noel Leguin
See also
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UAAP Basketball Championship
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NCAA Basketball Championship (Philippines)
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National Athletic Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities
References
External links
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{{Sports leagues in the Philippines
2016 in Philippine sport
Sports leagues established in 2016
2016 establishments in the Philippines
College basketball competitions in the Philippines