Basketball will kick off the season of the NCAA sports calendar with a four- game bill featuring the senior squads of all eight schools after an hour-long opening ceremony starting at 12 noon. This year’s theme will be "Mighty at 80."
University of Perpetual Help Dalta System-Altas battles the Jose Rizal University-Heavy Bombers in the opening game at 1 p.m. while San Sebastian-Stags tackles San Beda Red Lions in the second game. Mapua meets College of St. Benilde in the third game. Defending champion Letran-Knights will clash against PCU-Dolphins in the last game.
The NCAA policy board is made up of Dr. Daisy Tamayo, president; Fr. Edwin Lao, OP, vice president; Ronald Holmes, treasurer; Dr. Vincent Fabella, member; Dr. Reynaldo Vea, member; Dr. Oscar Suarez, member; Fr. Anscar Chupungco, OSB, member, and Fr. Hernan Omecillo, OAR, member.