Pinoy Liga ushers in Season 3

MANILA, Philippines —  UAAP king La Salle and NCAA champion San Beda headline the cast as the Pinoy Liga Collegiate Cup ushers in the star-studded Season 3 this weekend at the Enderun Colleges in Taguig City.

A total of 18 teams that includes the former champions Ateneo and the University of the East figure in the battle among the country’s finest varsity squads for the title in the premier pre-season tournament now recognized by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP).

UE, led by now UP Maroon Rey Remogat, won the inaugural title in 2022, followed by the Tab Baldwin-mentored Ateneo last year.

La Salle, with UAAP MVP Kevin Quiambao at the helm, leads the Prime Division with Ateneo, NCAA runner-up Mapua, National U, Lyceum, Enderun, Manila Central U and Guang Ming College while San Beda banners the Edge Division with UAAP runner-up University of the Philippines.

Completing Edge are Adamson, UE, Letran, Our Lady of Fatima University, San Sebastian College-Recoletos and Diliman College as well as the souped-up University of Perpetual Help System Dalta and Far Eastern U.

“The Pinoy Liga is a stage to improve their skills before they go to their respective leagues,” said founder Benny Benitez.