| Metro Manila |
| Rank |
Previous Rank |
School |
Comments |
| 1 | 1 |
ADMU Blue Eagles (UAAP) |
- twice-to-beat advantage seems like a sure thing for the Eagles
- swept their two assignments last week, were clutch against UE and devastating versus UP
|
| 2 |
6 |
San Beda Red Lions
(NCAA) |
- avenged its loss against JRU, also tied with the Bombers at first place
- Sam Ekwe has been a consistent force
|
| 3 |
5 |
FEU Tamaraws
(UAAP) |
- the revenge win over La Salle shows that they may have what it takes to grab a twice-to-beat advantage
- Andy Barroca is having his best season thus far
- A more consistent JR Cawaling will make this team even more solid
|
| 4 |
3 |
JRU Heavy Bombers
(NCAA) |
- Tied at first place in the league standings
- win streak cut short by the Red Lions
|
| 5 |
2 |
DLSU Green Archers
(UAAP) |
- loss to FEU puts twice-to-beat hopes in danger; succeeding games will be critical
- will miss head coach Franz Pumaren for at least two games
|
| 6 |
7 |
UE Red Warriors
(UAAP) |
- performance last week keeps them ahead in the final four race against UST
- unable to beat the good teams, lost a game they should have won versus Ateneo
|
| 7 |
9 |
San Sebastian Stags
(NCAA) |
- have now won six in a row, and have moved from trying to get to the next stage to being in position to contend for a twice-to-beat advantage
- Jason Ballesteros is putting up MVP-type numbers
|
| 8 |
4 |
Letran Knights
(NCAA) |
- continues to slide, lost to San Sebastian
- still on track for a twice-to-beat incentive in the Final Four
|
| 9 |
10 |
UST Growling Tigers
(UAAP) |
- won against NU to keep them on track for the last semis slot
- a tough schedule awaits the Tigers this week as they need to beat the Archers to keep their Final Four hopes alive
|
| 10 |
12 |
AMA Computer University Titans
(NAASCU) |
- currently at the top of the standings
- have won five straight
|
| 11 |
10 |
Mapua Cardinals
(NCAA) |
- After upsetting San Beda, the Cardinals lose to CSB
- losing steam quickly
- must sweep its four remaining games to have a Final Four chance
|
| 12 |
- |
New Era University Hunters
(NAASCU) |
- Coach Adonis Tierra’s Hunters are 5-1, but they haven’t really beaten a contender
- True test of strength still to come
|
| 13 |
11 |
St.Claire College of Caloocan Saints
(NAASCU) |
- continue their impressive start in the league
- Phillip Coronel continues to be their chief gunner, while Daryl Nacianceno and McLiester
- Opalia have upped their game as well
|
| 14 |
- |
PSBA Jaguars
(UCAA)
|
- Philip Cezar’s Jaguars upset Emilio Aguinaldo College before killing Universal College of Nursing
- Guard Vic Manuel put up 40 points against UCN
|
| 15 |
14 |
Arellano University Chiefs
(NCRAA) |
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