| Metro Manila |
| Rank |
School |
Comments |
| 1 |
ADMU Blue Eagles
(UAAP) |
- UAAP Champions swept Lasalle 2-0 in the Finals 13-1 in the regular season
- have the league MVP in Rabeh Al-Hussaini and Rookie of the Year in Ryan Buenafe
|
| 2 |
San Beda Red Lions
(NCAA) |
- Went through two winner-take-all games (against Mapua in the Final 4 and then JRU in the Finals) before completing a rare NCAA Grand Slam
- Sam Ekwe won his second MVP award in three years
|
| 3 |
De La Salle University Green Archers
(UAAP) |
- Still a force in spite of losing their title to Ateneo
- have two of the best players in the country in JV Casio and Rico Maierhofer
- still the best fullcourt pressing team in the country
|
| 4 |
Jose Rizal University Heavy Bombers
(NCAA) |
- Had their best finish in seven years, put up a great fight in the NCAA Finals against San Beda
- have underrated depth and firepower
|
| 5 |
Far Eastern University Tamaraws
(UAAP) |
- Seeking a berth in the national collegiate championships with a trip to the Mindanao Zonals
- at least three of their main rotation guys are from Mindanao including pointguard Mark Baroca
|
| 6 |
Mapua Cardinals
(NCAA) |
- Showed a lot of heart and great game preparation, a small team that played big when it mattered most
- the first team to beat San Beda twice on the court this season, nearly pulled off a Final 4 upset versus the Red Lions
|
| 7 |
UE Red Warriors
(UAAP) |
- Non-UAAP tournaments have always been where the Red Warriors shine the most, and the PCC should not be an exception
|
| 8 |
Letran Knights
(NCAA) |
- Should be well-rested enough to make a serious run in the PCC after a forgettable finish to their NCAA season
- started strong to lead in the first round only to fumble in the second round and Final 4
|
| 9 |
San Sebastian Stags
(NCAA) |
- Made it a “Final 5” in the NCAA with a strong second round showing but just could not keep it up
- have a tall and athletic lineup and the Defensive Player of the Year Jason Ballesteros
|
| 10 |
Arellano University Chiefs
(NCRAA) |
- look set to defend their Fr. Martin’s Cup crown against a very talented FEU B Team, swept through their part of the tournament with an immaculate 9-0 record
|
| 11 |
San Sebastian Cavite Baycats
(NAASCU) |
- Dethroned STI to become the new NAASCU champions, completely dominated the Olympians in Games 2 and 3 of the Finals
- have arguably the most athletic lineup among all the NCR teams
|
| 12 |
University of Santo Tomas Growling Tigers
(UCAA) |
- Dominated the recent PCC Wild Card Phase at the Makati Coliseum, played without recuperating center Jervy Cruz
- displayed strong transition attacks and hot perimeter shooting
|
| 13 |
Lyceum University of Manila
(-) |
- Beat NAASCU powerhouse STI in the Wild Card Phase at the Makati Coliseum, moved up to the Zonal
- a surprise invitee who did not see action in any recent tournaments
|
| 14 |
St Clare College Caloocan Saints
(NAASCU)
|
- Surprised a lot of teams that did not expect them to do well in the Metro Manila Wild Card at the Makati Coliseum, made it into the Zonal with a strong showing against very tough teams behind NAASCU rookie of the year Aries Parinas
|
| 14 |
Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals
(NCRAA) |
- Qualified for the Zonal meets by doing well in the Wild Card Phasse at the Makati Coliseum
- 6-foot-5 African import John Mba is a force to reckon with
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