| Metro Manila |
| Rank |
Previous Rank |
School |
Comments |
| 1 | 1 |
ADMU Blue Eagles (UAAP) |
- defense has been the key to their run
- Rabeh Al-Husseini and Nonoy Baclao continue to shine offensively and defensively
|
| 2 |
5 |
San Beda Red Lions
(NCAA) |
- won a tough game against league leader and rival Letran
- Sam Ekwe had his best offensive game this season with 25 points,
and 17 rebounds
|
| 3 |
2 |
Letran Knights
(NCAA) |
- Lost in a classic battle against defending champion San Beda but still maintained the top spot in the NCAA at the end of the first round
|
| 4 |
4 |
FEU Tamaraws
(UAAP) |
- gave the Blue Eagles its first defeat, a 72-69 triumph over UE
- lost to NU but still strong at 5-2
|
| 5 |
3 |
DLSU Green Archers
(UAAP) |
- win streak ended, suffered a tough loss against the Warriors
- must contend with the injury problems of their key players
- big man Marko Batricevic is out for the season due to ACL
|
| 6 |
7 |
UE Red Warriors
(UAAP) |
- scored a big win against the Archers
- James Martinez and the veterans delivered for the Warriors
|
| 7 |
6 |
JRU Heavy Bombers
(NCAA) |
- won a close game against PCU
- have now won 5 in a row
|
| 8 |
8 |
UST Growling Tigers
(UAAP) |
- split their two games last week, beating NU but losing to Ateneo
- only a game behind the 4th spot
|
| 9 |
9 |
Mapua Cardinals
(NCAA) |
- still holding the 4th spot in the NCAA team standings
|
| 10 |
11 |
San Sebastian Stags
(NCAA) |
- keeps the 5th spot in the standings
- can sneak anytime in the Final 4 if they play consistently
|
| 11 |
12 |
Arellano University Chiefs
(NCRAA) |
|
| 12 |
14 |
STI Olympians
(NAASCU) |
|
| 13 |
10 |
Adamson Falcons
(UAAP) |
- Two tough losses against UST and UP send the Falcons to 7th place after the first round
|
| 14 |
15 |
EAC Generals
(NCRAA)
|
|
| 15 |
- |
UP Maroons
(UAAP) |
- Re-entered the top 15 with a win against Adamson that secured them 6th place
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