The 89th Season of the NCAA kicked off yesterday at the Mall of Asia Arena, and it was shown on TV5's news and sports channel Aksyon TV (Ch. 41 on UHF free TV in Manila, Ch. 29 in Cebu and Davao, Skycable's Ch. 59, Destiny Cable's Ch. 78 and Cignal's Ch. 1, as well as on News5Everywhere via www.News5.com.ph), with replays to be shown on HYPER.
The theme for this season is "Our stars will SHINE in 89." According to DLSU-CSB President, Br. Dennis Magbanua, FSC, the theme aims to define the notion of a star as an individual grounded in integrity, honor and humility. The said star would enable others to shine, as well as guide and lead people towards their dreams and aspirations for the good of all.
This is the 2nd year that the NCAA will be shown under the auspices of Sports5, who are working on improving the signal and coverage in order for those in the provinces will be able to watch the channel properly. Games will be shown on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays, with 4pm and 6pm doubleheaders.
Just like last year, anchoring the coverage for Aksyon TV will be Aaron Atayde, Nikko Ramos and James Velasquez, while forming the pool of analysts are former PBA pros Dominic Uy and Boybits Victoria, current Global Port guard and Letran great Willie Miller, former CSB head coach Richard del Rosario, former San Beda head coach Ronnie Magsanoc, current Meralco head coach Ryan Gregorio and Petron head coach (as of the moment) Olsen Racela. Sideline duties will be handled by Mara Aquino, Rizza Diaz and newly-minted Myx VJ Ai dela Cruz.
The opening game of the men's basketball season began with reigning champions San Beda needing an Art dela Cruz alley-oop to secure a one-point victory over hosts College of Saint Benilde, 71-70. The Red Lions are the clear favorites to defend their title this upcoming season, with new head coach Boyet Fernandez taking the helm.
Completing the doubleheader are losing finalists Letran repulsing San Sebastian, 74-69. Raymond Almazan scored 15 and grabbed 20 rebounds to impose his will down low for Caloy Garcia in his debut game replacing Louie Alas as the Knights' taskmaster.
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