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  • DLSU’s Topex Robinson, UST’s Haydee Ong, San Beda’s Yuri Escueta to receive CPC Coach of the Year honors 

    DLSU’s Topex Robinson, UST’s Haydee Ong, San Beda’s Yuri Escueta to receive CPC Coach of the Year honors 

    Behind every championship team is a coach who turns talent into trophies, and this year, three of collegiate basketball’s finest tacticians are set to be recognized.


    De La Salle University’s Topex Robinson, University of Santo Tomas’ Haydee Ong, and San Beda University’s Yuri Escueta will be honored as Coach of the Year at the 2026 Collegiate Press Corps (CPC) Awards Night presented by Strong Group Athletics.

     

    The annual celebration, scheduled for June 29 at Discovery Suites Manila in Ortigas, Pasig, will shine the spotlight on the coaches whose leadership helped define UAAP Season 88 and NCAA Season 101.

     

    While championships are often remembered through memorable shots and standout performances, Robinson, Ong, and Escueta built their title runs through preparation, resilience, and strategic adjustments that guided their teams through the most crucial moments of the season.

     

    Robinson’s recognition comes after orchestrating one of the most satisfying redemption stories in recent UAAP history. The De La Salle Green Archers reclaimed the men’s basketball crown after overcoming a difficult path to the championship.

     

    Before reaching the Finals, La Salle had to survive a Final Four showdown against top-seeded National University despite facing a twice-to-beat disadvantage. The Green Archers then went on to defeat defending powerhouse University of the Philippines in a hard-fought three-game championship series, delivering Robinson his second UAAP title as head coach.

     

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    In the NCAA, Escueta once again demonstrated why San Beda remains the gold standard of collegiate basketball.

     

    The Red Lions strengthened their historic legacy by sweeping archrival Colegio de San Juan de Letran in the NCAA Season 101 Finals. Despite losing the services of star scorer Janti Miller in Game 2, Escueta successfully adjusted his rotation and game plan, helping San Beda secure its 24th men’s basketball championship.

     

    Meanwhile, Ong continued to build a dynasty of her own in the women’s ranks.

     

    The veteran coach guided the UST Growling Tigresses back to the summit of UAAP women’s basketball, ending National University’s reign and capturing the program’s 13th championship overall. The title also marked UST’s second crown in the last three seasons, a remarkable response after falling short against NU during Season 87 in 2024.

     

    Together, the three coaches represent different journeys to success — a redemption campaign, a dynasty sustained, and a championship reclaimed. Yet all arrived at the same destination: the top of collegiate basketball.

     

    The CPC Awards Night will bring together the brightest stars from both the UAAP and NCAA, with volleyball coaches from their respective leagues also set to receive recognition for their achievements during the past season.

     

    For Robinson, Ong, and Escueta, the honor serves as acknowledgment that championships are won not only by the players on the court but also by the leaders drawing the blueprint from the sidelines.

     

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  • UAAP and NCAA stars set for recognition as Collegiate Press Corps take stage on July 29 

    UAAP and NCAA stars set for recognition as Collegiate Press Corps take stage on July 29 

    For most student-athletes, the season ends when the final buzzer sounds, the last point is scored, or the championship trophy is lifted.

     

    But before the curtain fully closes on another memorable year in collegiate sports, the athletes and coaches who defined the UAAP and NCAA campaigns will gather for one more spotlight moment.

     

    The Collegiate Press Corps (CPC) is set to honor the country’s top collegiate performers during its annual awards night on June 29 at Discovery Suites Manila in Ortigas, celebrating the individuals who left the biggest mark across basketball, volleyball, and football.

     

    The event serves as a season-ending recognition of excellence, bringing together the athletes, coaches, and programs that captured attention throughout UAAP Season 88 and NCAA Season 101.

     

    Following months of competition and evaluation, members of the print and online media covering both leagues cast their votes to determine the year’s most outstanding performers.

     

    Basketball will once again take center stage with awards for the Men’s and Women’s Collegiate Basketball Players of the Year. Mythical Team selections for both divisions will also be recognized, highlighting the athletes who consistently delivered throughout the season.

     

    The sidelines will also have their moment of recognition.

     

    Three tacticians will be honored as Coaches of the Year, covering UAAP men’s basketball, NCAA men’s basketball, and UAAP women’s basketball. The NCAA does not currently hold a women’s basketball tournament.

     

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    Volleyball, one of the fastest-growing collegiate sports in the country, will likewise feature a strong list of honorees. Players of the Year awards will be handed out in both the men’s and women’s divisions of the UAAP and NCAA, while the top coaches from each league will also receive recognition for guiding their respective programs.

     

    Football continues to strengthen its place in the collegiate landscape, with the CPC once again naming Players of the Year in the sport. Three athletes will be recognized for their performances on the pitch, although the NCAA does not field a women’s football division.

     

    Beyond collegiate competition, the awards night will also acknowledge accomplishments on the international stage.

     

    Ateneo standout Kacey Dela Rosa will receive a special citation after representing Gilas Pilipinas Women in both 5-on-5 and 3×3 basketball, extending her impact beyond the collegiate ranks and onto the national team setup.

     

    For the CPC, the annual gathering remains an opportunity to celebrate not only statistics and championships, but also the dedication behind every achievement.

     

    “Every year, new stars emerge and legends arrive to lord it over the famed collegiate courts and fields. And this year is no different with the CPC continuing its relentless drive to champion collegiate sports and recognize the student-athletes behind every championship and glory – once more and always,” said CPC president John Bryan Ulanday of The Philippine Star.

     

    As another collegiate season enters the record books, the awards night offers one final reminder of the athletes and coaches who helped shape its most memorable moments.

     

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