UAAP Season 89 men's basketball standings and league leaders at end of first round

GMA Network - Oct 19, 2026

The first round of the UAAP Season 89 men"s basketball tournament wrapped up on Sunday, with National University and Adamson University claiming victories at the Ateneo Blue Eagle Gym.

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