NCAA Juniors Basketball Tournament as of November 10, 2026

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The NCAA Juniors Basketball Tournament continued to showcase a highly competitive field as teams battled through the elimination round schedule. As of November 10, 2026, several schools have emerged as strong contenders based on their overall team performance, offensive production, defensive efficiency, and individual player contributions.

Leading the league offensively is UPHSD Juniors, which tops all teams with an average of 94.85 points per game and a total of 1,233 points scored. Their balanced attack and efficient shooting have made them the most productive team in the tournament. AU Juniors and CSB-LSGH Juniors follow with averages of 86.85 and 84.46 points per game, respectively. On the defensive end, JRU Juniors has established itself as the league's best defensive team, allowing only 68.38 points per game, followed by SBU Juniors and MU Juniors.

Recent game results further highlighted the intensity of the competition. On November 9, AU Juniors defeated EAC Juniors, 86-78, while MU Juniors posted a 78-70 victory over LPU Juniors. On November 10, UPHSD Juniors overwhelmed CSJL Juniors, 104-71, reinforcing its position among the tournament leaders. In another closely contested match, SBU Juniors edged CSB-LSGH Juniors, 78-75.

Individually, several student-athletes have delivered outstanding performances throughout the season. Laurence Pillas of AU has averaged 20.67 points per game through 12 games, while Josef Calo-oy of CSB-LSGH has produced 20.31 points per game. Ethan Aguas of CSJL has also emerged as one of the tournament's most consistent scorers with an average of 18.67 points per game.

In rebounding, Johnlord Cruz of JRU has dominated the boards, averaging 10.85 rebounds per contest. He is followed closely by Edlex Bonzalida of SBU and Chris Parame of MU, who have both averaged 10.08 rebounds per game. Laurence Pillas and Ethan Aguas have likewise been key contributors in this category.

Playmaking has been led by Laurence Pillas, who tops the assists department with 72 total assists and an average of 6.0 assists per game. Travis Pascual of CSJL and Camilo Jugo of CSB-LSGH rank among the league's top facilitators. Defensively, Pillas also leads the tournament in steals with an average of 3.67 per game, while Chris Parame of MU has established himself as the league's premier shot blocker with 30 total blocks and an average of 2.31 per game.

Several notable single-game achievements have also been recorded. Khaizer Castillo of SSCR posted the season-high scoring output with 40 points against AU on September 21. Chris Parame recorded a tournament-best 17 rebounds against LPU on November 9, while Laurence Pillas and Travis Pascual each dished out 11 assists in a single game. Defensively, Xyriel Macahipay of EAC registered seven steals in one game, while Chris Parame tallied six blocks in a standout defensive performance.

As the elimination round approaches its conclusion, UPHSD, AU, CSB-LSGH, EAC, and MU continue to strengthen their positions in the standings. Meanwhile, JRU and CSJL remain formidable contenders due to their disciplined defensive systems and balanced offensive attacks. With several important games still to be played, the race for playoff positioning remains highly competitive as teams seek favorable matchups heading into the postseason.