NCAA Season 99 is the 2023–24 season of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) (NCAA). It is hosted by José Rizal University (JRU). The opening ceremony commenced in September 24, 2023 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
Background
On April 30, 2023, Emilio Aguinaldo College handed over the hosting duties of the NCAA to José Rizal University during the Cheerleading Competition of the NCAA Season 98 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum. The NCAA is expected resume tournaments for badminton and table tennis, after being not held due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The sporting calendar has been re-expanded which has been previously reduced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Badminton and table tennis has been reintroduced while new disciplines such as kiddie basketball and 3x3 were introduced.
Broadcaster GMA Network also introduced AI sportscasters Maia and Marco for the season with the use of image generation, text-to-speech voice and face animation technology.
Sports calendar
Basketball
The NCAA basketball championships are divided into two tournaments: the seniors' and juniors' tournaments. The seniors' tournament started on September 24, and is currently being held,
Seniors' tournament
The first games were the hosts JRU Heavy Bombers against the 3-peat champions Letran Knights and last season's runners-up Benilde Blazers against the Lyceum Pirates.
Elimination round
Playoffs
Badminton
The NCAA badminton championships were held at the Power Up Centro Atletico in Cubao, Quezon City from October 16 to 25, 2023.
Men's tournament
Playoffs
Awards
Most Valuable Player: Rookie of the Year: Coach of the Year:
Women's tournament
Playoffs
Awards
Most Valuable Player: Rookie of the Year: Coach of the Year:
Juniors' tournament
Playoffs
Awards
Most Valuable Player: Rookie of the Year: