When the PBA tipped off Sunday, January 13, at Philippine Arena in Bulacan, the league paraded 77 alumni from UAAP schools and 47 from the NCAA.

All eight UAAP and all 10 NCAA schools including former member, Philippine Christian University (PCU) are represented in the pro league. Other leagues represented include the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (CESAFI) and the National Athletic Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (NAASCU).

Leading the way for schools with the most number of graduates for the third year running is Ateneo de Manila University with 16.

Those former Blue Eagles include: GBoy Babilonia, Nonoy Baclao, Justin Chua, Nico Elorde, JP Erram, Larry Fonacier, Frank Golla, JC Intal, Doug Kramer, Chris Newsome, Von Pessumal, Kris Porter, Nico Salva, Greg Slaughter, LA Tenorio and Juami Tiongson.

Japeth Aguilar suited up for two seasons for the Blue Eagles, after which he moved to Western Kentucky University. Chris Tiu just retired and Kiefer Ravena is still serving his suspension from FIBS for failing a doping test during a national team game.

San Beda University, winner of 11 of the past 13 NCAA titles, has 15 Red Lions in PBA jerseys, including: Baser Amer, Robert Bolick, Anjo Caram, Arthur Dela Cruz, Rome Dela Rosa, Bam Gamalinda, Garvo Lanete, Dave Marcelo, Jaypee Mendoza, Jayvee Mocon, Kyle Pascual, Jake Pascual, Davon Potts, and twins Anthony and David Semerad.

Far Eastern University is third with 13 Tamaraws in the pros, including: Mark Barroca, Mac Belo, Jeff Chan, Carl Bryan Cruz, Ron Dennison, Russel Escoto, Ping Exciminiano, Raymar Jose, Roger Pogoy, Aldrech Ramos, Terrence Romeo, Arwind Santos and Mike Tolomia, RR Garcia is currently in the injury list of Talk ‘N Text.

University of the East is the fourth school with 10 or more former players in the pros, and they are: Mark Borboran, KG Canaleta, JR Galanza, Chris Javier, Paul Lee, Renz Palma, Roi Sumang, Ronald Tubid, Paul Varilla, James Yap and Paul Zamar.

De La Salle University has 10 players in the pros including: Yutien Andrada, Ryan Araña, Jayvee Casio, Mike Cortez, LA Revilla, Jason Perkins, Jeron Teng, Norbert Torres, Abu Tratter and Willy Wilson.

Here is the rest of the schools from the two leagues whose players were registered on opening day of the 2019-20 season.

UAAP schools

• University of Santo Tomas (8): Cyrus Baguio, Jervy Cruz, Ed Daquioag, Jeepy Faundo, Kevin Ferrer, Allein Maliksi, Aljon Mariano and Louie Vigil;
• National University (7): Raymond Aguilar, Jayjay Alejandro, Gelo Alolino, Reden Celda, Glenn Khobuntin, Jewel Ponferrada and Troy Rosario;
• Adamson (6): Rodney Brondial, Roider Cabrera, Eric Camson, Jericho Cruz, Jansen Rios and Don Trollano;
• University of the Philippines (6): Mike Gamboa, Diego Dario, Paul Desiderio, Jireh Ibañes, Jay-R Reyes and Raul Soyud.

NCAA schools

• Colegio de San Juan de Letran (9): Kevin Alas, Raymond Almazan, JP Calvo, Bryan Faundo, RJ Jazul, Rey Nambatac, Bong Quinto, Kevin Racal and Jom Solano;
• San Sebastian College-Recoletos (5): Calvin Abueva, Michael Calisaan, Michael Miranda, Bradwyn Guinto and Ian Sangalang;
• Arellano University (4): Keith Agovida; Prince Caperal, Lervin Flores and Jio Jalalon;
• Lyceum of the Philippines University (3): Jesper Ayaay, Kevin Gabayni and CJ Perez;
• Jose Rizal University (3): Philip Paniamogan, JR Sena and Teytey Teodoro;
• Mapúa University (3): Joseph Eriobu, Kenneth Ighalo and Yousef Taha;
• College of Saint Benilde (2): Jonathan Grey, Paolo Taha,
• Perpetual Help (1): Scottie Thompson
• Philippine Christian University (formally left the NCAA after 2008-09 academic year): Beau Belga and Jayson Castro

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