José Rizal University is the host of the 2007–2008 season, with this year's theme " Soaring High and Free at 83". NCAA Season 82's commissioner Jun Bernardino was supposed to be the commissioner, if not for his death.[1]
Former Shell Turbo Chargers head coach and Basketball Coaches Association of the Philippines president Chito Narvasa will be this season's commissioner, succeeding Bernardino.
PCU eligibity scandal
After allegations of identity switching circulated via text messaging, Philippine Christian University (PCU) was investigated by the Management Committee (MANCOM) for alleged eligibility infractions on several of its varsity teams.[2] The MANCOM has completed its own investigation and are waiting for PCU's internal investigation and has hinted of suspending the Dolphins for Season 83 after PCU's representatives did not show up in the MANCOM meeting.[3]
After the deliberation by the MANCOM, the NCAA, via a statement issued by NCAA and José Rizal University (JRU) President Vicente Fabella, suspended the Dolphins from all events after four players of the Baby Dolphins basketball team were found to have used falsified documents. The Baby Dolphins were ordered to return their second-place trophy from last season's tournament and all individual awards. The senior Dolphins' 2005-06 general championship trophy was retained, however.[4]
The women's volleyball tournament began last July 8 at Saint Placid's Gym, San Beda College in Manila with five schools participating.
Team standings
Since San Sebastian swept the eliminations, the next two best teams in the cumulative standings advances to the Finals, with San Sebastian having the twice-to-beat advantage, instead of the usual best-of-3 series.
The NCAA Cheerdance Competition was held on September 5, 2007 at the Araneta Coliseum. The UPHSD PerpSquad successfully defended their championship, the Mapúa Cheerping Cardinals very much improved to second place as compared to their 2nd runner-up finish from last year, while the Letran Cheering Squad held a notch lower and settled at third place.
Rank
Order
Pep squad
Scores
1st
7th
UPHSD PerpSquad
209.5
2nd
5th
Mapúa Cheerping Cardinals
208.0
3rd
6th
Letran Cheering Squad
201.0
4th
3rd
San Sebastian Golden Stags Pep Squad
175.5
5th
4th
JRU Pep Squad
135.0
6th
1st
St. Benilde Green Peppers
126.0
7th
2nd
San Beda Cheerleaders Association
122.0
DNP
PCU Pep Squad
DNP
The Cheerdance Competition is not counted in the tabulation of the General Championship.