National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) coaches Topex Robinson and Rodney Santos visited the pilot episode of 'Rise Up Stronger: The Road to NCAA Season 96' on Sunday.
Robinson and Santos talked with host Martin Javier about their experiences as NCAA student athletes back in the 1990s with the San Sebastian College-Recoletos, and their coaching stints in the country's first collegiate league.
In this episode, a look back at NCAA's history and what to expect in the upcoming season were also discussed.
Starstruck Season 7 Ultimate Survivor Kim de Leon also visited the program and accepted the skills challenge given to him by NCAA basketball players.
He also competed with Santos in a small chess tournament, while host Sophia Senoron went head-to-head with coach Topex.
'Rise Up Stronger' is more than just sports as 'The Clash' Season 3 grand champion Jessica Villarubin entertained the sports fans.
Watch 'Rise Up Stronger: The Road to NCAA Season 96' every weekday (2:45 p.m.) Saturdays (4:30 p.m), and Sundays (5:05 p.m.) on GTV! —Justin Kenneth Carandang/JMB, GMA News
