After its historical centennial season, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is set to continue its legacy of greatness for another year, with a new set of courtside reporters- and a twist.
Returning to the sidelines are five veteran reporters, handpicked from the past four seasons, and three new faces to complete the roster.
Coming back from Season 97 and 98 is Chantal “Cha” Laude, a proud alumna of De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde and an aspiring diplomat. Now a part-time host for beauty brands, the “Fashionistang Reporter ng Batangas” will bring her signature style to Season 101.
Fatima Faye Reyes also returns after reporting from Season 98 to 99. Beyond her passion for storytelling behind the mic, she is also a registered nurse, ready to thrive in two demanding fields. Balancing her medical career with her courtside duties, she truly lives up to her moniker, the “Dedicated Nurse Reporter ng Bulacan.”
After three seasons, veteran courtside reporter Kristine San Agustin returns for her fourth consecutive season. The “Brainy Chic Reporter ng Los Baños” is ready once again to set the standard in courtside reporting.
Glycel Galpo, the “Pretty and Charming Student Reporter ng Caloocan,” returns as the “Pretty and Charming Reporter ng Caloocan,” after recently graduating from Colegio de San Juan de Letran. She now brings her expertise, honed over the past two seasons, back to the sidelines.
And lastly, Florance “Flo” Del Agua, the “Teacher turned Reporter ng Sta. Mesa,” returns for her second year with the NCAA. After a successful rookie season and valuable off-season experiences, she is determined to bring more greatness to the court.
NCAA also proudly introduces three new additions to the roster this season.
Aaron Dy is not new to the role behind the mic, as he's one of the young anchors in the local sports scene. He previously called games for NCAA Juniors Basketball, and other professional leagues. Now, he brings the same passion and drive from the panel to the sidelines as the “Chinito Commentator Reporter ng Laguna.”
Tatyana Austria, a physical therapy graduate and professional model, began her courtside reporter journey in one of the country’s premier volleyball leagues. As an all-around talent who balances her studies and work, she is dedicated to making each day count as the “Runway Reyna Reporter ng Parañaque.”
Completing the list for Season 101 is Bianca Tagarda, the “Sweet Student Reporter ng Cubao.” An all-around student, she has also been on the sidelines as a resident courtside reporter for a local basketball league. Beyond sports, she enjoys hosting events and loves the thrill of joining beauty pageants.
Catch these talented courtside reporters as they bring you the freshest updates and inside scoops on the upcoming NCAA games.
NCAA Season 101: Building Greatness officially arrives this October 1, at 12:00 PM at the Araneta Coliseum. The opening ceremony airs at 1:30 PM on GTV, featuring a double-header with the first game scheduled at 2:30 PM (Heart of Asia/GTV) and the second game at 5:00 PM on Heart of Asia.
