National University

As the UAAP Season 88 men's basketball Final Four approaches, the NU Bulldogs clinch the top seed for the first time in the Final Four era, rooted in a powerhouse 2019-2020 high school roster that continues to influence top contenders. This group powered the UP Fighting Maroons and La Salle Green Archers to success, both tracing origins to those champion Bullpups. The retrospective highlights how these young players evolved into collegiate stars.