Entry to the NCAA
The Generals joined the NCAA in 2009 as one of the three guest teams. [2] The Generals finished with a 6–12 record. [1] Nomar Angeles Isla coached the Generals until 2010 when he went on to be their representative in the management committee. He was replaced by Gerry Esplana. [3] They had their best showing in 2013 when they finished with a winning record at 10–8, but barely missed the Final Four. [4] At the next season, the Generals finished outside the playoff places, and figured in a brawl against the Mapua Cardinals. This, coupled with internal issues with management, led to Esplana to resign. [5]
Andy de Guzman coached the team in 2016 to a last-place finish. EAC-IAC Brigadiers (their juniors team) coach Ariel Sison then replaced de Guzman. [6] In the 2017 season, the Generals, led by Sidney Onwubere, finished with a 7–11 record. [7] After finishing with a 4–14 record in 2018, Sison was replaced by Oliver Bunyi. [8] The Generals equaled their previous season record, but had notable wins against playoff teams Lyceum and San Sebastian. [9] Bunyi bid farewell to the Generals after their 63-62 overtime triumph over Arellano University to close out their NCAA Season 98 Seniors Basketball campaign. [10]
As of January 25, 2023, Jerson Allen Cabiltes has been tapped as the new head coach of the Generals. [11] The Generals were eliminated from the playoffs in Cabiltes' first season in charge. [12]
