IN PHOTOS: NCAA Season 91 opening ceremonies

Jun 27, 2015 2:39 PM PHT

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IN PHOTOS: NCAA Season 91 opening ceremonies

Before the hoops action kicked off, representatives from all NCAA schools gathered for exhibitions of school spirit and dances

MANILA, Philippines – NCAA Season 91 opened up to much fanfare on Saturday, June 27 at Mall of Asia Arena. Before the hoops action kicked off, representatives from all NCAA schools gathered for exhibitions of school spirit and dances.

Jose Rizal University paid tribute to CJ Servillon, the NCAA juniors player who collapsed on the court and died during a FilOil preseason game earlier this year.

(READ: NCAA Season 91 basketball schedule)

NCAA legend Alvin Patrimonio, who played for host school Mapua Institute, addressed the crowd.

Alvin Patrimonio, who played in the NCAA for the Mapua Cardinals in the 1980s. Photo by Josh Albelda