University of Cebu Webmasters Collegiate Basketball Team

LOOK: More than 100 basketball hopefuls showcased their skills during the two-day tryout for the University of Cebu Webmasters Collegiate Men's Basketball Team, which concluded on July 7, 2026, at the Cebu Coliseum. The aspiring athletes competed for a chance to earn a spot on the Webmasters' varsity team.

🏀💙💛

Congratulations to our University of Cebu Webmasters for an incredible run in the 23-Under Championship, finishing as First Runner-Up after a hard-fought 66-62 battle against a talented Phenom squad in the Sinag Liga Asya Jr. World on Sunday, July 5, 2026 at the Cebu Coliseum.

While the championship trophy may have gone the other way, reaching the finals is already a remarkable achievement—one that reflects months of sacrifice, discipline, teamwork, and unwavering commitment. Championships are not defined solely by the final score, but by the character built along the journey.

Every player who stepped onto the court, every coach who guided the team, every staff member who worked behind the scenes, and every supporter who cheered from the sidelines played a vital role in this memorable campaign. This was never about one individual—it was about everyone contributing to something greater than themselves.

You fought with heart. You represented the University of Cebu with pride. And you proved that the Webmasters belong among the best.

Remember, every championship team first learned valuable lessons through adversity. This experience will only make you stronger, wiser, and hungrier for the challenges ahead.

Keep believing. Keep working. Keep growing.

The road to CESAFI 2026 has only just begun, and this is another important step toward something even greater.

Congratulations once again to Phenom on a well-deserved championship, and congratulations to our UC Webmasters for an inspiring performance that made the entire UC community proud.

Rise Together. Defend the Legacy.

🏀💙💛

Wishing the UC Webmasters the very best as you represent our school in the Sinag Liga Asya (SLA) Junior World Showcase 2026 – Visayas Cup, competing in the Under-23 division here in Cebu City.

Play with pride. Compete with heart. Trust your preparation, stay together, and give your very best every time you step on the court.

Enjoy the experience, embrace the challenge, and make the entire UC community proud.

Good luck, Webmasters! We’re all behind you. 💛💙🏀

SINAG LIGA ASYA JR. WORLD SHOWCASE OPENING HIGHLIGHTS

LOOK: Here are some of the scenes during the opening ceremony of the Sinag Liga Asya Junior World Showcase at the Cebu Coliseum on Wednesday, July 1.

A total of 49 teams from the United States, Australia, Canada, UAE, and the Philippines are vying across five age groups in four venues in Cebu City. | 📷: Glendale Rosal

Thank you Banat News

PAUGNAT SA KUSOG: Sud sa upat ka sagunson nga tuig, ang University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters college basketball team nakaabot sa Finals sa Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI).

Basaha: https://www.philstar.com/banat/palaro/2026/06/29/2538512/uc-webmasters-basketball-mihulmag-mga-kampiyon-sa-kinabuhi

Thank you The Freeman

𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬

By:Emmanuel B. Villaruel

CEBU, Philippines — For the University of Cebu community, you cannot spell success without UC.

This proved true for the UC Webmasters college basketball team.

For four straight years, they made it to the Finals of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI).

That is quite a feat already for the UCnian hardcourt warriors.

But what coach Kenneth Kernn Sesante is most proud of is transforming student-athletes into champions, not only in sports but also in life.

With Sesante at the helm, the Webmasters have produced licensed mechanical engineers in John Emmanuel Bautista and Kyle Fritz Ordeniza and full-fledged criminologists in Luigi Gabisan and Kendall Limana.

Just recently, eight UC varsity players successfully completed their college education.

They are Jhiey Paraldo and Jasper Pacaña (BS Business Administration Major in Management Marketing),

McSteven Ursal (BS Electrical Engineering), Luther Gabriel Leonard (BS Information Technology), Niño Jeff “NJ” Atunay BS Customs Administration), Michael Diaz (BS Marine Transportation), Regie Dajab (BS Civil Engineering), and Zareygel Rosano (BS Hospitality Management).

Teodore Josephus “TJ” Matchete, their academic coordinator, is now also a degree holder (BS Customs Administration).

The likes of Garciano Puerto, Richard Villegas, Clint Suelto, Filvenson Culango, Joven Tagudin, John Jabello, Justine Dacalos, Peter Codilla, Joseph Mayol, Alex Nazareno, Ariel Dinglasan and Paul Galinato also earned their college diploma as varsity scholars of UC.

Helping his players create harmony between their academic responsibilities and athletic ambitions entails a lot of challenge for Sesante and the rest of the coaching staff.

It’s a tough balancing act.

But everything works perfectly well for the Webmasters with a program that is centered on molding champions and shaping futures.

“The UC sports program aims for both athletic and academic excellence. That is really the desire of our founder Atty. Gus Go, for the student-athletes to use their talents in sports to earn a college degree,” said Sesante, himself a role model student-athlete during his time as team captain of the Webmasters.

After his playing years, Sesante made his alma mater proud when he placed 2nd nationwide in the 2006 Customs Broker Licensure Examination before becoming a lawyer in 2012.

“Each time we pay him a courtesy visit, Atty. Go always mentions that he will be happy if our team wins, but he will be happier if they finish their studies and pass the board exam if there’s any,” Sesante continued. “We take his directive to heart with the help of our UC Athletic Director Jessica-Jawad Honoridez.”

That is why in guiding his team, Sesante is committed not only in the overall development of his players but also in giving them future opportunities. A life-changer, he makes it a mission to develop resilient individuals ready for the challenges of life, both on and off the field.

More than winning a trophy, Sesante said seeing their athletes succeed beyond the playing field is their biggest accomplishment - the crown jewel of UC’s sports program they can be truly proud of.

Just last week, a number of our graduating student-athletes celebrated an important off-court victory by earning their college degrees.

Today, the present batch proudly carried the torch, capturing the Intercollegiate Basketball Tournament championship in Socorro, Surigao del Norte.

Different teams, different milestones, but the same UC tradition—winning in the classroom and on the court. 🏆🎓🏀💛

🏀🔥 THIS IS YOUR SHOT TO BECOME A WEBMASTER! 🔥🏀

Do you have what it takes to wear the blue and gold?

The University of Cebu Webmasters – Main Campus College Basketball Team is searching for the next generation of student-athletes ready to compete, lead, and represent one of Cebu's most respected collegiate basketball programs.

This is more than a tryout. This is your opportunity to prove yourself, earn your place, and begin your journey as a UC Webmaster.

📅 TRYOUT DATES
July 6–7, 2026

⏰ TIME
6:00 AM – 9:00 AM

📍 VENUE
Cebu Coliseum, Cebu City

👤 ELIGIBILITY
Ages 19–24

📋 BRING THE FOLLOWING:

✔ PSA Birth Certificate
✔ Parent's Waiver
✔ Tumbler
✔ White Jersey
✔ Black Jersey

Every possession matters.
Every drill counts.
Every hustle gets noticed.

🏆 Dream Big.
💪 Train Hard.
🔥 Compete Fearlessly.

Outwork everyone. Outplay anyone. Earn the jersey.

The next UC Webmaster could be YOU.