The Benilde Blazers joined the NCAA in 1998, having been a fixture in the National Capital Region Athletic Association.

[12] Tang led the Blazers to fifth place finishes in his second and third year of coaching the team, but migrated to Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic.

[15] The Blazers qualified to its first Finals appearance in 20 years, defeating the San Beda Red Lions in the semifinals.

They lost to the top seeded Mapúa Cardinals 78-67 but won the inaugural battle for third place game against the Lyceum Pirates 93-83.

[19] In the NCAA's centennial season, CSB finished second, and will face San Beda anew in the semifinals.