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NCAA Management Committee (MANCOM) chairman Fr. Vic Calvo of host Letran said that the oldest collegiate league in the country is adapting to the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic with online events this year.

A source said Sunday that school officials have been in discussion on holding a basketball tournament in March 2021, but this would only happen under strict health measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The oldest collegiate league in the country, the NCAA, formalized its partnership with giant television network GMA-7 as the two parties signed Thursday a five-year deal that starts with Season 96.

It looks like NCAA officials are seriously considering holding a bubble tournament for Season 96 next year.

The oldest collegiate league in the country has a new home.

The NCAA Policy Board has directed the Management Committee (MANCOM) to accept the sealed bidding documents from the remaining two broadcast networks who are eyeing to strike a deal with the oldest collegiate league in the country.

With its TV partner now gone, the NCAA is looking for a new partner to cover the games starting Season 96 as the league also eyes to seal a five-year contract on its next partner, an official said Tuesday.

NCAA Management Committee chairman Fr. Vic Calvo said Friday the league would wait for actions its broadcast partner ABS-CBN 2 takes with regards to the remaining years of the contract.

The 250-strong scholar-athletes of the College of St. Benilde (CSB) will remain under the wings of the learning institution.