THE NCAA overturned Mapua’s opening-day victory over San Beda after the league determined Gab Gamboa was ineligible to play in NCAA Season 98.
The NCAA Management Committee learned Gamboa was enrolled at St. Clare College before transferring to Mapua just before the season.
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NCAA basketball commissioner Tonichi Pujante has banned Gamboa from the league for life.
Gamboa has returned to St. Clare.
Mapua drops to 0-6, while San Beda now holds a 4-1 win-loss card.
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