EVEN in the pros, school pride still runs deep.
And even if they don new colors in the PBA, it's undeniable that the players still exude that varsity spirit whenever they visit their alma maters.
With the second conference of the 50th season now going full blast, we took a deep dive into the active rosters of each PBA team, to see which school has produced the most talents playing in the country's top flight pro-league right now,
Editor's Note: This list was based on the active line-up section of the PBA website as of April 3, 2026. Players like Mark Nonoy and Louie Sangalang who have gone AWOL but with live contracts are still included
1. Ateneo (21)
Ateneo remains the top producer of PBA talent, a distinction it has held for the longest time since Tab Baldwin took over coaching duties in Katipunan.
Chris Newsome spearheads the Blue Eagle band of brothers in Asia's oldest pay-for-play league, alongside the new-breed of Ateneo products in Gian Mamuyac, Kai Ballungay and Tyler Tio, among others, players who emerged under the tutelage of Baldwin.
Magnolia playing-coach LA Tenorio could beef up this list if he decides to play again for the Hotshots, making him easily the eldest of the Katipunan players who are still active in the league.
Isaac Go
BJ Andrade
Troy Mallillin
Justin Chua
Chris Koon
Gab Gomez
Raffy Verano
Aaron Black
Chris Newsome
Matt Nieto
Kai Ballungay
Matthew Daves
Tyler Tio
Gian Mamuyac
Anton Asistio
Juami Tiongson
Paul Garcia
Geo Chiu
Von Pessumal
Poy Erram
Mike Nieto
2. Letran (19)
Always one of the top producers in talents in the PBA, Letran has zoomed to the second of this list.
And it's no surprise given the Muralla school's recent dominance in the NCAA, when it won a three-peat under coach Bonnie Tan, spurred that influx of players.
For the longest time, it was Meralco's Raymond Almazan, NLEX's Kevin Alas and Kevin Racal who held the fort for Letran.
But this recent wave of talents, including rookies like Sonny Estil, Jun Roque, and Mark Omega, have only fattened up the Letran delegation in the PBA.
Sonny Estil
Kevin Racal
Larry Muyang
Kurt Reyson
Bong Quinto
Raymond Almazan
Kevin Alas
Deo Cuajao
Jun Roque
Brent Paraiso
Fran Yu
Ato Ular
Jerrick Balanza
Jeo Ambohot
Pao Javillonar
King Caralipio
Mark Omega
Rey Nambatac
Louie Sangalang (active contract)
3. La Salle (18)
Not far behind is La Salle which has been one of the standards in the UAAP for the past few decades.
Converge's Justine Baltazar and Phoenix's Jason Perkins lead this list as they carry the torch for the Green Archers in the PBA.
The Taft crew also continues to thrive with rookie Joshua David joining the league in this second conference.
Ralph Cu
Norbert Torres
Abu Tratter
Schonny Winston
Justine Baltazar
James Laput
Brandon Bates
Jonnel Policarpio
Jason Perkins
Francis Escandor
Evan Nelle
Andrei Caracut
Santi Santillan
Joshua David
Jeron Teng
Tyrus Hill
Aljun Melecio
Mark Nonoy (active contract)
4. San Beda (14)
San Beda's pedigree is still felt all over the PBA.
TNT's Calvin Oftana and NLEX's Robert Bolick banner the Red Lions delegation as they remain as one of the top talent producers in the league.
Clifford Jopia
Peter Alfaro
Rome dela Rosa
Yukien Andrada
Anjo Caram
Kyle Pascual
Robert Bolick
Javee Mocon
JB Bahio
Anthony Semerad
Kemark Carino
Damie Cuntapay
Calvin Oftana
Bryan Sajonia
5. FEU (10)
Far Eastern University rounds out the top five, with 10 players still coming from Morayta.
Ginebra's RJ Abarrientos and TNT's Roger Pogoy banner this Tamaraws crew, further proving the quality of guards produced by the Tamaraws.
RJ Abarrientos
Richard Escoto
Alec Stockton
Jhaymo Eguilos
Mark Barroca
Russel Escoto
LJay Gonzales
Xyrus Torres
Ken Tuffin
Roger Pogoy
Here's the rest of the list:
6. Adamson (10)
Jerom Lastimosa
Jansen Rios
Vince Magbuhos
Don Trollano
Royce Mantua
Jericho Cruz
Rodney Brondial
Keith Zaldivar
Jerrick Ahanmisi
Didat Hanapi
7. UP (9)
David Murrell
Jaydee Tungcab
Juan Gomez de Liano
Javi Gomez de Liano
Zavier Lucero
CJ Cansino
Ricci Rivero
CJ Catapusan
Henry Galinato
8. Arellano (8)
Nards Pinto
Archie Concepcion
Justin Arana
Ronan Santos
Lorenz Capulong
Prince Caperal
Cade Flores
Jio Jalalon
Tied 9-12: UE (6)
Paul Zamar
Jack Cruz-Dumont
Jed Mendoza
Paul Lee
Richie Rodger
Luis Villegas
Tied 9-12. SSCR (6)
Bradwyn Guinto
RK Ilagan
James Una
Calvin Abueva
Ian Sangalang
JM Calma
Tied 9-12: NU (6)
Troy Rosario
Raymond Aguilar
John Lloyd Clemente
Mike Malonzo
Shaun Ildefonso
Glenn Khobuntin
Tied 9-12: UST (6)
Allein Maliksi
Dave Ando
Bryan Santos
Christian Manaytay
Aljon Mariano
Kevin Ferrer
13. St. Benilde (5)
Paolo Taha
Shawn Umali
JC Cullar
Will Gozum
Mark Sangco
Tied 14-15: LPU (4)
Jayson David
Enoch Valdez
Cjay Perez
JM Bravo
Tied 14-15. Perpetual (4)
Scottie Thompson
John Abis
Ben Adamos
Kim Aurin
16. Mapua (3)
Adrian Nocum
Paolo Hernandez
Joseph Eriobu
17. JRU (1)
JL Delos Santos
With Sidney Onwubere relegated to inactive status by the NLEX Road Warriors, Emilio Aguinaldo College remains as the only NCAA/UAAP team without representation in the PBA right now.
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As for the non-UAAP and NCAA schools, Philippine Christian University has two players in veterans Jayson Castro and Beau Belga as they try to keep the fire burning for their respective alma mater.
PCU (2)
Beau Belga
Jayson Castro
Cebu
June Mar Fajardo
St. Clare
Aris Dionisio
De Ocampo Memorial College
Jhonard Clarito
EARIST
Andreas Cahilig
Systems Plus College Foundation
MJ Garcia
Bulacan State
Dominick Fajardo
For players who studied abroad, California remains the hotbed of players with 13 coming from universities there.
1. California (13)
Biola
Caelan Tiongson
Cal Baptist
Jordan Heading
Cal State Bakerfield
Dalph Panopio
Cal State Fullerton
Marcio Lassiter
Cal State LA
Joshua Munzon
Chico State
Keith Datu
Dominican
Jeremiah Gray
Hope International
Kris Rosales
Notre Dame de Namur
Simon Enciso
Oakland
Kelly Williams
Saint Mary's
Stephen Holt
San Francisco State
Robbie Herndon
UC Riverside
Brandon Ganuelas-Rosser
Tied-2. West Virginia (2)
Marshall
Chris Ross
Salem
Chris Miller
Tied-2. Utah (2)
Utah
Sedrick Barefield
Salt Lake CC
Felix Pangilinan-Lemetti
Other international schools who have only produced one.
Butler (IN)
Christian David
Chadron State (NE)
Mo Tautuaa
Hawaii Pacific
Cliff Hodge
LIU Brooklyn (NY)
Jason Brickman
Minnesota
Maverick Ahanmisi
Penn State
Stanley Pringle
Seattle Pacific (WA)
Chris Banchero
Western Kentucky
Japeth Aguilar
York (Toronto, Canada)
Brandon Ramirez
So, how did your school fare?
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