RSY Group of Companies made history in regional basketball by defeating Liceo de Cagayan University Titans 75-60 in the 2026 Smart-NBTC Mindanao Regional Championship finals at the Oroquieta City Bayfront Arena, showcasing poise, depth, and championship composure to claim the regional crown and send a message that Mindanao is ready to compete nationally. The win secured spots for RSY and Liceo de Cagayan University in the Smart-NBTC National Finals, set for March 22 to 29, where they will face the country’s top 19-and-under teams, giving Mindanao talent a chance to challenge traditional powerhouses from Luzon and the Visayas. Off-Campus Residences x Toyomoto and Loverz Gadgets also qualified for the national stage, highlighting the depth and competitiveness of the regional field. The regional tournaments play a crucial role in identifying talent, sharpening competitive instincts, and providing young players with meaningful games in high-pressure environments, and in Mindanao, they serve to decentralize opportunity and prove that elite basketball development is not limited to a single geographic area. The Oroquieta finals validated players who dream beyond provincial borders and communities that support grassroots sports, and as RSY leads the Mindanao charge to the Nationals, it is clear that regional excellence is a force ready to challenge, compete, and claim its place on the national stage.
