Ateneo misses UAAP finals for first time under Baldwin

Ateneo de Manila University's men's basketball team failed to reach the UAAP finals for the first time under coach Tab Baldwin in Season 86, ending their six-straight finals appearance since 2016.

Despite finishing with a 7-7 record and losing to UP Fighting Maroons in the Final Four, Baldwin highlighted his players' resilience throughout the season despite injuries and roster changes.

Baldwin expressed pride in his team's efforts and remains optimistic about the future, viewing this year as a stepping stone towards better performance next season.