UAAP Season 71 basketball tournaments
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| Host school | University of the Philippines Diliman | ||||||||||||
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| Duration | September 21–25, 2008 | ||||||||||||
| Arena(s) | Araneta Coliseum | ||||||||||||
| Finals MVP | Nonoy Baclao | ||||||||||||
| Winning coach | Norman Black (1st title) | ||||||||||||
| Semifinalists | FEU Tamaraws UE Red Warriors | ||||||||||||
| TV network(s) | Studio 23 | ||||||||||||
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| Duration | September 20–27, 2008 | ||||||||||||
| Arena(s) | The Arena in San Juan | ||||||||||||
| Finals MVP | Bernadette Mercado | ||||||||||||
| Winning coach | Michael Oliver | ||||||||||||
| Semifinalists | UST Tigresses Adamson Lady Falcons | ||||||||||||
| TV network(s) | Studio 23 | ||||||||||||
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| Duration | September 20–27, 2008 | ||||||||||||
| Arena(s) | The Arena in San Juan | ||||||||||||
| Finals MVP | JV Dumrique | ||||||||||||
| Winning coach | Jamike Jarin (6th title) | ||||||||||||
| Semifinalists | DLSZ Junior Archers Adamson Baby Falcons | ||||||||||||
| TV network(s) | Studio 23 | ||||||||||||
The basketball tournaments of University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 71 started on July 5, 2008, at the Araneta Coliseum with University of the Philippines, Diliman as hosts. The defending champions were the De La Salle Green Archers (men), Ateneo Lady Eagles (women) and the De La Salle Junior Archers (juniors).
Basketball Coaches Association of the Philippines president Chito Narvasa is the season's commissioner. The theme is "Filipino Leadership Through Sports Excellence".