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San Sebastian’s Jhuniel Dela Rama in action against hist former team Colegio de San Juan de Letran in NCAA Season 101. Angela Davocol/NCAA Philippines.

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<div style="line-height:1.5"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1768720914957IMG_9690.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="San Sebastian’s Jhuniel Dela Rama in action against hist former team Colegio de San Juan de Letran in NCAA Season 101. Angela Davocol/NCAA Philippines."/>San Sebastian’s Jhuniel Dela Rama in action against hist former team Colegio de San Juan de Letran in NCAA Season 101. Angela Davocol/NCAA Philippines.MANILA — San Beda University may have bid farewell to Janti Miller, but help is quickly on the way as the defending NCAA champions secured the services of Jhuniel Dela Rama from San Sebastian College.</div><div style="line-height:1.5"><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2026/1/17/-i-refuse-to-play-in-the-ncaa-janti-miller-leaves-san-beda-1104">‘I refuse to play in the NCAA’: Janti Miller leaves San Beda</a></div>The Red Lions added the 6-foot-3 do-it-all ace, who captured the Defensive Player of the Year award and earned spots on the Mythical Five and All-Defense Teams in Season 101.Dela Rama averaged 13.8 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 1.6 steals during his rookie season. He will sit out one year of residency before becoming eligible to play three full seasons for San Beda.The two-time NCAA high school champion was one of the few bright spots for the Golden Stags, who managed just three wins in 13 games during the elimination round. San Sebastian also failed to reach the quarterfinals after bowing to Lyceum of the Philippines University in the play-in round.However, San Sebastian’s struggles extended beyond the court. Former head coach Rob Labagala revealed midway through Season 101 that the team had gone four months without receiving allowances from its backers.Since then, Dela Rama has not been the only departure from the Golden Stags. Labagala has been replaced by United Prep Canada mentor Tony Tan, another rookie standout, shooter Ian Cuajao, is also considering a move to another school.

#NCAA || The Red Lions added the 6-foot-3 do-it-all ace, who captured the Defensive Player of the Year award and earned spots on the Mythical Five and All-Defense Teams in Season 101.

#NCAA || The Red Lions added the 6-foot-3 do-it-all ace, who captured the Defensive Player of the Year award and earned spots on the Mythical Five and All-Defense Teams in Season 101.

NCAA: Ex-San Sebastian star Jhuniel Dela Rama set for fresh start with San Beda

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NCAA: Ex-San Sebastian star Jhuniel Dela Rama set for fresh start with San Beda

Rom Anzures,

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Published January 18, 2026 04:01 PM PHT

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