- Coaches say the PBA D-League is the "perfect venue for college teams needing to toughen up." Leo Austria and Pido Jarencio both sing its praises.
- Three UAAP teams, FEU, Adamson, and UST will be joining the Sandugo-Collegiate Basketball Development League (CBDL), which will start on April 4. Including the PBA-DL and the Fil Oil Preseason Cup, that's three preseason tournaments, a number that could grow to four if they decide to join the summer Fr. Martin Cup tournament.
- If you thought the roller coaster ride of whether or not Ryan Buenafe is an "ex Eagle" or not was fun, this might be for you. GMA News calls Mythical Five member Ken Acibar a "former Red Warrior" in its preview of the PBA-DL opening.
- In order to accommodate the teams that will have a significant number of their players moonlighting in the PBA-DL, the FilOil Flying V Preseason Tournament organizers have allowed schools to submit 20 man rosters for the entirety of the tournament, though only 16 players can be active during a game.
