Ateneo Blue Eagles

The Ateneo Blue Eagles are the collegiate varsity teams of the Ateneo de Manila University that play in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), the premiere collegiate league in the Philippines. The Ateneo collegiate men's varsity basketball team was not always called the Blue Eagles. It got the name Blue Eagles when Ateneo adopted the Eagle as its mascot in 1938. Prior to that, from 1914 it was known under different names.

Ateneo has fifteen collegiate men's varsity teams that participate in fifteen sporting events of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, its mother league.

The Ateneo Blue Eagles are a prominent collegiate basketball team representing Ateneo de Manila University in the Philippines. Known for their rich history and competitive spirit, the Blue Eagles compete in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), where they have established themselves as one of the most successful and respected teams in the league. Renowned for their disciplined play, skilled roster, and strategic coaching, the Blue Eagles have secured numerous championships and have produced many notable players who have gone on to excel in professional basketball and the national team. Their passionate fan base and storied rivalry with other top UAAP teams, such as the De La Salle Green Archers, make their games highly anticipated events in Philippine collegiate sports. The Ateneo Blue Eagles embody excellence, teamwork, and sportsmanship, making them a symbol of pride for Ateneo de Manila University and Filipino basketball fans alike.