IT’S all systems go for the staging of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) 3x3 Under 16 (born 2002) slated September 23 and 24 at the Felcris Centrale Alfresco Activity Center.

All 32 slots in boys division and 16 in girls event were all filled September 12.

Boys defending champion Davao Jones Academy (DJA) will lead the cast but will have to face a stiff contest as Ateneo de Davao University (Addu), Assumption College of Davao (ACD), Holy Child College of Davao (HCCD), Ford Academy of the Arts (FAA), Emar Human and Environmental College (Ehec), Jose Maria College (JMC) and Lamb of God Sped Academy (LGSA) are also entered in the league.

More improved public school teams will also join the competition.

Davao Region's first national champion Cabantian National High School (CBNHS) will be a heavy favorite in the girls event.

Former champions ACD and Daniel R. Aguinaldo National High School (DRANHS) will also compete for honors in the event organized and sponsored by SBP.

The winners will represent Davao region and will have an all-expense paid trip to the national finals.