| Host school | San Sebastian College – Recoletos | |||||||||||||||
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| Duration | September 17–24, 2003 | |||||||||||||||
| Arena(s) | Rizal Memorial Coliseum Cuneta Astrodome | |||||||||||||||
| Finals MVP | Ronjay Enrile | |||||||||||||||
| Winning coach | Louie Alas (2nd title) | |||||||||||||||
| Semifinalists |  JRU Heavy Bombers Mapúa Cardinals | |||||||||||||||
| TV network(s) | ABS-CBN Sports Studio 23 | |||||||||||||||
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| Duration | September 20, 2003 | |||||||||||||||
| Arena(s) | Rizal Memorial Coliseum | |||||||||||||||
| Finals MVP | Rogemar Menor | |||||||||||||||
| Winning coach | Ato Badolato (14th title) | |||||||||||||||
| Semifinalists |  Letran Squires La Salle Green Hills Greenies | |||||||||||||||
| TV network(s) | ABS-CBN Sports Studio 23 | |||||||||||||||
The basketball tournaments of NCAA Season 79 are the Philippines' National Collegiate Athletic Association tournaments for basketball in its 2003–2004 season. San Sebastian College – Recoletos hosted the season, starting with an opening ceremony held at the Araneta Coliseum on June 28, 2003, followed by four games.[1] Former Philippine Basketball Association chairman, Shell executive, and San Sebastian alumnus Rey Gamboa graced as the guest of honor.[2] Basketball Association of the Philippines secretary-general Graham Lim served as the season's commissioner.[2] The theme of the season is "NCAA at 79: A Family Through Time."[2] Games then are subsequently held at Rizal Memorial Coliseum and covered by ABS-CBN Sports via Studio 23.
- ^ Rondez, Bobby (June 28, 2003). "NCAA action unfurls today". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on March 16, 2004. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
- ^ a b c Navarro, June (June 28, 2003). "4 games usher 'NC'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved July 29, 2021.