Power plays, lockdown defense, and pinpoint precision — UAAP Season 87 men’s volleyball has delivered fire on all fronts. And these players? They’ve ruled the stats like true kings.
As the season heats up, it’s time to give flowers to the standout performers who’ve made their mark across every key department — from scoring to digging, blocking to setting.
Whether it’s the go-to guy on offense or the steady hand in defense, each one has been crucial to their team’s rise.
Let’s break down the leaders of the pack.
Scoring Machine: Noel Kampton (DLSU Green Spikers)) – 274 Points
If DLSU needs a point, Noel Kampton delivers. The Green Spikers' main gunman has racked up 274 total points, topping the league with his explosive kills and aggressive offense.
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Spiking King: Josh Ybañez (UST Golden Spikers) – 137 Successful Spikes
Smooth. Sharp. Savage.
Josh Ybañez is a nightmare for blockers with 137 successful spikes, leading the UAAP in this category. Whether it’s crosscourt lasers or down-the-line daggers, Ybañez makes it look effortless.
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Net Patrol: Mark Leo Coguimbal (AdU Soaring Falcons) – 0.87 Blocks/Set
No one’s getting past this wall. Mark Leo Coguimbal leads the league in blocking with a 0.87 average per set, anchoring Adamson’s frontline defense with impeccable timing and reach.
Ace Specialist: Amil Pacinio (ADMU Blue Eagles) – 0.41 Aces/Set
If there’s a player you don’t want serving at crunch time, it’s Amil Pacinio. Averaging 0.41 aces per set, the Ateneo server’s pinpoint accuracy and power have tilted momentum in the Blue Eagles’ favor all season long.
D-Fence Dynamo: Lance De Castro (ADMU Blue Eagles) – 2.52 Digs/Set
Lance De Castro has been everywhere for Ateneo.
Leading all diggers with 2.52 digs per set, he’s the guy diving, flying, and keeping plays alive when the rally seems lost. No ball is safe with De Castro around.
Playmaker Extraordinaire: Dux Yambao (UST Golden Spikers) – 5.85 Sets/Set
The Golden Spikers’ offensive rhythm flows through Dux Yambao.
With 5.85 sets per set, he’s not just distributing — he’s orchestrating.
Reception Royalty: Menard Guerrero (DLSU Green Spikers) – 58.16% Efficiency
With a whopping 58.16% efficiency, Menard Guerrero has been La Salle’s wall in the back row.
Calm under pressure and laser-focused, Guerrero has turned tough serves into perfect plays, setting the tone for clean offensive setups.
These stat leaders aren’t just numbers on a sheet — they’re impact players whose performances are shaping the storylines of UAAP Season 87.
And with more action ahead, the bar just keeps getting higher.