James Nacua Finds Stability with Letran Knights
James Nacua has found a new home, and this time the move feels deliberate.
The Filipino-Australian wing has officially joined the Letran Knights in the NCAA, a decision confirmed by his manager, Anthony Brodett of Phenom Sports.
Brodett said the choice was based on fit, development, and long-term planning. In his words, Letran offered the clarity they were looking for.
“This is the best option for James at this stage of his career. He needs a program that believes in his growth, gives him structure, and lets him focus on becoming the player we know he can be. Letran gives him all of that.”
Nacua will have two years of playing eligibility beginning in NCAA Season 102 in 2026. The early commitment gives him time to adjust to the Knights system and settle into a program known for its tough, disciplined brand of basketball.
He has already suited up for Letran in the Milcu Got Skills Basketball Tournament, giving supporters an early glimpse of how he fits within the roster.
Standing at 6-foot-4, Nacua brings a mix of size and versatility to the wing spot. He studied and played at Westfields Sports High School in Australia before moving to the Philippines, where he spent time with San Beda-Rizal.
His international experience includes representing Gilas Pilipinas Youth in the 2022 FIBA U18 Asian Championship, where he averaged 6.3 points and 2.8 assists across six games. He has been profiled as a shooting guard and is known for favoring the faster and more physical style of basketball he found in the Philippines.
His collegiate path has been anything but linear. He committed to De La Salle University in early 2024, then shifted to Benilde later that year. The move to Letran signals a reset and a chance to stabilize his development in a program that matches his needs and skill set.
With two full years of eligibility ahead of him and a season to prepare, Nacua now has the runway to rebuild momentum. How he uses this next chapter will shape the trajectory of a career that is still wide open.
