Following the success of the first season (2022), the National Student Basketball Tournament (NUC) has returned in 2023 and received the attention and support of universities, colleges, and academies across the country. With the participation of nearly 140 teams and more than 1,600 athletes competing for the highest position (an increase of more than 35% in the number of participating teams compared to the previous season), NUC 2023 continues to be the student sports tournament with the most participating teams nationwide to date. This is a positive sign, demonstrating the development of the student sports movement, as well as the love of basketball that is spreading.

NUC is considered a healthy playground for students, with an attractive organization and stirring up a unique cheering movement from many universities. The tournament received comprehensive professional support, especially in refereeing from the Vietnam Basketball Federation, Ho Chi Minh City Basketball Federation and Hanoi Basketball Federation.

Region 3 consists of 60 teams (43 men's teams and 17 women's teams) who will compete to find the 5 best representatives (including 3 men's teams and 2 women's teams) to compete in the national final round taking place in Hanoi this coming December. The group stage matches of Region 3 will take place from October 16 to October 28. Immediately after that, the round of 16, quarterfinals, semi-finals and finals will take place continuously from November 1 to 12. The competition venues of Region 3 include Ton Duc Thang University Gymnasium, SSA Sports Center and Canada International School Gymnasium.