2001 PBA All-Filipino Cup

The 2001 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) All-Filipino Cup was the first conference of the 2001 PBA season. It started on January 28 and ended on May 18, 2001. The tournament is an All-Filipino format, which doesn't require an import or a pure-foreign player for each team.

Format
The following format will be observed for the duration of the conference:
 * The teams were divided into 2 groups.

Group A:
 * 1) Alaska Aces
 * 2) Barangay Ginebra Kings
 * 3) San Miguel Beermen
 * 4) Shell Turbo Chargers
 * 5) Sta. Lucia Realtors

Group B:
 * 1) Batang Red Bull Thunder
 * 2) Mobiline Phone Pals
 * 3) Pop Cola Panthers
 * 4) Purefoods TJ Hotdogs
 * 5) Tanduay Rhum Masters


 * Teams in a group will play against each other once and against teams in the other group twice; 14 games per team.
 * The top eight teams after the eliminations will advance to the quarterfinals.
 * Quarterfinals:
 * Top four teams will have a twice-to-beat advantage against their opponent.
 * QF1: #1 vs. #8
 * QF2: #2 vs. #7
 * QF3: #3 vs. #6
 * QF4: #4 vs. #5
 * Best-of-five semifinals:
 * SF1: QF1 vs. QF4
 * SF2: QF2 vs. QF3
 * Third-place playoff: losers of the semifinals
 * Best-of-seven finals: winners of the semifinals