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A new heir has come Forth: On Forth Padrigao’s breakout performance
By Eriko dela Cruz As the Arena barker announced the starting 5 for both Ateneo and FEU, a lot of Ateneo fans were at the edge of their seats. At point guard, number 15, Forth Padrigao! It was charting the unknown. How could Padrigao, someone who barely got minutes in Season 84, become Ateneo’s starting…
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UAAP Season 85 Season Preview: The Rebuilding UST and UE programs
Rebuilding phases are always painful and grueling, and sadly, UST and UE have been in that phase for a while now. Can they get over the hump this year, if not through wins, through flashes of stability and excellence from their coaching staff, management, and young pieces? UE Red Warriors: Is this the year UE…
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From the Archives: Arvin Tolentino is Born to Score
Before Arvin Tolentino turned into a fan favorite in the PBA, he was a struggling collegiate player who was simply finding his way in this crazy world called Philippine Basketball. Despite the roller coaster ride he’s been in, one thing has been constant: Arvin Tolentino is Born to Score. “Coach! Palaruin mo naman si Arvin! Let’s give…
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An Open Letter to Dave Ildefonso
By Eriko dela Cruz Dave, You were with the Ateneo Blue Eaglets when I first saw you play. You were with Kai Sotto, Joaqui Manuel, Jason Credo, and SJ Belangel battling Rayyan Amsali, Terrence Fortea, and Michael Malonzo and the NU Bullpups. You just completed a sweep of the elimination round and were poised to…
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UP-Ateneo Game 3 was Cinema
By Karlo Lovenia cin·e·ma /ˈsinəmə/ the production of movies as an art or industry. UAAP basketball tends to be more abstract art rather than aesthetic masterpiece. It’s to be expected. After all, the league is filled with college kids who are still growing into their roles as professional basketball players. These kids are bound to…
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Fuel or Distraction: On watching basketball during a historical event
By Karlo Lovenia “At this point, Wala akong pake kung sino man manalo.” May 11, 2022, 2:37 PM. After days of madness concerning the Philippine national elections, the HumbleBola team found time to talk about Game 2 of the UAAP Finals for a short while. At that moment, in what could have been an opportunity…
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Walang Forever: A Eulogy to the Ateneo Blue Eagles’ 39 game winning streak
By Eriko dela Cruz No two ways about it. Losing sucks. I may sound like a spoiled asshole here. That’s because I, as well as so many other Ateneo fans, are. This team has made winning so much of a habit that everyone is so used to it. We’ve forgotten what losing feels like. It’s…
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Peaking at the right time? The DLSU Green Archers are shooting for the stars
By Gio Gloria After five years, the DLSU Green Archers are back in the Final Four. The previous seasons were trying times to say the least and while La Salle was always talented on paper, translating that to success was easier said than done. A revolving door of coaches and players certainly didn’t help as…
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To Thrive or Die: The FEU Tamaraws are nearing the tipping point
By Pio Garcia The Far Eastern University Tamaraws’ season has been one hell of a roller coaster ride. It’s like you were not sure which FEU team will show up for the jump ball: will it be the team that fulfills its scary potential from its touted recruits or will it be the infuriating ISO-ball…
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When Hype meets Reality: The UP Fighting Maroons are for real
By Karlo Lovenia “Success is when reality catches up to our imagination.” – Simon Sinek The Season 81 UP Fighting Maroons changed everything for the Diliman program. From dreaming of just winning one game, they made the leap to aiming for the richest of prizes: a UAAP championship. They were serious about attaining this dream.…
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