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Hindi Pa Rin Bibitaw: The UP Fighting Maroons are picking up right where they left off
UP has all the ingredients to build itself a dynasty. Close-to-Generational Talent who got better + New Shiny Parts + Same Core That Got Better = Dynasty It only made sense that during the offseason, the UP Fighting Maroons were largely considered the odds-on favorites to repeat this UAAP Season 85. Coming from the era […]
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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 Contenders
by: Eriko Dela Cruz The elimination round of UAAP Season 84 ended in such wild fashion that no one was sure who the finalists would be, and were treated to a cardiac finals series. This season, it’s shaping up to be more interesting than the last. Here are the three teams that made all kinds […]
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UAAP Season 85 Season Preview: Battle of the Wild cards
The landscape of UAAP Season 85 has three teams practically locked for the top three seeds of the Final Four. Defending champions UP, Ateneo, and La Salle solidified their positions as top contenders during the pre-season. This leaves one more seat in the playoffs to be contested among teams that have made vast improvements in […]
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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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One Last Ride: The Delightful Gian Mamuyac
Robert Gian Mamuyac, who? By: By Carol Laforteza It took me some time to put all these thoughts down as life usually gets in the way of all things good and before anything else, let me just say, I have nothing basketball in me – not the height, not the built, not the knowledge or […]
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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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