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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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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…
