Tag: Contenders
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HumbleBlog #2
‘Sup Tobs, Took a while— Day job things, minor career switch-ups, and everything else in between. But yes, we definitely had a fun week of basketball, and I think Gilas Pilipinas deserves its flowers. We’ve been friends for quite a while now, and I’m pretty sure you know how… apprehensive (for lack of a better…
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Ateneo Brandishes Tougher System in Hardcourt Return
By: Karl Batungbacal There is something different about the Ateneo Blue Eagles — and it’s nasty. In case you missed it, they made their much-anticipated return to the hardwood on Sunday, August 16, as a wildcard team in the Pinoyliga Cup’s “The Big Dance” tournament, where they squared off against the Our Lady of Fatima…
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The Rewind: Ateneo’s Season of Grace
By Dr. Eriko dela Cruz Welcome to The Rewind, where the Humblebola team looks back at the past and talks about details only a few may have noticed. There’s a lot of talk surrounding the sudden slump of the Ateneo Blue Eagles following a stellar 4-0 start to the season. But this fanbase has seen…
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UAAP Season 88 has been *Cinema*
By: Kyle Reiner Pineda This start to the UAAP Men’s Basketball season has been the most interesting in quite a while. The previous season’s Finalists currently sit at #4 and #5, while several teams have performed way above expectations, making this the most unpredictable season in a while where there’s no clear winner until the…
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Resuscitating the Champion Ateneo Blue Eagles
By: Dr. Eriko C. dela Cruz Four games into UAAP season 88, the Ateneo Blue Eagles have matched their win output from season 87. It looks like Ateneo fans are still traumatized from the nightmare of the past season. After the first three wins against FEU, UE, and Adamson, many were still unsure about whether…
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Anu na, Ref?
By: Atty. Toby Pavon Part of every competitive sport experience is complaining at the referees for a call, non-call or generally just doing their job. The players do it, the coaches do it, heck, even the fans do it. Being a referee is quite frankly a thankless job, damned if they do, damned if they…
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UAAP Season 88 Previews: UE Red Warriors Out to Break the Drought Under Coach Gavina
By: Vincent Mirabueno UAAP Season 88 hosted by University of Santo Tomas emphasizes the theme “Strength in Motion, Hope in Action”. In this preview series, HumbleBola will feature how the teams have moved to strengthen their chances of gaining victory and the hope that these actions bring. Action starts: September 20, 2025 The UE Red Warriors…
