Tag: Contenders
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DOCTOR’S ORDERS: The Young Ateneo Blue Eagles needed that Character-Building win
By: Eriko C. Dela Cruz M.D. Ateneo vs Adamson games in the Tab Baldwin and Nash Racela era have been some of the most underrated matchups during the season. Aside from the usual spicy post-game quotes post-game, the action on the court has been some of the most intense battles. Season 87’s first round matchup…
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Season 87 First Impressions: UP Fighting Maroons
By: Karl Batungbacal UAAP Season 87 has begun with all the teams beginning to put their cards on the table. The hands have been dealt, all bets are off, now it’s time for first impressions and give our assessments based on these categories: What’s obvious? The UP Fighting Maroons might not have CJ Cansino and…
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Season 87 First Impressions: Ateneo Blue Eagles
By: Karl Batungbacal UAAP Season 87 has begun with all the teams beginning to put their cards on the table. The hands have been dealt, all bets are off, now it’s time for first impressions and give our assessments based on these categories: What’s obvious? Jared Bahay is as good as advertised, given how he…
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HumbleBola’s Best 25 Players Under 25
By: Francis De Ungria Philippine basketball has had a ton of young talent come through in recent years. It is only fitting that we take an in-depth look at the young buds, some of whom are plying their trade overseas, while others opting to grow their roots on Philippine soil. The list will rank Filipino…
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The Largest 3-point Lead
By: Toby Pavon After missing six shots from the arc, most of them short, Evan Nelle pulled up from two steps behind the arc to unleash a seventh triple for the game. The La Salle Green Archers were down four points with half a quarter left to play when Nelle decided he would risk the…
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Do the Ateneo Blue Eagles still have that extra gear?
By Eriko dela Cruz “Ateneo has had a rollercoaster of a season.” would be the understatement of the year. They split their match-ups against the number 1 (UP) and 2 (DLSU) seeds, but got swept by FEU. They led against Adamson by 19 in the first round, only for a once cushy lead to evaporate…
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One Last Ride: Jerom Lastimosa- Point-god ng Bayan
By: Toby Pavon Jerom Lastimosa catches the ball on the right wing. He pulls up for the shot. The ball leaves his hand right before the buzzer sounds. SWISH! Three points for Jerom Lastimosa! His booming triple brings Adamson to within 22 points against Ateneo as the final buzzer sounds on the game, Adamson’s season,…
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