Tag: Contenders
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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…
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UAAP Season 88 Previews: The Ateneo Blue Eagle Redemption Arc

By: Dr. Eriko C. dela Cruz 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…
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One Last Ride: Kevin Quiambao — With the World on his Shoulders

By: Toby Pavon “Hingi talaga ako (ng) pasensya sa mga humihingi sakin ng shout out niya at autographs,” said Milo Sandig, one of several people in the room with Kevin Quiambao at the middle of the night right before the UAAP Finals Game 2 between the DLSU Green Archers and UP Fighting Maroons. “Yun lang…
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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…
