This week belonged to the underdogs. Lesser-known names and overlooked talents took center stage, proving that shine isn’t just for the stars. From two-way players to breakout youngsters, these guys made the most of their moment, and they absolutely earned their spot on this week’s list. Nick Smith Jr. – 25 points, 6 assists, 5
For much of UAAP Season 88, the UP Fighting Maroons’ backcourt has been holding things down. Through their first 10 games, the Fighting Maroons’ backcourt of Harold Alarcon, Rey Remogat, and Gerry Abadiano has been averaging a combined 34.7 points per game, a little more than half of UP’s 76.1 points per game. Game 11
Last season, the Houston Rockets were the NBA’s surprise team. Their young core was ahead of schedule and banded together to snag the No. 2 seed in the West. This year, the Detroit Pistons are trying to take a similar leap and they have done so with great success so far. Three weeks into the
After missing the Phoenix Suns’ first eight games, Jalen Green finally made his debut with his new team. It couldn’t have gone better for the 23-year-old guard. He scored a game-high 29 points on 10-of-20 field-goal shooting in just 23 minutes to help the Suns beat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers, 115–102. Green showed no
The first few weeks of Cooper Flagg’s rookie campaign have not gone as expected. After a 101–99 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, Flagg and the Dallas Mavericks have slipped to last place in the Western Conference with a 2–6 record. The absences of Kyrie Irving—still months away from his return as he recovers from
The UAAP can be a tough place so much so that complacency can lead to one’s downfall and in UAAP Season 88, it’s the UST Growling Tigers that are getting a taste of that. The Growling Tigers surprised many with their strong start, beating last year’s finalists in the UP Fighting Maroons and the DLSU
