The greatest litmus test for young athletes isn’t the competition nor the tough environments they play in; it’s the expectations they face. Opponents and hostile arenas are tangible and there’s some sense of control athletes have in dealing with them or blocking them out. However, expectations are often ambiguous, to the point that they could
Before the household names take over the headlines, it’s the under-the-radar grinders and surprise heroes who keep the NBA season unpredictable. This batch highlights a mix of rising stars, redemption stories, and ageless wonders delivering monster nights when their teams need them most. Tyrese Maxey — 54 pts, 9 ast, 3 stl, 3 blk (Nov
Around two weeks ago, the conversation surrounding the UST Growling Tigers was on missed opportunities after a solid start to UAAP Season 88. Great wins followed tough losses and it allowed a couple of their peers to move past them and secure the coveted twice-to-beat advantage heading into the Final Four. The Growling Tigers got
The DLSU Green Archers came into November on a roll. After a shaky start, La Salle bounced back with four straight wins over the second half of October that put them back on track in the title hunt. They entered their second-round matchup with the league-leading NU Bulldogs on November 2 with a chance to
If there was any doubt about it, these past few weeks should clear things up–the Philadelphia 76ers are now Tyrese Maxey’s team. The 25-year-old guard has carried the Sixers this season as the team’s multiple-time NBA All-Stars, Joel Embiid and Paul George, have been sidelined with injuries. Maxey is doing all the heavy lifting for
The New Orleans Pelicans have been nothing short of a disaster this season, but one of the few bright spots for this team has been rookie Derik Queen. The desire of the Pelicans to draft the 6’10 center has become one of the most notorious stories in recent memory, which makes his strong start a
