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In the Ish: It’s the Remix, Baby!

This article appears in SLAM 215, out now in all Titan outlets and major bookstores. The 2018 SLAM Rising Stars Classic was a pop hit with a twist: a guest verse, a faster tempo, a killer encore. The fifth iteration was a chart topper, a number one with a bullet, a true Classic. By Polo […]

by SLAM PHILIPPINES | May 16, 2018

The 2018 #SLAMRisingStars Awards

The SLAM Rising Stars Classic has long been a stage for the best of the best in high school basketball to showcase their wares to a bigger audience. As good as everyone was in the game, Evan Nelle’s game-long brilliance and Kai Sotto’s endgame dominance propelled both of them to win the MVP award...

by Karlo Lovenia | March 21, 2018

WATCH: 2018 #SLAMRisingStars Highlights

For the first time in SLAM Rising Stars history, the game went into overtime. Dave Ildefonso hit a huge three-pointer to tie the game at 104 with three seconds left. In OT, Kai Sotto took over as Team Punks pulled away to seal the win over Team Hype. Sotto was named co-MVP with Evan Nelle. [&hell...

by SLAM PHILIPPINES | March 19, 2018

#SLAMRisingStars 2018: Will Gozum and his appetite for success

The first time I saw Will Allen Gozum in person, I was simply in awe of his presence. Of his size. Of his funky hair. Of his built. The thought bubble that popped in my head when I saw him: This is how 18-year-olds are built now? The guy was huge. I was old enough […]

by Jon Carlos Rodriguez | March 16, 2018

#SLAMRisingStars 2018: Evan Nelle is ready to defend the throne

Evan Nelle was playing the best game of his life. It was one of those games where, as a fan, you’d have to pause and think, “Wow, I’m witnessing greatness here.” It was one of those games where every great moment is covered with layers and layers of other great moments. It was a do-or-die […]

by Jon Carlos Rodriguez | March 16, 2018