Carlo travels across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao capturing the heartbeat of regional basketball leagues and grassroots prospects.
The 2026 MPBL Playoffs have officially tipped off, and the top contenders are already proving why they earned home-court advantage. Based on the latest updated bracket for the Best-of-3 Quarterfinals, the heavyweights in both the North and South Divisions have successfully drawn first blood.
Encho Serrano converted a difficult driving layup in the final 18 seconds to push the defending champion Lanterns past the Knights in a high-intensity North Division clash.
A clutch corner triple with 4.8 seconds remaining in the second extra period seals a dramatic 104-101 victory in the PSL National Tournament quarterfinals.
We tested Kyrie Irving’s signature ANTA KAI 1 across 10 outdoor and indoor hardwood sessions in Manila to evaluate traction, containment, and tropical breathability.