MANILA, Philippines – A former champion along with the 2017 NCAA titleholder are out to give reigning king Chris Newsome of Meralco a run for his money in the slam dunk contest of the upcoming PBA All-Star week. Until Newsome won last season’s edition, Guevarra held the throne three straight years from 2014 to 2016. Flores, meanwhile, ruled the NCAA slam dunk last year while playing for Arellano University, beating Renato Ular and Justine Gutang for the title. Others included in the slam dunk competition are Matt Ganuelas Rosser (San Miguel), Marion Magat (Alaska), Jackson Corpuz (Columbian Dyip) and Renz Palma (Blackwater). This year’s All-Star side events will be held in Batangas City during the second phase of the annual spectacle on May 25 pitting the national men’s team against the PBA Luzon selection.

Source: Philippine Star May 09, 2018 06:33 UTC