vivo Philippines concluded its nationwide 3x3 basketball tournament with the vivo 3x3 Basketball Challenge Year 3 Grand Finals held on May 9 and 10, 2025, at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. The event gathered top-performing teams from earlier legs of the competition, culminating in an intense two-day finale that celebrated grassroots talent and youth sports development.
A major highlight took place on May 9, with the special appearance of San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan. Fans filled the venue for a chance to interact with the NBA player during a meet and greet session, which ran from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. Prior to this, attendees watched the 3x3 championship games and heard from key tournament figures including vivo representatives, Coach Eric Altamirano, and standout players.
In a brief interview during the event, Sochan shared his early impressions of the Philippines, saying, “The food’s great, the weather’s great, and the people have treated me really well. It’s been a lot of fun.” This visit also marked his first time in Asia.
When asked about the current NBA season, Sochan pointed out how competitive the Western Conference had become, especially with playoff contenders from the first to eighth seed fighting hard to advance.
Sochan, known for his vibrant personality and colorful hairstyles, also opened up about his fashion inspiration. “I’m a worldly guy,” he said. “I travel a lot and draw from different cultures. I try new things and learn about myself through it.” He also confirmed he had a vivo V30 Pro in his pocket, calling it a “pro phone for a pro baller,” and joked that if he were to capture the moment, it would be a raw selfie.
Sochan also engaged with fans during a Q&A. When asked how fan support impacts his game, he emphasized its importance: “Fans give us energy. Whether it's home or away, seeing fans with dyed afros like mine meant a lot to me.” On advice for aspiring athletes, he stressed patience and perseverance: “Don’t skip steps. There’ll be ups and downs, but you want to go through those moments. Learn from them and enjoy the process.”
In the Women’s Division, Uncle Drew Pilipinas clinched the championship title after edging out Uratex Dream with a final score of 14–12. Valkyries placed second runner-up, while DGC Steel rounded out the podium as third runner-up.
In the Men’s Division, Solaris Power Corp 3x3 dominated the finals against Sports Flooring Global Kings with a score of 21–13 to take home the championship. Uncle Drew Pilipinas took second runner-up, and Elite finished third runner-up.
All winning teams received trophies, medals, stuffed toys, and vivo phones. They also took home cash prizes of up to Php 30,000, giving teams more reason to bring their A-game to the court.
The Grand Finals drew a crowd of basketball fans, content creators, and local sports figures. With this successful event, vivo capped off its commitment to community engagement and grassroots basketball, offering a weekend packed with action, inspiration, and star power.
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