Interview with the player that will represent the Philippines in the worlds most prestigious one-on-one street ball challenge

Red Bull King of the Rock Philippine National Finals winner Robbie Herdon will represent the Philippines in the worlds most prestigious one-on-one street ball challenge to be held in Istanbul, Turkey.#KingoftheRock #RedBull #streetballchallenge#oneonone


FIRST NAME: Robbie  Herndon
AGE: 22
CITY: Taguig
INSTAGRAM: @ootyconrad

1.  How did you find out about KOTR? What made you want to join?

One of my friends told me about the competition. And I just really wanted to play, even if it was the wildcard round.

2. How did you prepare for the competition?

I’m always training for basketball anywhere I can.

3. Did you have any competitive or professional basketball experience prior to KOTR?

I played basketball for the San Francisco State University in the NCAA Division 2. I’ve been playing my whole life, basically.

4. Which players were you most challenged by?

I played my last Wildcard Qualifier game against Jerramy King and was starting to feel tired. And he was a good player.

5. What do you think were your best moments in the tournament?

I think I played good defense.

6. In your opinion, what makes basketball such a natural favorite for Filipinos?

Basketball is my first love, it’s that simple.