Timezone Crowns Its 2024 Make It Rain Basketball Champion

Growing Up in a Basketball crazy nation, we always dreamed of that moment of taking that winning shot and being top of the world. Michael Rasco of Timezone Cloverleaf had his time to shine moment by making it rain for Timezone’s Basketball Challenge, he bested 24 contenders from the different Timezone branches including a come-from-behind victory over runner up Raylord Roxas of Timezone Mall of Asia. Efren Christopher Flaminia of Timezone Ayala Center Cebu completed the Podium

Timezone Make It Rain Basketball Championship

5, 4, 3, 2… shoot… Most kids including me had that dream moment of winning at Basketball. That’s the dream until we realize that it’s not for all of us. But, Timezone got that inner hooper in you covered with their basketball games inside their area. Timezone is the country’s biggest indoor amusement park chain pulled out all the stops for a competition that engaged ballers of all ages. Be a baller, be an olympian or just let that little kid in you have fun.

Let the Games Begin

Timezone’s Make It Rain Basketball Challenge 2024 brought together the best ballers from across the nation to compete in a high-stakes tournament where skill, and strategy reign supreme. 

Held on August 10th at Timezone Ayala Malls Feliz, audiences were treated to an electrifying event where sharpshooters tossed basket after basket, scoring points off the competition and having a blast.

Every shot counted during the finals, but Michael Rasco representing Timezone Cloverleaf came away as the Grand Champion, taking home his very own Slam and Jam machine and beating the very best shooters from 32 locations nationwide. It was an exciting finals between Michael Rasco and Raylord Roxas with Rasco winning the last two games after falling behind in the first game. Both had overwhelming performance in the eliminations, quarterfinals and semifinals to set up their intense finals showdown.

Of course, the 1st runner Raylord Roxas representing Timezone SM Mall of Asia up and second runner Efren Christopher Flaminia representing Timezone Ayala Center Cebu brought home 10K and 5K worth of cash as the competition came to a fruitful completion.

The events also featured PBA ballers in Chris Newsome of the Meralco Bolts, Ben Adamos of Brgy Ginebra Kings, Will Navarro of Northport Batang Pier and Prince Carlos of De La Salle Blazers. Arellano University Cheer dances also provided the half time show during the event. 

Time to Play

Before the finals, participants aged 15 and older signed up at their Timezone of choice to try their hands at the prize from June 29 onwards. Each contestant got two plays to score as many points in order to move on to the next round.

Qualifying participants went through a triple wringer of trials: the weekly competitions seeking out the best in individual locales; and the venue finals where individual champions were selected to represent different branches.

Those who survived those grueling rounds made it to a grand showdown where the country’s best ballers finally determined who was the 2024 baller king.

But while this year’s champ stands tall as Timezone’s MVP, the fun isn’t over at all! Stay tuned for Timezone’s upcoming competitions. 

About Timezone Group  

Timezone was founded in 1978 in Perth, Australia and is the leading chain of Family Entertainment Centres in the Asia-Pacific region, offering state-of-the-art interactive games, rides, and attractions. Timezone provides a social experience filled with non-stop fun for all ages. Our best-in-class venue design and well-trained Fun Squad assures a safe, friendly, and fun environment for all our guests. Timezone internationally operates over 320 locations across 7 countries, with over 50 venues in the Philippines. Join us for an exciting, unforgettable experience at any of our locations or visit www.timezonegames.com to learn more.