'The Professor' during a media availability on August 29, 2025. Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN News
MANILA — He is a basketball hero to many.
Grayson Boucher, popularly known in the global basketball community as "The Professor," is making his stop in the Philippines.
The Professor is a streetballer who became famous for his spectacular ball handling, scoring prowess, and flashy moves. He is in the country for a three-day visit to lead the launch of ANTA's Shockwave 7 from August 29 to 31.
He notably has over eight million subscribers on YouTube, a testament to his impact in the basketball world.
The Professor said he appreciates the warm welcome by his Pinoy fans.
"The people are super cool. I probably took a hundred selfies with people forming at the hotel," said The Professor during a media availability on Friday in Makati City.
He arrived early Friday, based on Instagram stories posted by ANTA Philippines.
"It was a warm welcome and people are just being supportive and showing love, and everybody's kind," he added.
In the same event, Boucher also received a "jeepney-inspired" Shockwave 7, made personally for him by Filipino designers Jordy Catral (@kicksof2k) and AJ Llaguno (@aj.customkicks).
The American hooper was present in several seasons of "Streetball" on ESPN, five AND1 mixtape DVDs, and is also a playable character in different video games.