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I made a TWICE WNBA team on NBA 2K22

Because I can

Published

October 1, 2021

One of the best things about NBA 2K22 is how you can customize certain things so you can enjoy it the way you want to. So, that’s exactly what I did by creating a TWICE WNBA team.

Creating teams and players on basketball simulation games is a long-time hobby I shared with my brother. This dates back to the days of EA Sports’ NBA Live franchise being the more popular game. Back then, we created every notable player from the animé Slam Dunk.

Fast forward to a few decades years later, I’m putting a new spin on the hobby. I’ve been enamored with K-Pop girl group TWICE for close to four years now. Thankfully, NBA 2K introduced WNBA in NBA 2K21 and improved upon it in NBA 2K22, letting me do what possibly no one else will.

Character creation rules

TWICE aren’t exactly that tall, so for this exercise I added one foot (12 inches/ 30.48cm) to their listed heights. At least, that’s what I did for members listed at around 162cm and up from various, and mostly inconsistent sources online. For the tiny TWICE line — I shaved off a few inches to match better with the average height of point guards in the WNBA. I’m sorry Jihyo, Dahyun, and Chaeyoung!

For their faces, it was impossible to recreate the actual visuals of TWICE just from the tools provided by 2K. So, forgive me if they look nothing like the real deal. TWICE, after all, are visual queens.

When it comes to the rest of their looks, I compiled and took inspiration from some of their sporty or sports-related outfits. As for the hairstyles, this one is tricky since it frequently changes. So, I just picked a mish-mash of personal favorites as well as the more colorful ones for each member to make them more distinct. The hair options are also limited so I did what I could.

For their skills and abilities, I intended to scale their abilities to existing WNBA stars. I enlisted the help of sportswriter Levi Verora Jr. who’s been following the WNBA for years now to make this happen. I listed the characteristics of each TWICE member based on various information we know of them. I then asked Verora to provide names of players that fit the bell in terms of skills and abilities.

These skills and looks are all detailed below. As usual, we’re going by age order so that’s: NaJeongMoSaJiMiDaChaeTzu.

TWICE as basketball players

Nayeon — Position: Guard/Forward

There’s something about Nayeon that just screams STAR. Yes, she sings the line “I’m gonna be a star” over and over but “gonna be” doesn’t seem accurate because she’s always been a star. Being TWICE’s center and face of the group, it seems fit that she will be this WNBA team’s ace and star player. In basketball, it sometimes comes to a point where the play breaks down and one player has to make something out of nothing. This is Nayeon’s role. When it’s late in the shot clock, get her the ball, get out of the way, and watch her work.

Shades of: Sabrina Ionescu, New York Liberty

Jeongyeon — Position: Power Forward/Center

Jeongyeon has always been known as the member who loves cleaning and looks after the rest of TWICE. There’s a term called glass-cleaner which means a person who’s great at getting rebounds. This is Jeongyeon’s best skill, controlling the boards so TWICE can control the game. She’s also their best post operator. If the team needs a basket in the paint, Jeongyeon is their go-to person making her an unstoppable Interior Force.

Shades of: Jonquel Jones, Connecticut Sun

Momo — Position: Forward

Momo is a tweener with a unique blend of attributes. As the main dancer, she’s physically gifted and moves with absolute grace and precision. She plays defense the way she dances — giving it her all without any wasted movement. In one of the episodes of Time To TWICE (the group’s own variety show on YouTube), she’s also displayed the ability to shoot the long ball. She’s a 3-and-D player of the highest caliber.

Shades of: Candace Parker, Chicago Sky / Elena Delle Donne, Washington Mystics

Sana — Position: Forward/Center

Versatile and a boundless source of energy with a killer stage presence, Sana is often the X-Factor whenever she’s on the floor. In the same manner that she captures attention while performing on stage, she always comes up with big plays that make the crowd go wild. She also excels in a lot of the things that don’t always show on the statsheet. You should always be wary of Sana’s presence because as fellow member Mina once said, “Sana is dangerous.”

Shades of: A’ja Wilson, Las Vegas Aces

Jihyo — Position: Point Guard

Jihyo is TWICE’s main vocalist and leader. She plays the role of the floor general directing traffic and loudly calling out plays. Jihyo manages the game unlike any other, knowing when to get her teammates going and when to take matters into her own hands. Jihyo can pass, score, and defend. She’s a primary playmaker that literally does it all earning her the nickname Point God Jihyo.

Shades of:: Sue Bird, Seattle Storm

Mina — Position: Forward/Guard

Ever heard of the saying “she makes everything look easy”? Well, Mina makes everything look pretty. An image of absolute perfection and elegance, Mina lulls defenders to sleep with her moves on the court. She has the prettiest jumper and has the fanciest finishes. Also known as the smartest member of the group, her basketball IQ is off the charts moonlighting as a secondary playmaker to keep the flow of the offense moving.

Shades of: Diana Taurasi, Phoenix Mercury

Dahyun — Position: Guard

Dahyun is one half of TWICE’s deadly DubChaeng combo. An underrated ace, Dahyun is an all-around talent that gives opponents hell on both offense and defense. She’s a crowd favorite that never fails to get the fans going. But her unique skill — derived from her known ability to spot cameras everywhere — is her Eagle Eye that lets her map the floor. With it, she knows exactly where everyone is on the basketball court at any given time giving her and her team a tactical advantage.

Shades of:: Kelsey Plum, Las Vegas Aces

Chaeyoung — Position: Guard

Chaeyoung is the other half of TWICE’s DubChaeng combo. She’s often at the wrong end of height jokes, but what she lacks in size she more than makes up for in talent. Chayoung is also an underrated ace that can do absolutely anything and everything on the floor. This makes her an undeniable pintsize powerhouse. She’s also extremely fast — as she demonstrated that one time on ISAC — leaving defenders biting her dust before they know what hit them.

Shades of:: Arike Ogunbowale, Dallas Wings

Tzuyu — Position: Center

Tzuyu’s often meek demeanor betrays her colossal stature. As the tallest member TWICE, she is their Tower of Power protecting the paint with savage blocks that sends shivers down opponents’ spines. Players often think twice before attacking the rim when Tzuyu is patrolling it. On offense, she leaves the paint and spaces the floor as an archer with an accurate aim from long distance with a picture perfect catch-and-shoot release.

Shades of: Liz Cambage, Las Vegas Aces

What about the other roster spots?

Typically, there are 12 to 15 roster spots for each team. That meant there are three active roster spots and three more reserve spots to fill. I initially toyed with the idea of adding Itzy to the lineup but having to put two from Itzy in the reserve list didn’t sit right with me.

I also thought about selecting three members from Sixteen that were in the final stage but weren’t selected. Ultimately, I decided it was too much work and just left three players from the Last Vegas Aces with the least overall rating.

Why the Las Vegas Aces?

Actual team creation isn’t exactly allowed for the WNBA unlike for the NBA. For the NBA version, NBA 2K lets you upload your own assets. Since I couldn’t do this, I just picked the team that I thought had the closest color scheme to TWICE’s. Also, the name “Aces” seems to fit TWICE, don’t you think?

For their jersey numbers, each member has their favorite number listed on various sources. These are numbers they’ve had since debut according to Twitter user @misayeon — a kor-eng translator fan account that’s a known reliable source for updates on TWICE.

Can I play as them too?

The roster file is available to download for PlayStation 5 players (not sure about PlayStation 4) with the name TWICE WNBA under username setshotrod.

Here’s a quick gameplay video:

Related Topics:Chaeyoung Dahyun Jeongyeon Jihyo Mina Momo Nayeon NBA 2K22 Sana TWICE Tzuyu WNBA

Tutorials

How to set up Apple Pay on your iPhone

It’s as easy as a single tap.

Published

August 4, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Apple Pay is officially in the Philippines!

Pushing the country forward into a cashless and cardless future, Apple has now brought its contactless payment system to the Philippines. As with other countries, Apply Pay will work seamlessly and easily even for those who have problems with technology.

Now, despite how easy it is, sometimes we need to be pointed in the right direction. Here’s how you can set up Apple Pay on your iPhone:

Everything starts with the Wallet app. First, open your Wallet app. Tap the “+” button on the top and select “Debit or Credit Card.”

Normally, this is where you can input your card details (which you can still do, by the way), but the default method now is to just tap your card on the back of your iPhone. Your phone does the rest. You might need to confirm with your bank, but it’s as easy as a single tap.

Pick which cards to use. Once you have your cards online, you might need to change which one is the default card. Again, it’s easy. Just drag your preferred card to the front.

Afterwards, you can tap to pay in supported stores by priming the Wallet app for use. Tapping to pay is also available for Apple Watch. Meanwhile, online transactions can also work on MacBook.

Secure, all the time. If you’re worried about your security especially with online transactions, Apple keeps your information only between you and the seller. They don’t store your data.

Also, it’s not easy to make a transaction without your consent. You need Face ID, Touch ID, or your password. If you lose your phone, you can easily shut your phone down with the Find My app to prevent malicious parties from making transactions.

Accessories

DJI Osmo Mobile 8P: From a videographer’s perspective

Better tracking, fewer buttons

Published

August 4, 2026

Deric Claveria

DJI’s smartphone gimbals have always chased one goal: delivering cinema-smooth footage without forcing you to carry a heavy rig.

The Osmo Mobile 8P (OM 8P) makes its priorities clear right out of the box. This is not a simple refresh. DJI rebuilt how you control the gimbal, and that decision shapes the entire shooting experience.

Freedom behind the lens

The biggest change is the FrameTap remote, and it’s the kind of upgrade that fixes a problem you didn’t realize was slowing you down until it’s gone.

On the standard OM 8, adjusting your framing meant reaching for your phone every time, which broke the flow of shooting and pulled you out of the moment.

FrameTap puts that control back in your hand. You can reframe shots and manage the gimbal without touching your phone at all, and for anyone shooting solo, that alone changes how usable the whole setup feels. Tracking has taken a real step forward too.

ActiveTrack 8.0, paired with Module 2, held onto its subject even after they stepped out of frame for a moment, then picked them back up without much fuss.

It also lets you sit off-center in the shot instead of forcing you into the middle every time, which gives you more room to compose something that doesn’t look like every other gimbal video.

None of that would matter much if the gimbal itself wasn’t solid, and it still is. The OM 8P holds onto the same foldable design, magnetic phone clamp, and built-in tripod that made the OM 8 easy to live with.

And it remains one of the better compact options for stabilization, tracking, and portability in one package.

The tripod legs are a touch wider this time, and that extra width does make a noticeable difference on uneven ground.

The trade-offs in touch

The trade-off for all that new remote functionality is a control scheme that takes more getting used to. More of the gimbal’s functions now live on the FrameTap touchscreen, the joystick is smaller, and switching between shooting modes takes a few extra taps compared to the OM 8. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it’s a learning curve you’ll need to budget time for.

DJI also removed the zoom and focus wheel, so if you leaned on that dial for quick adjustments, you’ll feel its absence here. Module 2 no longer lets you plug a DJI wireless mic in directly either.

You’ll need to connect it to your phone instead, which adds a step to a setup that used to be simpler. Phone compatibility is still a limiting factor as well. DJI lists support for phones up to around 300g and 11mm thick, so bigger phones or ones in chunky cases may not clamp in properly.

Finding your ideal workflow

The OM 8P makes the most sense for solo creators who want dependable tracking and the freedom of remote framing without stepping up to a dedicated camera like the DJI Osmo Pocket.

If you’re already shooting on a phone with a solid camera, this fills the gap nicely. It’s a tougher sell if you prefer physical buttons over touchscreen menus, or if your phone runs on the larger and heavier side, since fitting it onto the clamp might be a problem before you even get to shooting.

Price, availability

DJI is offering the OM 8P in three combos, so how much you pay depends on how much of the ecosystem you actually need.

Standard Combo (PhP 7,499): the gimbal itself, with 8th-gen stabilization and the detachable FrameTap remote included.
Advanced Tracking Combo (PhP 9,199): adds the Multifunctional Module 2 for the improved subject tracking we tested.
Creator Combo (PhP 11,099): the full kit, built for creators who want everything DJI bundles in from the start.

Is the DJI Osmo Mobile 8P your GadgetMatch?

The DJI Osmo Mobile 8P asks you to relearn a few habits in exchange for a gimbal that finally lets go of your phone. If hands-free framing and steadier tracking matter more to you than a dedicated zoom dial, this is worth the adjustment.

If you’d rather keep things exactly as they were on the OM 8, that learning curve might be the deciding factor.

Swipe right if you shoot alone often and have been waiting for a gimbal remote that actually works. The FrameTap remote alone justifies the upgrade if reaching for your phone mid-shot has been slowing you down.

Consider this if reliable tracking matters to you, especially if you’ve had a subject wander out of frame and stay lost on older gimbals.

And of course, get this if you already own a capable phone under the weight and thickness limits, and you’d rather invest in a smartphone rig than jump to a dedicated camera like the Osmo Pocket.

Swipe left if you lean on physical dials for zoom and focus, and moving those functions to a touchscreen sounds like a downgrade rather than an upgrade.

This is not for you if you use a DJI wireless mic and want it plugged directly into the module without routing through your phone first. Or, your phone runs heavier or bulkier than DJI’s limits allow, since no amount of enthusiasm fixes a clamp that won’t close.

Features

GadgetSnaps: Westminster Abbey

A thousand years of history, unfolded with the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

Published

August 4, 2026

MJ Jucutan

Graphics by Vincenz Lee | GadgetMatch

Westminster Abbey isn’t just another stop on the London tourist trail.

It’s the stage for coronations, royal weddings, and burials that span nearly a thousand years, all still playing out under the same vaulted ceilings that have been standing since before most countries had names.

Once you get past the crowds and the audio guides, a quieter version of the abbey starts to show itself: worn stone steps, poets resting a few feet from kings, light that shifts across the nave like it’s in on the performance too.

While losing track of time in Poets’ Corner (yes, me, playing amateur historian for an afternoon), I unfolded the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and decided the abbey deserved more than a quick tourist snap.