Reyes miluwat isip Gilas coach

CEBU, Philippines – Hingpit na nga gibuhian ni Chot Reyes ang posisyon isip head coach sa Philippine men’s basketball team.

Si Reyes gihulipan ni Yeng Guiao isip coach sa Gilas Pilipinas human kini gipahamtangan og one-game suspension sa FIBA, apan niadtong Martes, nakahukom siya nga ihatag na lang ni Guiao ang maong posisyon.

“I came out of retirement to coach Gilas because Manny V. Pangilinan asked me back in October 2016. Amid my growing responsibilities and other big projects, I accepted, because I have complete trust in MVP’s judgment and more importantly because it was an opportunity to serve the country,” matud pa ni Reyes sa Sports5.”We have long worked for full support from all of Philippine basketball’s major stakeholders — from Coach Rajko Toroman’s time to my stint in 2013 to 2014, then Coach Tab Baldwin, until my current tenure. Now that the PBA has opened its doors fully to the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas and the national team, it is time for me to step aside and contribute in a different capacity, focusing on the 2023 program.”

Si SBP president Al Panlilio nagpasalamat hinuon sa nabuhat ni Reyes sa national team lakip na ang pagtabang niya paghatud sa koponan sa 2014 FIBA World Cup.

“The SBP wishes to thank Chot Reyes for his dedication and service to the national team,”matud pa ni Panlilio. “We appreciate all the sacrifices you have given for the sake of flag and country. Thank you very much! Puso!!!”