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SBP submits bid to host the 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifiers
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) has formally submitted to FIBA our intent to host one of the three 2016 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournaments from July 4-10, 2016.
Gilas Pilipinas Player Pool for 2015 FIBA Asia
Gilas Pilipinas Player Pool for 2015 FIBA Asia Championship
1. Jayson Castro
2. Ranidel de Ocampo
3. Matt Ganuelas-Rosser
Marcus Douthit to play for Blackwater
Blackwater has tapped Marcus Douthit to temporarily replace import Chris Charles who did not play in the Elite’s first game due to an injury.
This is not the first time that Marcus Douthit will play as an import in the PBA, Douthit played for Air 21 in 2012. According to reports, Blackwater already got permission from SBP since Marcus is under contract by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas as he is set to play in the SEA Games and SEABA Tournaments this year.
Douthit, Paras, Parks, Ravena, Teng included in 2015 SEA Games/SEABA Player Pool
2015 SEA Games Basketball Player Pool includes: Marcus Douthit, Kobe Paras, Ray Parks, Kiefer Ravena, Jeron Teng, Chris Newsome, Jaymark Perez, Jerie Pinggoy, Roi Sumang, Bong Galanza, Garvo Lanete, Mike Tolomia, Scottie Thompson, Baser Amer, Dan Sara, Ryusei Koga, Art Dela Cruz, Keith Agovida, Jiovani Jalalon, Bradwyn Guinto, Kevin Racal, Mark Cruz, Rey Nambatac, Tey Teodoro, Jaypee Asuncion, Mac Belo, Gelo Alolino, Glenn Khobuntin Troy Rosario, Mark Tallo, Matthew Aquino, Paul Desiderio, Kevin Ferrer, Norbert Torres and Arnold Van Opstal.
2015 SEA Games/SEABA Coach: Tab Baldwin
SBP narrows down choice for Gilas Coach
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas or SBP has narrowed down the choice of Head Coach of Gilas Pilipinas to 2. SBP did not name the two final candidates but there were some reports naming Tab Baldwin and Ryan Gregorio but another report mentioned Tab Baldwin and Jong Uichico as the final choice for Gilas Coach.
Who do you think should be the next Gilas Pilipinas Head Coach, Tab Baldwin, Ryan Gregorio or Jong Uichico?
SBP starts search for next Gilas Pilipinas Head Coach
The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas or SBP created a search and screening committee for the next Gilas Pilipinas Head Coach composed of the following representatives from SBP, PBA and PBA D-League:
-SBP vice chairman Ricky Vargas
-PBA commissioner Chito Salud
-PBA chairman Patrick Gregorio
New Gilas Pilipinas Coach and Players to be selected by SBP
The Gilas Pilipinas Head Coach and Players will be re-evaluated by a committee formed by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas. It is still possible that the committee will still recommend Coach Chot Reyes and the rest of the Gilas Pilipinas Players.
Who do you think should be the next coach of Gilas Pilipinas?
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas President Manny V. Pangilinan, in a board meeting Tuesday at the PLDT Makati office, has proposed a “participative and consultative approach” in the initial selection process for future national teams to address at least nine international tournaments scheduled for 2015.
Among the events set next year are the 28th Southeast Asian Games in Singapore in June and the 28th FIBA Asia Championship in China in August which will serve as the regional qualifier to the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in 2016.
Congratulations MVP! Elected to the FIBA Central Board
SBP President Manuel V. Pangilinan has been elected to the International Basketball Federation’s (FIBA) Central Board, MVP will be part of the FIBA Board from 2014 until 2019. Let us also welcome, New FIBA President Horatio Muratore from Argentina.
Congratulations MVP and also to Dr. Raul Canlas (Medical Commission) and Atty. Aga Francisco (Legal Commission) who will also be part of FIBA.