Statements from Chot Reyes and Chito Salud re: Gilas Pilipinas and the SBP

In line with the recent news involving the SBP, here are a couple of statements:

From Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes:

“I have been assured by both SBP President Manny V. Pangilinan and SBP Executive Director Sonny Barrios that the Gilas Pilipinas program has not been disbanded, and will continue under a regime of broader consultation with the basketball community, which I support. As to whether I will continue to be the Gilas coach or not depends on the SBP Board under whose mandate I have served since being appointed as Head Coach since 2012.”

From PBA commissioner Chito Salud:

On Gilas:

The SBP is not dissolving or discontinuing the Gilas Program. It is a successful program that has the PBA's full support. The formation by the SBP of a Selection Committee to choose a Head Coach for the Gilas National Team, to create a pool of players from which the National Team can draw, and to synchronize the PBA calendar and the Gilas National Team training schedule is proof of a stronger collaborative effort on the part of the SBP and the PBA, its team owners and governors, as well as other stakeholders, to finetune the Gilas basketball program. The objective of the Selection Committee is clear: to consolidate the gains of the existing program and to chart a strategic course to improve current performance. This process will adopt a systematic, methodical and inclusive approach to ensure that Philippine basketball becomes more competitive internationally both in the short and long term.

On the PBA's relationship with the SBP:

The PBA is keen to continue supporting the SBP and its worthy objective of consolidating and improving on the gains the Gilas program has achieved in recent years. The creation of a selection committee will help harness and broaden the support and resources available for SBP within the PBA community and beyond.
We are excited about the creation of this selection committee. It gives key stakeholders a channel to participate in a dynamic manner in the achievement of our goals.

PBA Rosters for the start of the 40th PBA Season

Alaska Aces

Head Coach: Alex Compton
Assistant Coaches: Louie Alas, Topex Robinson, Monch Gavieres, Franco Atienza

Players:

1 - Sam Eman
2 - Chris Banchero
3 - Cyrus Baguio
7 - Sonny Thoss
8 - Calvin Abueva
11 - Rome dela Rosa
17 - Ping Exciminiano
21 - Paolo Bugia
24 - Vic Manuel
27 - Gabby Espinas (on reserve / injured list)
25 - Dondon Hontiveros
30 - Eric Menk
31 - RJ Jazul
35 - Tony dela Cruz
42 - Jvee Casio

Barako Bull Energy

Head Coach: Siot Tanquingcen
Assistant Coaches: Koy Banal, Jigs Mendoza, Art dela Cruz, Paolo Rivero

Players:

1 - RR Garcia
2 - Denok Miranda
5 - Jondan Salvador
6 - Carlo Lastimosa
7 - JC Intal
8 - Nico Salva
9 - Jeric Fortuna
10 - Dave Marcelo
15 - Jake Pascual
21 - Papot Paredes
26 - Chico Lanete
28 - Willie Wilson
88 - Mick Pennisi

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel

Head Coach: Jeffrey Cariaso
Assistant Coaches: Olsen Racela, Ato Agustin, Jorge Gallent, Allan Caidic, Juno Sauler

Players:

1 - James Forrester
2 - Billy Mamaril
3 - Josh Urbiztondo
5 - LA Tenorio
6 - Emman Monfort (on reserve / injured list. Note: jersey number is from last season. Team left it blank so far this season)
13 - Jay-jay Helterbrand
18 - Joseph Yeo
19 - Jay-R Reyes
20 - Greg Slaughter
25 - Japeth Aguilar
33 - Dylan Ababou
34 - Chris Ellis
45 - Mac Baracael
47 - Mark Caguioa
91 - Rodney Brondial

Blackwater Elite

Head Coach: Leo Isaac
Assistant Coaches: Rodil Sablan, Aris Dimaunahan, Patrick Aquino, Junjie Ablan, Tylon Darjuan, Daniel Olan

Players:

0 - Bryan Faundo
3 - Chris Timberlake
5 - Juami Tiongson
6 - Alex Nuyles
7 - JP Erram
9 - Ogie Menor
11 - Gilbert Bulawan
15 - JR Cawaling
16 - Paul Artadi
18 - Jason Ballesteros
21 - Bambam Gamalinda
25 - Eddie Laure
26 - Brian Heruela (on reserve / injured list)
58 - Bacon Austria
80 - Sunday Salvacion

Globalport Batang Pier

Head Coach: Pido Jarencio
Assistant Coaches: Eric Gonzales, Senen Duenas, Mac Cuan, Alvin Grey, Bonnie Tan, Johnedel Cardel, Oliver Bunyi

3 - Stanley Pringle
7 - Terrence Romeo
8 - Ronjay Buenafe
10 - Alex Cabagnot
11 - Jojo Duncil
12 - Mark Isip
15 - Jewel Ponferrada
23 - Kelly Nabong
26 - Roider Cabrera
27 - Nonoy Baclao
32 - Keith Jensen
95 - Yancy de Ocampo

Kia Sorento

Head Coach: Manny Pacquiao
Assistant Coaches: Glenn Capacio, Louie Gonzales, Rob Wainwright, Chris Gavina, Robert dela Rosa, Aldin Ayo, Mulong Orillosa, Chito Victolero, Marlon Martin

Players:

1 - Hans Thiele
2 - LA Revilla
3 - Kenneth Ighalo
7 - Chad Alonzo
8 - Rudy Lingganay
9 - Eder Saldua
10 - Joshua Webb
11 - Paul Sanga
12 - Alvin Padilla
17 - Manny Pacquiao
24 - Rich Alvarez
26 - Reil Cervantes
33 - Angel Raymundo
63 - Michael Burtscher
?? - Virgil Buensuceso (on reserve / injured list)

Meralco Bolts

Head Coach: Norman Black
Assistant Coaches: Ronnie Magsanoc, Luigi Trillo, Patrick Fran, Xavi Nunag, Gene Afable

Players:

1 - Simon Atkins
3 - Philip Morrison
7 - Cliff Hodge
8 - John Wilson
10 - Sean Anthony
11 - Mike Cortez
13 - Ryan Buenafe
15 - James Sena
17 - Anjo Caram
20 - Jared Dillinger
21 - Reynel Hugnatan
24 - Rey Guevarra
28 - Gary David
80 - Mark Macapagal

NLEX Road Warriors

Head Coach: Boyet Fernandez
Assistant Coaches: Adonis Tierra, Jojo Lastimosa, Sandy Arespacochaga, Raymund Celis, Ford Arao, Gino Manuel, Jay Serrano

Players:

3 - Mark Cardona
6 - Eliud Poligrates
8 - Kevin Alas
11 - Jonas Villanueva
13 - Eric Camson
14 - Enrico Villanueva
15 - John Villarias
16 - Mark Borboran
17 - Aldrech Ramos
18 - Jeck Apinan
19 - Wynne Arboleda
88 - Asi Taulava
?? - Raul Soyud (on reserve / injured list)

Rain or Shine Elasto Painters

Head Coach: Yeng Guiao
Assistant Coaches: Caloy Garcia, Mike Buendia, Matt Makalintal, Jay Legacion, Ricky Umayam

Players:

1 - Jon Uyloan
3 - Paul Lee
5 - Gabe Norwood
6 - Jireh Ibanes
8 - Jeric Teng
9 - Jericho Cruz
11- Ty Tang
16 - Jeff Chan
17 - Chris Tiu
18 - Ryan Arana
20 - Jervy Cruz
30 - Beau Belga
48 - JR Quinahan
57 - Raymond Almazan

San Mig Coffee Mixers

Head Coach: Tim Cone
Assistant Coaches: Richard del Rosario, Johnny Abarrientos, Jason Webb, Mon Jose

Players:

00 - Yousef Taha (Note: jersey number is from last season. Team left it blank so far this season)
2 - Justin Melton
4 - Rafi Reavis
5 - Isaac Holstein
8 - PJ Simon
10 - Ian Sangalang
11 - Alex Mallari
14 - Mark Barroca
15 - Marc Pingris
18 - James Yap
19 - Jerwin Gaco
22 - Allein Maliksi
33 - Ronnie Matias
38 - Joe DeVance
?? - Lester Alvarez (on reserve / injury list)

San Miguel Beermen

Head Coach: Leo Austria
Assistant Coaches: Peter Martin, Biboy Ravanes, Boycie Zamar, Dayong Mendoza, Riel Banaria
Consultant: Todd Purves

Players:

0 - Sol Mercado
1 - Rico Maierhofer
3 - Chris Lutz
5 - Ronald Pascual
6 - Chris Ross
12 - Paolo Hubalde
13 - Marcio Lassiter
15 - June Mar Fajardo
18 - Doug Kramer
29 - Arwind Santos
41 - Justin Chua
71 - Ronald Tubid

Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters

Head Coach: Jong Uichico
Assistant Coaches: Nash Racela, Bong Ravena, Josh Reyes
Consultant: Tab Baldwin

Players:

1 - Larry Rodriguez
2 - Jay Washington
3 - Jimmy Alapag (on reserve / injury list)
4 - Harvey Carey
9 - Rob Reyes
10 - Ryan Reyes
12 - Larry Fonacier
17 - Jayson Castro
21 - Kelly Williams
22 - Matt Rosser
23 - Elmer Espiritu
24 - KG Canaleta
33 - Ranidel de Ocampo
42 - Danny Seigle
51 - Aaron Aban

Hoop Dream: Finding Hope.

You remember this classic post-Yolanda photo, right?

Basketball is truly a passion for Filipinos, and yet for one Jason Yu, it is more than just that.

Sarah Burlingham (you can follow her on Twitter @sarahbburls) visited the Philippines back in August, specifically visiting Tacloban. The results of that visit is this 11-minute documentary, entitled Hoop Dream: Finding Hope.

This was shown this past Sunday night on FOX Sports LIVE in the United States. Fortunately for Filipino fans, they put this on their YouTube page.




Makes you stop and think and remember that the hashtag that Nike Philippines has been brandishing as of late, #PlayPinoy, takes a bigger significance.