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Showing posts with label Chot Reyes. Show all posts
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Sunday, November 16, 2014

Chot Reyes on Jaworski as Gilas head coach: "He'll have a difficult time"

Former national team head coach Chot Reyes has some ideas as to who should take his place in the Gilas Pilipinas program, but is also wary of pre-empting the Search and Selection Committee formed by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP).
Chot Reyes on Jaworski as Gilas head coach: "He'll have a difficult time"
Reyes last week requested the Committee not to consider him for the post anymore, paving the way for a smooth transition.

Monday, November 10, 2014

Chot Reyes Releases Official Statement on Gilas Pilipinas Withdrawal

Former Philippine national men’s basketball team coach Chot Reyes has asked the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) selection committee not to include his name in the search for the next Gilas Pilipinas head coach.
Chot Reyes Releases Official Statement on Gilas Pilipinas Withdrawal
Reyes was named head coach of the Gilas national team in 2012, his second stint as national team coach. Under him, the Philippines finished runner-up in the 2013 FIBA Asia Championships in Manila and qualified for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Spain. The team also won the 2012 Jones Cup and picked up a bronze medal at the 2014 FIBA Asia Cup.

CHOT REYES OFFICIAL: STATEMENT BELOW:

Friday, October 31, 2014

Chot Reyes out, Gilas Pilipinas squad disbanded but the program goes on

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) on Thursday said it is currently searching for a new coach and a new Gilas Pilipinas team as it announced the selection of a formation committee that will oversee the assembly of the next national basketball squad.
The announcement effectively "disbanded" the national team that finished second in the 2013 FIBA Asia Championship and removed Chot Reyes as national team coach.

Monday, September 29, 2014

Chot Reyes takes responsibility for Gilas Pilipinas letdown in Asiad

National team head coach Chot Reyes took the blame for Gilas Pilipinas' heartbreaking loss to South Korea in the 2014 Asian Games, which severely dented its chances of winning a medal.

Gilas squandered a 16-point lead and were torched by Tae-Jong Moon for 38 points as they lost, 95-97. It was their third consecutive defeat in the competition.

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Chot Reyes slams Marcus Douthit after Gilas loss: 'If he wants, he can go home'

Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes minced no words for naturalized center Marcus Douthit after the team absorbed a 77-68 defeat to Qatar on Friday, putting the Philippines' medal Asian Games medal hopes in jeorpady.

"I'm gonna ask Marcus, if he doesn't wanna play, we'll go all-Filipino. If he wants to go home, he can go home," Reyes told reporters after the game.

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Chot Reyes wonders: Why is Korea ranked higher than Gilas Pilipinas?

Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes believes the Philippine national basketball team deserves to be higher than No. 31 in the latest edition of the FIBA World Rankings (READ STORY HERE), especially after its performances in the past three FIBA tournaments.
Gilas rose three spots to No. 31 after their historic run in the FIBA World Cup in Spain. The news came just before the team is set to leave for Incheon, South Korea to play in the Asian Games.

Monday, May 5, 2014

Chot hopes Andray Blatche can play for Gilas Pilipinas in Asian Games

Gilas Pilipinas head coach Chot Reyes is keeping his fingers crossed that NBA player Andray Blatche would eventually beef up the team that will try to put an end to the 52-year gold medal drought in the Asian Games.
lication for naturalization is still pending in the Senate but Reyes said it is already in an advanced stage and it is just a matter of time before lawmakers finally approve it.

Sunday, March 9, 2014

Chot Reyes remains optimistic despite exit of Slaughter, Lassiter

National team coach Chot Reyes remains optimistic despite the decision of Greg Slaughter and Marcio Lassiter to withdraw from the Gilas Pilipinas training pool.

Reyes said he still has 15 players in the training pool, from which he will pick the Gilas Pilipinas final lineup for the FIBA Basketball World Cup tournament in August.

“We're 15-strong. We've always faced adversity. We've always found a way, or we will die trying #LabanPilipinasPuso,” he said through on his Twitter account.

Friday, February 28, 2014

Chot Reyes adds Greg Slaughter, Paul Lee to Gilas Pilipinas pool

Philippine national men’s basketball coach Chot Reyes has announced the pool of invitees for the Gilas Pilipinas squad that will represent the country in two major international competitions this year.

Reyes named Jimmy Alapag, Jayson Castro, Ranidel De Ocampo, and Larry Fonacier of Talk ‘N Text; Beau Belga, Jeff Chan, Paul Lee, and Gabe Norwood of Rain or Shine; Japeth Aguilar, Greg Slaughter, and LA Tenorio of Barangay Ginebra San Miguel; Gary David and Jared Dillinger of Meralco; June Mar Fajardo and Marcio Lassiter of San Miguel Beer; and Marc Pingris of San Mig Coffee into the pool, alongside naturalized center Marcus Douthit.

Brooklyn Net big man Andray Blatche, whose naturalization process is already underway in Congress, is also a candidate for the team.

Wednesday, February 5, 2014

Chot wants Gilas Pilipinas to advance in 2014 FIBA World Cup

National team coach Chot Reyes wants Gilas Pilipinas to reach at least the second round of the 2014 FIBA World Basketball Cup, despite the stiff competition.

Gilas Pilipinas is grouped with basketball powerhouses Argentina and Greece, which are ranked third and fifth in the world, respectively. Also included in their group are Croatia (16th), Puerto Rico (17th) and Senegal (41st).

However, Reyes still hopes the Philippines will pull off a miracle and survive the first round.

“We have no illusions about our group which is very tough but like I said we relish it. We are going to prepare very, very hard. For a team like the Philippines there is no easy group for us in a competition like this,” Reyes said in a Philboxing report by Ronnie Nathanielsz.

Thursday, January 30, 2014

Gilas Pilipinas to tap Javale McGee,Andray Blatche as naturalized player

GILAS Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes bared on Thursday that they are looking to tap either Javale McGee or fellow NBA player Andray Blatche to reinforce the national team in the Fiba World Cup in Spain in August.

Emerging from a meeting with the PBA board on Thursday, Reyes said two bills have been filed in Congress by Rep. Robbie Puno seeking the naturalization of McGee of the Denver Nuggets and Blatche of the Brooklyn Nets.

Chot Reyes: 'Calvin Abueva's antics won't get him to Gilas PH'

Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes said Calvin Abueva will have to change his attitude if he has hopes of joining the national team for the FIBA World Basketball Cup.

In an interview with SPIN, Reyes said he wasn’t pleased to see Abueva’s “nganga” gesture during Alaska’s quarterfinals with Barangay Ginebra.

"Isipin mo naman, dala mo ang bandila ng Pilipinas tapos makikita ka dun nagkakain-subo ka habang naglalaro ka," said Reyes.

Thursday, January 9, 2014

Chot Reyes to tap old Gilas Pilipinas pool for FIBA World Cup

The composition of Gilas Pilipinas for the FIBA World Championship in Spain late this year would depend on the period of time the national team would get for its training.

Gilas coach Chot Reyes hinted at sticking with his old pool if the PBA makes available its players to the national team only at the end of the 2013-2014 PBA season.

“As of now daily training starts Aug. 1. If that’s the case, no time to try new players for roster change,” said Reyes in answering a query on his Twitter account.

Friday, January 3, 2014

Coach Chot laments PBA for lack of prep time for Gilas Pilipinas

National team coach Chot Reyes is hoping that the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) and the PBA teams will grant members of Gilas Pilipinas more practice time in preparation for the FIBA World Cup and the Asian Games.
Gilas Pilipinas 2014 FIBA World Cup
The FIBA world Cup is set to take place from August 30 to September 14, while the Asian Games will take center stage from September 19 to October 4.

Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Justin Bieber plays basketball with Chot Reyes, Tacloban youth

Pop superstar Justin Bieber arrived in the country on Tuesday, as part of his efforts to help raise funds for victims of super typhoon "Yolanda".
Justin Bieber plays basketball with Chot Reyes, Tacloban youth
Bieber arrived via a private plane, which landed at a private hangar near Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2.

Friday, November 15, 2013

San Mig Coffee, TNT, Rain or Shine are coach Chot's top pick

All eyes may be on crowd favorite Barangay Ginebra, which has made vast improvements to its lineup, but former PBA coach Chot Reyes believes 3 other teams are more dangerous than the Gin Kings.

The current Gilas Pilipinas coach said among those teams that are likely to dominate the coming PBA Philippine Cup are Talk ‘N Text, Rain or Shine, and San Mig Coffee.

“Sa akin, lamang pa rin yong matagal ng magkakasama. There’s Talk n Text and Rain or Shine. San Mig is always tough with coach Tim Cone,” said Reyes in the PBA website.

Friday, October 4, 2013

Chot Reyes hopes Philippine youth team can win Gold

The Gilas Pilipinas national squad brought joy to the country when it won the silver medal in the FIBA Asia Championship last August.

The Philippine national youth basketball team has a chance to do one better on Saturday when it takes on China for the gold medal in the FIBA Asia Under-16 Championship.

No less than Gilas coach Chot Reyes is rooting for the Filipino teens to top what their senior counterparts accomplished.

Friday, September 20, 2013

Chot Reyes setting up Gilas PH vs Spain, France in tune-up games

THE list of teams eyed for tune-up matches by Gilas Pilipinas in preparation for the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup is widening, thanks to the goodwill the Philippines has generated from its successful hosting of the 27th FIBA Asia Championship last month.
Chot Reyes setting up Gilas PH vs Spain, France in tune-up games
Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes bared this on Thursday, posting on his Twitter account @coachchot: “RP FIBA hosting goes all the way to EuroBasket. NBA scouts, Euroleague officials, agents - have nothing but great feedback for Manila."

Friday, September 13, 2013

Gilas PH vs Argentina in a possible tune-up game, says Chot Reyes

The FIBA World Cup is still a good 11 months away, but this early Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes is already looking forward to the opportunity of playing tune-up matches against former Olympic champion Argentina, Angola and Dominican Republic.

Gilas Pilipinas Philippines vs Argentina, Angola, Dominican Republic

“Just got word fr our Spanish contact Argentina,Angola, Dom Rep are open to pre World Cup games w us.Will meet in Slovenia to ask Euro tms too,” Reyes said on his Twitter account @coachot on Thursday while on vacation cum scouting trip in Europe with wife Cherry.

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Gilas PH to skip FIBA Asia Champions Cup due to lack of players

Following its successful campaign in the world championship qualifier, Gilas Pilipinas chose to beg off from competing in the 24th Fiba-Asia Champions Cup set in Amman, Jordan next week.

Gilas PH to skip FIBA Asia Champions Cup due to lack of players

The unavailability of players for the Sept. 13-21 tournament was the reason team manager Butch Antonio cited for the non-participation of the country in the meet last staged here in 2011.

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