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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).

Reyes last week requested the Committee not to consider him for the post anymore, paving the way for a smooth transition.

Rain or Shine's Raymond Almazan and Meralco's John Ferriols very nearly engaged in a fight in the fourth quarter of their PBA Philippine Cup game Saturday in Davao City.

Almazan took exception to an elbow from the veteran Ferriols while the two were battling for rebounding position.

JIMMY Alapag is convinced the Gilas Pilipinas basketball program stands to benefit from the wide coaching experience of Norman Black, Jong Uichico and Talk ‘N Text team consultant Tab Baldwin - three coaches who get mentioned in the midst of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) search for a new basketball coach. 

The 5-7 Alapag said the three are a good fit for the international game, given the track record of Black and Uichico as champion coaches in the PBA, as well as their recent involvement with Gilas Pilipinas since last year. 

Mike Conley had 23 points and Marc Gasol did a little of everything as the Memphis Grizzlies got back into the win column Tuesday by holding off the last place Los Angeles Lakers 107-102.

Zach Randolph delivered his sixth double double in eight games and got the putback layup in the final seconds that iced the victory for the Grizzlies, who bounced back after suffering their first loss of the season on Saturday.

Playing as the Los Angeles Purple Ghosts, it was a big victory for the Cathedral High School as their basketball team defeated Diego Prep, 76-61, at the famed Staples Center – home of the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers.

UCLA-bound Kobe Paras got off to a slow start in his Staples Center debut, but played in a physical manner, fighting for rebounds and making his way to the foul line.

Patuloy ang pagsikat ng Pinoy basketball player sa Amerika na si Kobe Paras. Kamakailan, nakita ang kanyang galing sa isang sikat na basketball website sa Amerika. Nagpa-Patrol si TJ Manotoc. 

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