Alfrancis Chua is now with Gilas Pilipinas program in an official capability.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines—It seems that Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone’s want will really come to fruition.
Simply 24 hours earlier than Gilas’ conflict with New Zealand to open its second window of the 2025 Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) formally put in Alfrancis Chua because the nationwide workforce’s program director and workforce supervisor.
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Chua is at present serving as San Miguel Company’s sports activities director, in addition to being Barangay Ginebra San Miguel’s Governor, and the PBA’s Vice Chairman.
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“I’m completely satisfied I’ll be capable of assist Gilas on this capability,” mentioned Chua in a press launch.
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“I thank boss RSA (Ramon S. Ang) for giving me his blessing in taking this new position and I look ahead to working with coach Tim and LA (Tenorio).”
Just some days in the past, Cone mentioned he’d like to have Chua’s presence on the sidelines once more after giving the Gilas some much-needed assist throughout its gold-medal run within the 2022 Asian Video games.
“He’s a particular motivator, whether or not from a administration viewpoint or by sitting on the bench added to the teaching. He’s only a large motivator. I really feel snug round him as a result of I do know he has my again on a regular basis,” mentioned Cone throughout a presser in Mandaluyong a couple of days in the past.
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“His impression within the Asian Video games the place we received gold—I mentioned prior to now—was rather more accountable in profitable that gold than anyone else, myself together with Justin (Brownlee),” he added.
Now Chua will expectedly be watching from the sidelines with a extra concrete position because the Philippines goals to punch a ticket for the Fiba Asia Cup.
SBP President Al Panlilio was additionally in excessive spirits following the announcement of Gilas’ latest member on the bench.
Panlilio additionally prolonged his gratitude to San Miguel Company’s Chairman and CEO Ang for giving his blessing in Chua’s appointment.
“I’m very completely satisfied that Alfrancis is again with Gilas. I work properly with him and our solely goal is to raise Philippine basketball,” mentioned Panlilio. “The SBP additionally extends our appreciation to San Miguel Company (SMC) Chairman and Chief Govt Officer Ramon Ang for supporting this determination to have Alfrancis assist this system once more.”
