Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
Nationwide coach Chot Reyes stated that he’s stepping down as Gilas Pilipinas head coach.
“I hate utilizing the phrase resign as a result of I’m not a quitter. I wish to emphasize to everybody who’s asking for that,” he stated on the heels of the Philippines’ 96-75 win over China within the 2023 Fiba World Cup on Saturday night time. “However on the similar time, I signed as much as do a job and we didn’t ship the consequence. So I feel it’s time to step apart and permit the SBP (Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas) to decide for the great of the crew and this system.”
“By means of all of the preparation and all these occasions, I’ve at all times stated to evaluate us on our efficiency within the World Cup—no matter what occurred between the time I used to be appointed and right now, I stated choose us by our efficiency,” he added.
“And clearly, we didn’t carry out. And like I stated the final sport, I take full accountability and due to that it’s time for me to step apart.”
Reyes stated he has knowledgeable SBP president Al Panlilio and Philippine Basketball Affiliation chair Ricky Vargas of his determination.
The event ought to put a critical dent on the nationwide basketball program, particularly with 21 days left till the Asian Video games that China will host.
“I do not know,” Reyes stated when requested about how his determination will affect the preparations for the Asian Video games.
“I feel it’s time for anyone for another person. You might be all clamoring for some names, so possibly it’s time,” he added.
Whether or not Reyes’ determination goes to be accepted by the nationwide federation stays to be seen. He has since stated through the sport in opposition to Angola on Thursday that he has been in contact with the SBP.
“They know my emotions. We’re in fixed communication,” however not with out noting that his future “is by the hands of the federation.”
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