But who will coach Ateneo?
Manila, Philippines – With Norman Black set to step down as coach of Ateneo after the 75th Season of the UAAP, there’s a possibility that he will take over Talk ‘N Text while coach Chot Reyes moves over to the Smart-Gilas Pilipinas 2 in preparation for the FIBA-Asia Championship next year.
A team source said yesterday that it’s logical move for the teams concerned while the Blue Eagles start their search for Black’s replacement.
“Yes, there’s that possibility. But it’s still up to the management,” said the source who asked not to be named as there is no announcement yet from the TNT team, which bagged four championships under Reyes, the last being the previous Philippine Cup.
The Tropang Texters are hoping to retain the Commissioner’s Cup title....
RP Under-16 captain JJ Alejandro commits to NU
Dead-set on breaking their UAAP men’s seniors division basketball tournament Final Four appearance drought, National University secured a commitment from Energen Pilipinas Under-16 national team captain Rodolfo "J-Jay" Alejandro III, the school announced.
NU, which has not seen post-season play in the UAAP since 2001 with Jeff Napa, recruited the much-heralded Bobby Ray Parks last year. Though he was named UAAP MVP, the team finished fifth for the second straight year.
Alejandro, the university hopes, will be able to push them over the top....
Norman Black out as Ateneo head coach after 2012 season
The Ateneo de Manila University announced Saturday that multi-titled Norman Black will resign as head coach of the Blue Eagles basketball team after the 2012 season in order to return to the PBA.
Black however has agreed to stay on as the team's consultant up to 2014, according to the memo by university president Jose Villarin S.J. to the university community.
Villarin writes that Black "has indicated his desire to return to the PBA where he hopes to replicate his successful system." ...
Ateneo keeps crack core: Slaughter shelves pro plan, rejoins Blue Eagles
MANILA, Philippines—A formidable core returns for Ateneo this year with the seven-foot standout Greg Slaughter deciding to put his pro plans on hold.
“Next season we should be pretty good since Greg Slaughter has decided to come back,” Ateneo coach Norman Black announced after receiving the UAAP Coach of the Year plum.
“[This award] just reflects the hard work of the players in Ateneo.”...
Black: No confirmation yet on Semerads' transfer to Ateneo
Ateneo coach Norman Black neither confirmed nor denied the reported transfer of Filipino-Australian twins Anthony and David Semerad from the San Beda Red Lions to the Blue Eagle camp.
Reports said the Semerads are unhappy with their development with the Red Lions, the reigning NCAA seniors' basketball champions.
"I still don't have any confirmation about them joining the team. Though they expressed their desire to play with Ateneo, but things are not working out yet at this time," Black said....
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