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Tanquingcen, Uichico Reunited; Agustin Likely Smb Coach
Rey Joble, GMANews.TV, Thursday, 26-Aug-2010
The tandem of Jong Uichico and Siot Tanquingcen became a winning combination both for Barangay Ginebra and San Miguel Beer over the years.
And Uichico, the second winningest coach among active mentors behind Alaska bench tactician Tim Cone, wasn't surprised when news broke out that Tanquingcen is headed to return as his deputy with the Gin Kings and a new head coach is about to take over San Miguel Beer.
"I wasn't surprised at all," Uichico told GMANews.TV in a telephone interview. "We've won championships together and we have good chemistry. So, there's a better reason for us to join forces again in one team."
Uichico said he saw hints that his long-time deputy will become an assistant coach again when San Miguel management decided to have different faces call the shots for the Beermen for several games.
First, the Beermen tried Ato Agustin for two games during the elimination round, then tapped Gee Abanilla, another member of SMB's coaching staff, to handle the squad in the last two matches of the recently-concluded Fiesta Cup finals won by the Aces over the Beermen in six games.
"It's an indication," said Uichico, referring to Tanquingcen, who took the backseat for his assistant coaches Agustin and Abanilla for several games. "There were sound offs made by the management as well, but nothing was concrete at that time."
This time, though, Tanquingcen is indeed headed to the Gin Kings, where he will most likely become Uichico's lead assistant on the bench.
A highly-placed source told GMANews.TV that Tanquingcen was already advised by SMC management regarding his new role as Uichico's assistant in Ginebra. But Uichico explained he didn't know if Tanquingcen's new appointment has already been made official, but would gladly welcome this development once it pushes through.
The same source didn't reveal who will take over as the new Beermen coach, but Agustin, who steered the San Sebastian Stags to numerous championships in different collegiate tournaments last year, is the likely candidate and is expected to be chosen over another contender – Abanilla.
Uichico believes Tanquingcen will play an integral part in his coaching staff.
"Yes, he will play a big role in the coaching staff," said Uichico. "He will always have a special place in my coaching staff.
Uichico also apologized to the Gin Kings fans, who felt disappointed with the team's showing in the Fiesta Cup despite a lot of wheeling and dealing made that landed them several marquee players such as Willie Miller and Mike Cortez.
"I'd like to apologize to Ginebra fans, who were very disappointed in our performance. Just like the fans, we were disappointed in our performance as well. I know there are a lot of fans who want to see changes in the coaching staff, but we will do everything to make this team better. We will be better next season," added Uichico, who is looking for players who will possibly be chosen as the Nos. 7 and 8 picks in the first round of the PBA Rookie Draft on Sunday. |
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pentiumknight
San Pedro, 03-Sep-2010 12:44:22 PM, #4 |
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ang bopols ng management ng RoS kung ang kapalit lang ni JR Reyes ay si Junthy Valenzuela..
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Hq3_034
olongapo, 03-Sep-2010 12:09:15 PM, #9 |
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TAma d22o yun!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ayaw nga ipamigay c jr reyes ng Rain or shine
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Red24
caloocan, 03-Sep-2010 11:52:37 AM, #6 |
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di totoo eh di wag kang maniwala!
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elmo
Barangay Ginebra, QC, 03-Sep-2010 09:49:20 AM, #4633 |
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Di po totoo na Ginebra na si JR Reyes. Isang malaking TSISMIS lang yan...
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bgkforlyf
Baguio , 03-Sep-2010 06:04:53 AM, #1 |
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totoo po ba jay-r reyes gnebra na?
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