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Chot Reyes, Uichico also suspended; two basketball federations fined and referees sanctioned (Eagle News) — Fiba on Thursday, July 19, announced the suspensions of 10 Gilas Pilipinas players over the brawl that ensued between the Philippines and Australia on Monday, July 2. Ordered suspended were players Japeth Aguilar and Matthew Wright (1 game each); Terence Romeo, Jayson Castro William, Andray Blatche and Jeth Rosario (3 games each); Roger Pogoy, Carl Cruz and Jio Jalalon (5 […]
BRISBANE, Australia — Australian assistant basketball coach Luc Longley Wednesday blamed Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes for an on-court brawl in their World Cup qualifier, alleging he incited his players to act violently. He also hit out at the Filipino players for taking “gangster selfies” after the clash. The brutal melee in Manila involving players, fans and officials on Monday left the Australian team fearing for their safety, and they sought embassy help to fast-track their departure from […]
(Eagle News) — The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas on Tuesday, July 3, apologized over the Philippines-Australia brawl in a World Cup qualifier on Monday, July 2, saying it would review the incident. “SBP stands by its conviction that violence has no place in sports,” the SBP said in a statement. According to the SBP, “as the national team representing flag and country, we likewise extend our apologies to the Filipino people.” “We regret having breached […]
