Connect with us

Hi, what are you looking for?

Tiebreaker Times
(C) UAAP Season 87 Media Team

Basketball

Sean Chambers denies offer to lead Gilas Boys, focused on FEU, Gilas Men


After a 10th-place finish in the 2023 FIBA Under-18 Asian Championship, Josh Reyes has stepped down as the head coach of Gilas Pilipinas Boys.

This development has led to speculation about potential successors for the role.

Before the match between Far Eastern University and University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 87 Collegiate Men’s Basketball Tournament, reports surfaced that Tamaraws head coach Sean Chambers had been approached by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) to take over the national youth program.

However, Chambers quickly dismissed the rumors, clarifying that no formal offer had been made.

His focus, he stated, remains with Gilas Pilipinas as an assistant coach to Tim Cone for the men’s team – particularly with the upcoming November window for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers.

2024-Asiabasketball-International-FEU-Sean-Chambers-x-Tim-Cone Sean Chambers denies offer to lead Gilas Boys, focused on FEU, Gilas Men Basketball FEU Gilas Pilipinas News UAAP  - philippine sports news

(C) Asiabasket

“Not at all. I have not been offered anything with Gilas [Youth]. I’m still going to be supporting Coach Tim in the seniors right now, for sure. That is for sure, the men’s team during the windows, but nothing with the younger guys, no,” Chambers told reporters after FEU’s 58-69 loss to the Fighting Maroons on Sunday.

Despite having no involvement in the youth program, Chambers emphasized his commitment to the overall growth of Philippine basketball.

“But, whatever I can do to support the journey of Philippine basketball and the growth of the country, I’m here. Actually, this is my home now, and whatever I can do to make basketball great and give my impact and knowledge, I’m here for that,” the Alaska Aces legend added.

UAAP-S87-MBB-Pasaol-Pre-02586 Sean Chambers denies offer to lead Gilas Boys, focused on FEU, Gilas Men Basketball FEU Gilas Pilipinas News UAAP  - philippine sports news

(C) UAAP Season 87 Media Team

Chambers’ responsibilities will remain with Gilas Pilipinas Men’s team, but his primary focus continues to be the Tamaraws, who are currently struggling in the ongoing UAAP season with a 0-4 record.

#ReadMore  UAAP POW Amiel Acido rises as UST's rookie hero

Despite the rough start, including narrow losses to Adamson University, National University, and University of the East – followed by an 11-point defeat to UP – Chambers remains optimistic.

“The positive is that with so many young guys, we continue to battle all the way through the game… [UP] is definitely a championship team for a reason; they’ve been there, they’ve done it, so you see their maturity level that we’re trying to get to,” Chambers said.

“We’re trying to get battle-tested right now, and that’s all we’re doing.”

Written By

A dreamer from Marikina, a reporter on the sidelines


You May Also Like

Basketball

De La Salle University erupted for a scorching third quarter to keep its unbeaten streak alive, while National University locked in the final UAAP...

AdU

La Salle kept its immaculate record intact in the PlayTime Cares 18th Filoil EcoOil Preseason Cup presented by ABC Tile Adhesive, steamrolling Far Eastern...

Basketball

Despite being a champion with the University of the Philippines, Dikachi Ududo has not forgotten his roots. The 21-year-old recently sent sporting gear and...

News

Japan-bound Leo Aringo gave full credit to the National University men’s volleyball team coaches and managers for paving the way to the next chapter...

Basketball

When one door closes, another opens. That’s certainly the case for both Zain Mahmood and Far Eastern University. Just two months after Veejay Pre...

AdU

Adamson University-ARQ Builders escaped with a heart-pounding 86-84 overtime win against University of Santo Tomas-Weng Burs Apartelle to capture the 2025 Mayor Kirk Asis...

Basketball

With cheers and high-fives, Gilas Pilipinas Boys returned the favor to their mentor — showing up in full force to support Coach LA Tenorio...

AdU

Far Eastern University needed every bit of Mo Konateh’s dominance to hold off Adamson University, eking out a gritty 68-66 overtime win in the...

Advertisement