REASONS on WHY coach Rajko should be retained by the SBP

People are now arguing whether Coach Rajko should stay and coach our RP 5 or let a Filipino coach the team. The meeting will be set after Toroman returns on Nov. 15 and personally, I hope that this Mr. Bean look a like be retained to coach our basketball team. Let us now discuss why he SHOULD stay.

•  Coach Rajko implements discipline to his players. It is quite obvious that in 3 years of Toroman in Smart Gilas, we've seen how our players execute their plays. Not taking away the 2007 and 2009 team, both team has loaded with talents compared to Gilas, but the only difference is first MARCUS, then secondly, the execution of plays.
• Coach Rajko is a well known coach that gets him the respect of the referees. With the name established by this man, it is easier for us to get the referee's attention without getting a technical foul.
• Coach Rajko is not afraid to bench/criticize his players. A good example is Japeth Aguilar. If you don't play that hard, then you will not get the playing time you want.
• Coach Rajko has unfinished business. Definitely, after a near finals appearance, he wants to be the captain of our ship again. And for me he deserves it.
• We will have a chance to see an RP DREAM TEAM on 2013. Imagine this, Professional players with chemistry + Big Daddy Douthit + some Amateur players + Coach Rajko = WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 

" Philip Zuñiga is a graduate of Philippine Normal University. He is a certified sports fan since 1996. "

Marcus Douthit, Yan ang Pinoy!

Nakakatuwang isipin na ang isang Amerikano na pumayag maging Pilipino ay mas nagpapakita pa ng tunay na katangian ng isang tunay na pinoy kumpara sa ibang Pinoy at "Fil-am" na manlalaro sa ating bansa.

Pinapakita ni Marcus Douthit, 6 na buwan palang Pilipino, ang tibay ng dibdib sa pagrerepresenta sa ating bansa. OO sasabihin ng iba, " Eh syempre malaki bayad sa kanya! "

Coach Toroman's Gilas stint uncertain

It seems that Smart Gilas and the country's Olympic basketball bid are still in murky waters as Rajko Toroman's post as head coach is still uncertain.

Though the management has announced an extension of the program, there is still no word regarding the coach's extension whose contract will expire after the team's stint at FIBA on October 15.

There are rumors and speculation that perhaps former Alaska Coach, Tim Cone would replace Toroman as Gilas' mentor.

Personally, I think coach Toroman should continue the program. He is seems like a dedicated coach and very
competent at that. Not to take away from the local coaches, but coach Toroman has extensive international experience.

To the Gilas management: It has been a good start... but as they say in basketball or in any other sports:

"It's not how you start, it's how you finish"

I pray that we finish strong!

-Bloyd