Philippines coach resigns and apologises to hoops-mad nation as national squad fails to win a game at FIBA Basketball World Cup
Andray Blatche of Philippines in action. Foshan International Sports & Cultural Arena, China, September 4, 2019.
"I am sorry we could not deliver a better performance. Our players gave their best against talented, bigger, stronger, and better-prepared athletes from the best teams in the world," Guiao said in a statement. Guiao's team were blown out by a combined 105 points by Italy and Serbia to open their campaign in Group D at the tournament in China, and also lost to Angola in overtime, 84-81.The July 2 melee left the Australian team fearing for their safety and prompted them to seek embassy help to speed up their departure from the Philippines.
"It is with a heavy heart that we accept Coach Yeng's resignation," Basketball Federation of the Philippines President Al Panlilio said in a separate statement.
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