Adamson head coach Nash Racela and star guard Jerom Lastimosa. –UAAP PHOTO
MANILA, Philippines — Adamson coach Nash Racela believes Jerom Lastimosa deserves a Gilas Pilipinas call-up.
With Lastimosa being tagged as arguably the present greatest level guard in school basketball, Racela is questioning why his star participant just isn’t getting an invite to coach and play for the nationwide crew.
“Why Jerom Lastimosa just isn’t a part of the Gilas pool? I’ve been itching to tweet about that. No one talks about that with regards to Gilas,” mentioned Racela after Adamson ended its UAAP Season 85 males’s basketball event with an 81-60 loss to top seed Ateneo within the Remaining 4 on Wednesday at Sensible Araneta Coliseum.
“I’ve all the time learn that he’s the most effective level guard in school basketball. If he actually is the most effective one, why is he not a part of the pool of Gilas?” he added.
The Adamson coach mentioned the query is borne out of his perception that the flamboyant guard deserves an opportunity to be with Gilas.
“That’s only a query. I all the time take into consideration that. I’m pleased with him and his achievements. I additionally really feel that he additionally deserves a spot and try him. They’ll be stunned, really, if they’ll invite him,” the previous Gilas assistant coach mentioned.
Lastimosa mentioned he’s all the time open to enjoying for the nationwide crew however he leaves that call to the nationwide federation and the coaches.
“If there’s an invitation, it will likely be an honor. But when there’s none, it’s okay for me as a result of they’re those who determine what’s greatest for the crew,” mentioned the fourth-year Falcon in Filipino.
“If I get a call-up, after all, I’ll seize that chance. I received’t miss it as a result of it’s an opportunity to serve our nation,” he added.
Lastimosa, who hasn’t made up his thoughts whether he will play one more season for the Falcons, received some phrases of encouragement from Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin, who used to name the photographs for Gilas.
“Coach Tab hugged me and instructed me that I actually did nicely. I did job and maintain my physique. And the very last thing he mentioned, he loves me,” Lastimosa mentioned.
Racela quipped: “I really like you extra.”
Lastimosa will lastly have an opportunity to relaxation his right foot injury whereas pondering of the following step in his profession.
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