JUST IN: FIBA suspends 10 Gilas players for their unsportsmanlike behavior

The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has released today, July 19, the results of the disciplinary proceedings for the violent brawl that happened during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Asian Qualifiers early this month.  

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In a statement released on their official website, 10 Gilas Pilipinas members were suspended for their unsportsmanlike behavior during the July 2 game held at the Philippine Arena.

“The following 10 players are suspended for unsportsmanlike behavior and, in the case of Roger Pogoy, also for inciting unsportsmanlike behavior (in brackets the number of games of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Qualifiers): 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 games each); Calvin Abueva (6 games, due also to prior unsportsmanlike behavior in a FIBA competition). No sanction is imposed on Gabe Norwood.”

The coaching staff which includes Vincent ‘Chot’ Reyes and Joseph Uichico were also sanctioned. Coach Chot was also ordered to pay a certain fine.

“Assistant Coach Joseph Uichico is suspended for 3 games for unsportsmanlike behavior. Head Coach Vincent ‘Chot’ Reyes is suspended for 1 game and shall pay a disciplinary fine of CHF 10,000 for inciting unsportsmanlike behavior.”

Meanwhile, FIBA also handed some sanctions for the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, Inc. (SBP) as well for the “unsportsmanlike behavior of their delegation” and for their “insufficient organization.”

“Philippines' national federation, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, Inc (SBP), is sanctioned for the unsportsmanlike behavior of its delegation members and of its public, as well as for insufficient organization of the game. Philippines will play the next home game behind closed doors while a ban for two more home games has been placed under a probationary period of 3 years. SBP shall also pay a disciplinary fine of CHF 250,000.”

Three members of the Australian team namely Chris Goulding, Thon Maker, and Daniel Kickert will also face suspensions for some games.