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Gene Afable

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Gene Afable
Meralco Bolts
PositionAssistant coach
LeaguePBA
Personal information
NationalityFilipino
Career information
CollegeAteneo
Coaching career1998–present
Career history
As player:
1989–1990Crispa 400
As coach:
1998–presentAteneo (assistant)
2012–2014Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters (assistant)
2014–presentMeralco Bolts (assistant)
Career highlights and awards
As assistant coach:

As player:

Gene Afable, is a Filipino basketball coach who currently serves as an assistant coach for the Meralco Bolts.

Playing career

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Afable played for the Ateneo Blue Eagles with Olsen Racela, Jun Reyes, Eric Reyes, Jojo Lastimosa, and Jet Nieto (father of Matt and Mike Nieto).[1][2][3] Afable won 2 UAAP championship with Eric Reyes, Jun Reyes, Racela and Nieto, defeating UE in 1987[4] and Dindo Pumaren-led La Salle in 1988.[5] He also played for Crispa 400.

Coaching career

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Afable joined the coaching staff of Ateneo Blue Eagles and served for different coaches and win championships, and still currently serving.[6]

When Norman Black was later hired by the Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters, he also joined with Sandy Arespacochaga.[7] When Black's reassigned to Meralco, he also joined, and stayed even Black was demoted to consultant.[8][9][10]

References

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  1. ^ Henson, Joaquin M. "Best of the best". Philstar.com. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  2. ^ "Nieto twins living dad's PBA dream". www.pba.ph. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  3. ^ Payo, Jasmine (November 22, 2019). "Two-time champ Jet Nieto proud of twin sons' Ateneo 3-peat". RAPPLER. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  4. ^ Atencio, Peter (October 5, 1987). "UAAP title plateau for Ateneo; UST belles win". Manila Standard. Retrieved February 20, 2011.
  5. ^ Angeles, Manny (October 8, 1987). "Ateneo keeps UAAP crown over La Salle". Manila Standard. Retrieved February 23, 2011.
  6. ^ Manicad, Julius (February 27, 2024). "EAGLES LAND AN ACE". Retrieved June 18, 2024.
  7. ^ Quiteles, Rodneil (November 11, 2013). "PBA preview: Talk'N Text Tropang Texters". RAPPLER. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  8. ^ "San Mig, Ginebra, SMB, Rain or Shine resist change, put premium on chemistry ahead of new PBA season". Spin.ph. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  9. ^ Quiteles, Rodneil (November 11, 2013). "PBA preview: Talk'N Text Tropang Texters". RAPPLER. Retrieved June 17, 2024.
  10. ^ "After Black, Magsanoc and Fran also out in Meralco shakeup". Spin.ph. Retrieved June 17, 2024.