Coach Yeng Guiao suspended for 1 game, fined 100K

Rain or Shine Head Coach has been fined 100K and banned in tomorrow's crucial game of his team, The Rain or Shine Elasto Painters as they try to close out the series tomorrow against the Petron Blaze Boosters where they lead the series 3-1. 

The fine and the ban was for the conduct of unbecoming of a head coach by Guiao.

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Comissioner Salud's Official Statement:  http://pba.inquirer.net/41142/coach-guiao-suspended-fined-100k

Photo: Nuki Sabio

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The Import Ordeal: Yeng Guiao willing to give Cornley a chance - provided he clears his name

 

In an interview with INTERAKTV, Rain or Shine Elasto Painters Head Coach Yeng Guiao is open to give a chance to Jamelle Cornley to return for the third conference to help them defend the title provided that the 2012 Governor's Cup Best Import can clear his name.

 

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Yeng Guiao in his interview is quoted "“If he can prove that he’s the victim in this case, then I will give him a chance, Or if he has apologized for the issue and can still show that he can play good basketball that could help us win another championship, then I don’t think it will affect his chances of playing again for our team.”.

 

The third conference, stated to start on August 14 is still far from the coaches mind since a lot will still be in store, especially with the ongoing campaign of Rain or Shine Elasto Painters bannered by Bruno Sundov.

 

Cornley was the import of the Elasto Painters when it won its maiden title last year. He has stayed in the country for rehab and has served as Rain or Shine's practice player helping the team especially current import Bruno Sundov.

 

 

 

 



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Rain or Shine Assistant Coach Roehl Nadurata dies

ROS Assistant Coach Roehl Nadurata succumbed to the complications arising from lung cancer. He was 74.

Nadurata was last seen just last conference as he helped catapulted Rain or Shine to its first title (Governors Cup). He was a long-time colleague/partner of Head Coach Yeng Guiao as he served as an assistant coach during Guiao's stint with Swift, Pepsi, Air 21, and Red Bull.

Read more: http://www.interaksyon.com/interaktv/roehl-nadurata-former-olympian-and-rain-or-shine-assistant-coach-passes-away

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PBA Governors Cup Finals: ROS winning without Paul Lee, is that surprising?

No Paul Lee? No Problem, at least for Game 3

I am not a Rain or Shine faithful, but I was cheering for Rain or Shine for the Finals of the Governors Cup because of Jonathan Uyloan, Ryan Arana and Paul Lee. Coming into Game 3 with a loss, I would always have in my mind Yeng Guiao's Post-Game Interview back in Game 2.

"We will not give any excuses, we will win this, with or without Paul Lee".

The performance of the "Angas ng Tondo" was far from what is expected from a rookie, He outplayed the expectations when he was not the top pick (he was 2nd to Jayvee Casio) and is now the leading contender for the Rookie of the Year Award. ROS opponents respect his ball-handing, play making and shooting skills that he attracts a lot of defenders whenever he has the ball. Now in the Finals for the first time in franchise history, ROS' best local player is down but they are never out and they proved it Friday by winning without Paul Lee, who was at the Coliseum with his shoulder wrapped in a sling.

With Paul Lee out of the action for possibly the entire series (though he mentioned it is on a day-to-day), ROS fans had seen more playing time and touches for Jeff Chan, Ryan Arana, Jireh Ibanes, TY Tang. Jireh came with a hot start with 10 points just in the first half while Chan, Arana and the rest of the ROS gunners hit their threes to eventually pull away in the Game 3. Their Best Import, Jamelle Cornley rose from having a poor game prior to Game 3 and prove their spectators wrong that he deserves the Best Import Award. The biggest difference of the last night's game to Game 2 was they were not standing, they were moving the ball and attacking the Llamados defense. There was a few sequences that Belga had the chance to drive at the basket. ROS players and Yeng Guiao proved that people should never downplay their chances. Now with ROS winning without Paul Lee, is that surprising?

NO, with Yeng Guiao's masterful coaching and the confidence he has been giving players, they stand a chance... and now they are 2 wins away from the championship.

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A Basketball Standpoint: What has Rain or Shine been doing right this conference?

There is a saying that the early bird catches the worm and ROS, amongst the other teams left for contention in the finals has their faith in their hands having 2 more games left as of this writing. There is no surprise to what they had pull through this conference, what have they done right?

JAMELLE CORNLEY coming in early
The ROS Import has been with them since early May, enough to gain enough familiarity with the team in the short tournament like the Governors Cup. Probably the #1 contender for the Best Player of the Conference Award, Jamelle is here to steer ROS to it's first finals appearance or probably, their first championship.

ANGAS ng TONDO Paul Lee and his Rookie of the Year -like Performance
The Season Awards may not be in but for me, Paul Lee is the perfect fit for Rookie of the Year. He blended well with his ROS counterparts who are seasoned veterans in the league as well as the players had treated Paul not just as a rookie but a veteran by trusting him in making plays and becoming the floor general of the team.

Extra-Rice Brothers of Destruction improved 3-pt shooting.
Rain or Shine's Extra-Rice Brothers of Destruction Beau Belga and J.R. Quinahan has definitely improved their three-point shooting and when they start catching fire, they shoot lights out so beware of the two.

Yeng Guiao's vast coaching experience
Early preparation allowed ROS Coach Yeng Guiao to prepare his wards for the Governors Cup, coming off a dismal Commissioner's Cup with a 3-6 standing, he has continuously molded the game of his players by letting them know their roles off the court.

Players letting one another SHINE
There is no constant game hero for ROS, some games it can be Norwood, Arana, Lee or even the likes of Belga who had been shooting lights out. They know who is hot when they see it and since the team is a mixture of veteran, young guns, role players and stars, they give each other an opportunity to shine.

How far can the Elasto Painters go this 2012 Governors Cup? It is us to wait and see ;)

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