Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin and the Blue Eagles led by Geo Chiu and Mason Amos within the UAAP Season 86 opener. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.internet
MANILA, Philippines—Depend Geo Chiu among the many guys who have been affected by the information of Mason Amos’s sudden departure from the Ateneo Blue Eagles.
Throughout Sturdy Group Athletics’ coaching for the William Jones Cup, Chiu bared that he was fairly harm by the information of Amos leaving the Blue Eagles after only one season within the UAAP and
“Identical to what everybody feels proper now, in fact, it’s painful,” stated Chiu, a former Ateneo large man, at Gatorade Hoops Middle in Mandaluyong on Tuesday. “It’s like a reduce right here [in the heart]. Me, I simply attempt to be within the center as a lot as doable.”
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Chiu and Amos performed collectively throughout Season 86 when the Blue Eagles completed with a Ultimate 4 spot earlier than tumbling by the hands of the College of the Philippines within the semifinals.
After final 12 months although, Chiu determined to forgo his taking part in years in Ateneo and turned skilled in Taiwan with the Mustangs then most lately signing with Ehime in B2 of the Japanese B.League just a few days in the past.
Geo Chiu throughout an open coaching with the Jones Cup sure Sturdy Group Athletics workforce. -SGA PHOTO
With out Chiu, Amos was anticipated to be the Blue Eagles’ subsequent large factor. Till he wasn’t, as Amos departed Ateneo on Monday in a surprising announcement and is reported to be transferring to archrival La Salle.
READ: UAAP: Mason Amos exhibiting regular enchancment for Ateneo
Chiu, although stated, he selected to know the scenario and Amos’ decision-making however couldn’t deny the frustration as his older brother within the workforce.
“I get the opposite facet however I’m additionally making an attempt to know Mason. There’s so many issues happening proper now for him however as a Kuya, I’m nonetheless nervous for him and all the pieces he’s been going by way of.”
“However it nonetheless hurts. ‘Di ko inexpect eh.”
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Amos is at the moment in Riga, Latvia, for Gilas Pilipinas’ run within the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Event whereas Chiu may even symbolize the Philippines in just a few days with SGA within the Jones Cup.
Inquirer Sports activities has reached out to La Salle coach Topex Robinson for a touch upon whether or not Amos is headed to Taft or not however there was no response as of writing.