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

Playing career

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). Afable won 2 UAAP championship with Eric Reyes, Jun Reyes, Racela and Nieto, defeating UE in 1987 and Dindo Pumaren-led La Salle in 1988. He also played for Crispa 400.

Coaching career

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

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

References

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.

• Living people
• Filipino men's basketball coaches
• Filipino men's basketball players
• Ateneo Blue Eagles men's basketball players
• Meralco Bolts coaches