Gene Afable Explained

Gene Afable
Position:	Assistant coach
League:	PBA
Team:	Meralco Bolts
Nationality:	Filipino
College:	Ateneo
Coach Start:	1998
Team1:	Crispa 400
Years1:	1989–1990
Cteam1:	Ateneo (assistant)
Cyears1:	1998–present
Cteam2:	Talk 'N Text Tropang Texters (assistant)
Cyears2:	2012–2014
Cteam3:	Meralco Bolts (assistant)
Cyears3:	2014–present
Highlights:	As assistant coach: 2× PBA champion (2012–13 Philippine, 2024 Philippine) 10× UAAP champion (2002, 2008–2012, 2017–2019, 2022) 2× Filoil Flying V Cup champion (2011, 2018) 5× PCCL champion (2007, 2009, 2010, 2018, 2019) As player: 2× UAAP champion (1987, 1988)

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).^{[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

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]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Henson . Joaquin M. . Best of the best . 2024-06-17 . Philstar.com.
2. Web site: Nieto twins living dad's PBA dream . 2024-06-17 . www.pba.ph . en.
3. Web site: Payo . Jasmine . 2019-11-22 . Two-time champ Jet Nieto proud of twin sons’ Ateneo 3-peat . 2024-06-17 . RAPPLER . en-US.
4. News: Atencio . Peter . 1987-10-05 . UAAP title plateau for Ateneo; UST belles win . 2011-02-20 . Manila Standard.
5. News: Angeles . Manny . 1987-10-08 . Ateneo keeps UAAP crown over La Salle . 2011-02-23 . Manila Standard.
6. Web site: Manicad . Julius . 2024-02-27 . EAGLES LAND AN ACE . 2024-06-18 . en-US.
7. Web site: Quiteles . Rodneil . 2013-11-11 . PBA preview: Talk'N Text Tropang Texters . 2024-06-17 . RAPPLER . en-US.
8. Web site: San Mig, Ginebra, SMB, Rain or Shine resist change, put premium on chemistry ahead of new PBA season . 2024-06-17 . Spin.ph . en.
9. Web site: Quiteles . Rodneil . 2013-11-11 . PBA preview: Talk'N Text Tropang Texters . 2024-06-17 . RAPPLER . en-US.
10. Web site: After Black, Magsanoc and Fran also out in Meralco shakeup . 2024-06-17 . Spin.ph . en.