CONE TO COACH RP ASIAD CAGERS
Manila, Dec. 31, 1997 - Alaska coach Tim Cone has been chosen head coach of the Philippine team to the 1998 Asian Games in Bangkok.
Cone, 40, has lived in the Philippines for more than 30 years and is married to a Filipina. He steered Alaska to a record fourth straight PBA championship this month.
Cone's appointment was announced yesterday by Philippine Basketball Association commissioner Jun Bernardino and Basketball Association of the Philippines president Freddie Jalasco.
Reported by: Sol Jose Vanzi
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