Jorge Gallent will likely be calling the pictures as head coach when San Miguel begins its marketing campaign within the upcoming 2022-2023 PBA Governors’ Cup that opens on Sunday, January 22, on the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.
In the official lineup launched by the league on Saturday, the 54-year-old Gallent was listed as head coach for the Beermen within the place of Leo Austria for the season-ending convention.
Gallent served as long-time assistant coach for the Beermen since 2011 whereas serving to adorned mentor Austria win 9 PBA titles ever since he dealt with San Miguel in 2014.
In the earlier Commissioner’s Cup, Gallent was appointed to steer the Beermen quickly when Austria was positioned underneath well being and security protocols.
As Gallent takes over in Governors’ Cup, Cameron Clark will function their import as veterans June Mar Fajardo, Marcio Lassiter, Chriss Ross, and Vic Manuel proceed to beef up their roster alongside Simon Enciso, Allyn Bulanadi, Terrence Romeo, and CJ Perez.
San Miguel had a good end within the Commissioner’s Cup, reaching the semifinals however fell prey to Bay Area of their best-of-five affair to bow out of rivalry.
GMA Integrated News reached out for a remark however neither Gallent nor Austria have responded as of writing.
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
