What is Norman Black’s role as San Beda consultant? | NCAA Philippines

Published October 13, 2023 10:32pm

Updated October 13, 2023 10:32pm

Do not be stunned if you see Norman Black sitting behind the bench of San Beda University from time-to-time within the NCAA.

Black has been tasked to convey his championship expertise to the Red Lions’ den for NCAA Season 99 as guide. As a guide additionally for the Meralco Bolts, Black was tapped by San Beda backer and businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan to assist the Mendiola crew.

However, Black isn’t any stranger to the collegiate basketball scene.

Aside from being a champion PBA participant and coach, Black steered Ateneo de Manila University to a historic five-peat for the Blue Eagles from 2008 to 2012.

“My specific role right now is to work with the big men, work with the rebounding because that is kind of my experience as a player, I guess. But anything Yuri [Escueta] wants from me, whatever questions he asks from me, I’ll just help him out the best way I can,” Black stated about his position as San Beda guide.

Black and Escueta go a good distance again because the latter was a part of the Blue Eagles squad which received the UAAP championship in 2008.

During the primary San Beda-Letran sport he personally watched final October 6, Black was conscious of the rivalry and stated that NCAA rivalries are included within the the explanation why the league is revered.

For him, nevertheless, the Red Lions simply have to take it gradual till they attain the Final Four.

“Just take it one game at a time. The goal I believe right now is to make it to the Final Four and take it from there,” he stated. “That’s the goal. Give ourselves a chance in the semifinals.”

After falling to the Letran Knights within the Season 95 finals, San Beda made it solely by the Final Four in Seasons 97 and 98. 

As of writing, the Red Lions maintain a 3-2 card.

—JKC, GMA Integrated News