THE Emilio Aguinaldo College (EAC) Generals go back to the war room as they try to figure out their strategy so as not to repeat the dismal performance they found themselves in Season 95 of the National Collegiate Athletic Association men’s basketball tournament.
The Generals finished at the bottom of the standings with a 5-14 won-lost card. The team targeted eight victories but failed despite winning two of their last three assignments, including one against the Arellano University Chiefs.
It was a season long struggle as the Generals lacked the experience to close out games.
“The team’s inexperienced, but we learned a lot,” stressed Generals rookie Coach Oliver Bunyi, himself a rookie coach in the league.Bunyi said that the priority is to rebuild and strengthen the system. And they would have to skip tournaments to achieve their goal.
“We’re taking a rest for about a month, and take our time to train. As much as possible we don’t want to join tournaments, we will reorient the players on the system,” he said.Bunyi’s rebuilding task will be compounded by the graduation of rebounding leader JP Maguliano and Marvin Taiwan.
“We’ll take this as an opportunity to improve, believe that it is a ‘happy ending.’ It’s already a start of another buildup for the next season,” he said. “I could guarantee that the Generals will be better next season.”