By MARK REY MONTEJO
The University of Athletic Association of the Philippines’ (UAAP) Basketball Commissioner’s Office has issued stern warnings to La Salle head coach Topex Robinson and UP player Reyland Torres after an incident in their first-round matchup last weekend.
In UAAP’s statement Saturday, Oct. 12, the league made an extensive investigation about the verbal spat and spitting allegations in Green Archers’ 68-56 win over the Fighting Maroons on Sunday, Oct. 6.
“The University Athletic Association of the Philippines’ Basketball Commissioner’s Office has issued stern warnings to DLSU Head Coach Michael Christopher “Topex” Robinson and UP student-athlete Reyland Torres for their unsportsmanlike conduct,” it said.
“The investigation has revealed that both individuals displayed behaviors that do not reflect the values of sportsmanship upheld by the UAAP and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA),” it added.
UAAP warned both Robinson and Torres of severe penalties if the incident happens again in their future games.
“Both Coach Robinson and Mr. Torres are hereby warned that any future violations of the UAAP’s tournament guidelines will result in stricter penalties,” it continued.
