Wednesday, June 15, 2011

NO PRO STINT YET FOR GILAS’ CHRIS TIU


By June Navarro, Philippine Daily Inquirer

While the prospect of turning pro seems tempting, the 6-foot shooting guard out of Ateneo said he wants to focus on the national team’s quest for a seat in the 2012 London Olympics. “It’s hard to decide,” said Tiu, who led the Blue Eagles’ first of three consecutive championships in the UAAP in 2008.

“If the Gilas program continues until after the 2012 Olympics, I don’t mind staying on because it’s always my dream to play for the national team,” added Tiu, who is also a television host and part-time commercial model. [ FULL STORY ]