Season Exit Interviews: Manny Dandan (NU)

We're doing the same interviews with the coaches and here's the first.

Rick: How would you assess the Bulldogs’ performance this UAAP season?
Coach Dandan: That’s a very tricky question. There were games I feel we should have won but our shallow bench and disparity in talent was our undoing. We lacked depth in certain positions. You could see the immaturity of the young players as well.

Rick: If there’s anything you would have done differently what would it be?
Coach Dandan: I always stick to my strengths which is being prepared coming to a game. If there’s anything, it would be loading up properly on talents during the past few years.

Rick: What’s next for your team?
Coach Manny: We are conducting open tryouts this coming October 6 at the e-commerce building of the Mall of Asia. We will evaluate everyone and see how they fit in. Hans Sy (the new owner of National University) wants to win a title in four years and that’s the direction we are headed.

Rick: Who do you think will win the UAAP title?
Coach Manny: Ateneo. Chris Tiu is playing top level basketball. Rabeh Al-Hussaini is very consistent; a huge factor in the team’s success and the supporting cast of sila Jai Reyes, Eric Salamat, sina Nonoy Baclao…. Norman (Black) has the right combinations.

Rick: I'm trying out!