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Gilas Pilipinas Women tap BT Toews as new head coach
Burke “BT” Toews is the newest coach of Gilas Pilipinas women’s program. –PHOTO VIA SBP FACEBOOK
MANILA, Philippines—The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas has named Canadian mentor Burke “BT” Toews as the new coach of Gilas Pilipinas Women.
Toews takes over the national women’s program two months after the surprise exit of longtime coach Pat Aquino, who handled the team for 12 years.
“After months of searching across continents and with more than a dozen applicants, the SBP selected a Canadian coach based in Japan to lead the squad, which currently ranks 30th in the world according to FIBA,” wrote the SBP in a statement.
Gilas welcomes a decorated mentor who found success in the Women’s Japan B.League.
Most recently, he steered the Fujitsu Red Waves to back-to-back titles in 2024 and 2025.
Most recently, Toews steered Fujitsu Red Wave to back-to-back titles in 2024 and 2025.
The father of notable B.League talent Kai Toews also led Fujitsu to consecutive All-Japan Championship crowns in the same years.
For ten seasons, Toews powered Fujitsu to five Finals appearances. He also won Coach of the Year thrice.
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