Nic Jorge

Nicanor Fortich Jorge Jr. (November 27, 1941 – June 13, 2020) was a Filipino basketball coach who has led the Philippines and Singapore men's national teams. He is also the founder of the Best Center, a sports training institution which has produced several national team and professional players.

Nic Jorge
Personal information
Born(1941-11-27)November 27, 1941
Manila, Philippine Commonwealth
DiedJune 13, 2020(2020-06-13) (aged 78)
Iloilo City
NationalityFilipino
Career information
CollegeUniversity of the Philippines
Career history
As coach:
1960sUP Fighting Maroons
1978Philippines
1981–1982CDCP Road Builders
1983Manhattan Shirtmakers
1983Singapore
1997–1999UP Fighting Maroons

Early life and education

Nicanor Fortich Jorge, Jr. was born on November 27, 1941 in Manila. He studied at the University of the Philippines Diliman where he took a BSE degree in physical education. He also played for the UP Fighting Maroons, with his performance helping him secure a tenure as coach of the collegiate team.[1]

Coaching career

Jorge started his coaching career in the 1960s when he became head coach of the UP Fighting Maroons basketball team at age 21.[2] In 1994, Jorge led the Maroons to a third place finish.[1]

Jorge has also served as a head coach for several Philippine Basketball Association teams. In the 1980 season, he coached the Galleon Shippers (which renamed itself as the CDCP Road Builders) until its disbandment before the 1982 season. For the 1983 season, Jorge coached the Manhattan Shirtmakers in the All-Filipino Conference.[1]

He returned to coaching the UP Fighting Maroons succeeding, Eric Altamirano and coached the team from 1997 to 1999. In 1997 he led the collegiate team to a Final Four finish.[1]

International career

Jorge coached the national team which played at the 1978 FIBA World Championship[3]and the 1978 Asian Games.[4] Jorge also led the Singapore national team at the 1983 Southeast Asian Games.[2]

Sports administration

Jorge was Secretary General of the Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP) in the 1980s, which was the governing body for basketball in the Philippines until its replacement by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). He also played a role in the SBP's grassroots program.[2]

Best Center

Nic Jorge is credited with founding the Best Center, a sports training center in 1978. The center has produced several national team and professional basketball players including, Jerry Codiñera, Jun Limpot, Benjie Paras, Kiefer Ravena, and Chris Tiu.[3]

Death

Jorge died in his sleep on June 13, 2020 in Iloilo City.[5]

Personal life

Jorge was married to Marilyn with whom he had three children.[5]

References
  1. Ventura, Sid (June 13, 2020). "Nic Jorge, Milo BEST Center founder and veteran coach, dies at 77". ESPN5. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  2. Galvez, Waylon (June 13, 2020). "Former PH basketball team coach Nic Jorge passes away". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  3. Giongco, Mark (June 13, 2020). "Nic Jorge, former national coach and Milo Best founder, dies at 78". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  4. "Banal crosses fingers, hopes to get RP 5 job". January 2, 2005. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
  5. "Former PH basketball coach Nic Jorge dies at 78". Rappler. June 13, 2020. Retrieved June 15, 2020.
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