Any PBA takers for Scott?

Former NBA Coach of the Year Byron Scott has expressed an interest to take a job in the PBA and brandishing an impressive resume, is prepared to make an impact as an active consultant. Paul Howard, a long-time Philippine basketball observer and a consultant with the national squad under coach Joseph Uichico for the 2002 Busan Asian Games, put in a good word for Scott whom he coached at Arizona State. "There's a place for Byron in the PBA," said

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Howard who was the late Ron Jacobs' best friend and for years, seeded PBA teams with imports and college squads with Fil-Ams. "If you check Byron's record, you'll know why I'm recommending him.

He can be an active coaching consultant with a team that's struggling to be competitive or in the cusp of winning a championship but can't seem to get over the hump." Howard said Scott, who is married to Fil-Am registered nurse and "Basketball Wives" actress Cecilia (CeCe) Gutierrez, will fly over to Manila in a heartbeat.