at the 1998 Asian Games in Thailand. Again, the BCAP stepped in and protested Jacobs' pending appointment. Bernardino instead appointed Alaska coach Tim Cone to handle the reins of the national team, who copped a bronze medal. Philippine men's national team (2002) In 2002, Bernardino formally appointed Jacobs to handle the national team to play in the 2002 Asian Games. Armed with a blueprint designed to earn the gold medal, Jacobs proposed having two national team selections made up of 24 of the most outstanding PBA players to go up against PBA teams with import reinforcements. While many questioned Jacobs' preference to play in the PBA (which was to revert to amateur rules during the time), no one doubted what Jacobs had in mind for he was the only one who understood what he was doing. But Jacobs suffered a near-fatal stroke, and the coaching mantle was eventually turned over to Uichico who was earlier appointed as Jacobs' chief second and scout. The fourth place standing in the Asian Games ended up as being one of the biggest disappointments in Philippine sports in year 2002. Protégés Today, several of Jacobs disciples are coaching or occupying front office jobs in Philippine basketball: Binky Favis - former assistant coach of Barangay Ginebra Kings and former head coach of Coca Cola Tigers. Siot Tanquincen- former University of Santo Tomas guard and Jacobs scout who won two titles as Ginebra San Miguel coach and one title with his former team, the San Miguel Beermen. Formerly served as an assistant coach for De La Salle Green Archers of the UAAP. Eric Altamirano - former head coach of the National University Bulldogs in the UAAP which he led to a championshin in Season 77 in 2014. He is the former lead assistant coach of the Alaska Aces in the PBA. Allan Caidic - former assistant coach and former head coach of the Barangay Ginebra Kings, also briefly served for DLSU Green Archers as an assistant coach. Tonichi Yturri - current assistant coach of Adamson Soaring Falcons; former head coach of the Cebu Gems (MBA), the Benilde Blazers (NCAA) and Harbour Centre (PBL. Hector Calma - former team manager and star player of the San Miguel Beermen. Samboy Lim - former player of the San Miguel Beermen and team manager of the Barangay Ginebra Kings. Pido Jarencio - champion coach of the UST Tigers in the 2006