Ang desisyon ni Guiao ay bunsod ng dispalinghadong kampanya ng Gilas sa 2019 FIBA World Cup na bokya sa lahat ng kalaban sa naturang pandaidigang liga.
“Coach Yeng Guiao had the unenviable task of picking up the pieces for Gilas Pilipinas Men. Even if the odds were stacked against him from the start, he took on the challenge head on and gave it his best shot,” bulalas ni Panlilio.
“His selection to take over was unanimous and it spoke volumes about the respect that he has gained throughout his career from all members of the Philippine basketball community,” aniya pa.