Dy appointed SBP executive director

MANILA, Philippines — The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas has a new executive director in Erika Dy.

After proving to be an effective leader during her role as the deputy event director of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, Dy has been designated to oversee the strategic planning of the SBP and lead the implementation of its programs, which will be in line with FIBA’s continued push to grow the sport of basketball in the country.

“We’re very excited to work with Erika as she brings new energy into the federation,” said SBP president Al Panlilio. “We worked closely with her during the FIBA Basketball World Cup and saw up close what she brought to the table. With her experience as a basketball player, a coach, a sports advocate, and one of the primary implementers of the World Cup, we know she is capable of broadening the imprint of the SBP.”

Before working with the SBP, Dy had stints with the UAAP as the licensing committee chair and managing director and with Ateneo as the assistant athletic director and head coach of the women’s basketball team.

Dy holds a Master’s Degree in Sports Management from Columbia University and is also a California-licensed attorney. With these proficiencies and her deep experience in basketball, she was named by FIBA as the Legal Commission chairwoman last October.

“It’s an honor to be entrusted by the SBP with this role,” said Dy after formally signing her contract in the presence of the SBP president, and vice president Ricky Vargas. “Basketball has been a huge part of my life and I’m thankful to be given the opportunity to give back to the sport and the basketball community. The SBP has done so much since its founding led by Chairman Emeritus Manny V. Pangilinan and it is exciting to join the federation at such a pivotal time.”

Dy wastes no time and is already working alongside Head of Coaches’ Academy Jong Uichico, Grassroots Program Director Norman Black, 3x3 Program Director Eric Altamirano, and Institutional Support Director Anton Gonzales.