IT IS all eyes now on interim head coach Louie Alas with a tall order to steady the ship for the sunken Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) men’s basketball program on the heels of one of the biggest sports tragedies in history following the tragic drowning of its players Rene Baterbonia and Divine Adili in Dipaculao, Aurora last June 8. We’re still coping and trying to catch up,” Mr. Alas told The STAR on Sunday as Ateneo attempts to get on its feet and pick up the pieces of the embattled program. Seasoned deputies Gene Afable and Bacon Austria are also on board with former deputy Nico Salva, a five-time UAAP champion with the Blue Eagles, serving as interim team manager. The Blue Eagles two days later embarked on an unfortunate journey to North Luzon for a camp at the Hermanos Leisure Farm in Dipaculao. Since then, Ateneo pulled out of the Filoil tourney and the Japan’s University Top League as part of its supposedly UAAP buildup under four-time champion mentor Mr. Baldwin.