2022 Batang Gilas U16

[mathematicianrcg2]

When will the Konov kid arrive? I am intrigued as to how good he actually is knowing di na sya pinagtryouts to be part of the pool.

I read he was referred by Jayden Jones (also in the U16 lineup)

Looks like he will come this thursday.

He is a 6'6-6'7 Shooter. Thats the only thing we know about him. I am not sure he have the physicality inside though since most likely he will play PF/C due to he is the tallest.

 

[mathematicianrcg2]

Hope this U-16 team plays more tune-up games. Iba kasi ang complexion ng game during a tune-up game kisa sila-silang mga U-16 players lang ang naglalaro ng 5 on 5. Mas may intensity syempre yung tune-up game.

Yeah. And ofc, to develop chemistry playing in a competitive 5V5 Tuneup game

 

[earldeboy2]

Hope this U-16 team plays more tune-up games. Iba kasi ang complexion ng game during a tune-up game kisa sila-silang mga U-16 players lang ang naglalaro ng 5 on 5. Mas may intensity syempre yung tune-up game.

I think they had one against TNT and heard they're also planning for tune-up games against college teams naman.

 

[earldeboy2]

I read he was referred by Jayden Jones (also in the U16 lineup)

Looks like he will come this thursday.

He is a 6'6-6'7 Shooter. Thats the only thing we know about him. I am not sure he have the physicality inside though since most likely he will play PF/C due to he is the tallest.

So based on rumors and statements we have from trusted sources, looks like these are the guys that are expected to perform: Mahmood, Gemao, Harris and Pre (and Konov??).

I am expecting Bayla and Harris to be our main stoppers against tall guards and wings.

 

[mathematicianrcg2]

So based on rumors and statements we have from trusted sources, looks like these are the guys that are expected to perform: Mahmood, Gemao, Harris and Pre (and Konov??).

I am expecting Bayla and Harris to be our main stoppers against tall guards and wings.

Really need to see Pre First. I dont think I was able to watch him yet

Edit:

https://youtu.be/hwXQNzz64Lk

He looks decent here. And moves like a Guard/Wing.

If he is really 6'4-6'5ish, he may be an asset in the Future

 

[earldeboy2]

Really need to see Pre First. I dont think I was able to watch him yet

He played sa NBL U16 for Pampanga. Based on what I saw, he has the tools to be a tall wing ala Basti Reyes. Can shoot 3s, go coast to coast, and defend against smaller players. Pero yeah, very small sample size to conclude how good he is. But sir Enzo is apparently high on the kid. Let's see.

 

[mathematicianrcg2]

He played sa NBL U16 for Pampanga. Based on what I saw, he has the tools to be a tall wing ala Basti Reyes. Can shoot 3s, go coast to coast, and defend against smaller players. Pero yeah, very small sample size to conclude how good he is. But sir Enzo is apparently high on the kid. Let's see.

Yeah. Looks like He have better perf than Basti in practice.

But the two could be our Wing Players being rotated in U16.

 

[mathematicianrcg2]

He played sa NBL U16 for Pampanga. Based on what I saw, he has the tools to be a tall wing ala Basti Reyes. Can shoot 3s, go coast to coast, and defend against smaller players. Pero yeah, very small sample size to conclude how good he is. But sir Enzo is apparently high on the kid. Let's see.

Oh. He can shoot the 3?

I only saw lot of drives and slashing.

If he can be a good outside shooter. Better

 

[earldeboy2]

Oh. He can shoot the 3?

I only saw lot of drives and slashing.

If he can be a good outside shooter. Better

Yep. I think quarterfinals ata yun ng NBL U16, not sure. But then again, still to be proven at higher level of competition. But good thing that he is not shying away from shooting 3s given his size.

 

[earldeboy2]

Yeah. Looks like He have better perf than Basti in practice.

But the two could be our Wing Players being rotated in U16.

I hope you're right. But Josh Reyes actually opted to start Bayla at SF with Bahay and Gemao at both guard positions at their tune-up game against TNT. I would have wanted to have Gemao (kid has good ball handling) and Bayla as starting guards. Length and athleticism on full display with Caelum at starting SF and Pre/Basti at PF. Mahmood for sure is the starting C.

Edit: I forgot about Konov. He could be our starting PF if kid delivers.

 

[mathematicianrcg2]

I hope you're right. But Josh Reyes actually opted to start Bayla at SF with Bahay and Gemao at both guard positions at their tune-up game against TNT. I would have wanted to have Gemao (kid has good ball handling) and Bayla as starting guards. Length and athleticism on full display with Caelum at starting SF and Pre/Basti at PF. Mahmood for sure is the starting C.

Edit: I forgot about Konov. He could be our starting PF if kid delivers.

Based on what I read. I think Caelum will play PF. And Pre is considered Wing.

So I would go

PG: Gemao, Bahay

SG: Bayla, Jones

SF: Basti, Pre

PF: Kotov, Caelum

C: Mahmood, Porter

As my 10 Man Rotation.

 

[earldeboy2]

Based on what I read. I think Caelum will play PF. And Pre is considered Wing.

So I would go

PG: Gemao, Bahay

SG: Bayla, Jones

SF: Basti, Pre

PF: Kotov, Caelum

C: Mahmood, Porter

As my 10 Man Rotation.

This i think is pretty much the best 10 out of the pool (except Porter, haven't seen much of his game).

 

[mathematicianrcg2]

This i think is pretty much the best 10 out of the pool (except Porter, haven't seen much of his game).

Just picked him because of his size. Haha

 

[Sikatrix2]

I think Caelum plays Center in HS so he'll be a center. Does Mahmood play Center too?

 

[Rds2]

I think Caelum plays Center in HS so he'll be a center. Does Mahmood play Center too?

From their dunk-off Mahmoud seems to have the natural heftier body. So I agree with the others that probably he and Porter will play center.

 

[mathematicianrcg2]

I think Caelum plays Center in HS so he'll be a center. Does Mahmood play Center too?

Based on the Tuneup VS TNT.

Mahmood is C. And Caelum is PF.

I want Basti to be SF. But high chance he would play PF too.

Porter, is the next big kid in terms of heft. So I chose him in C.

Except if they will use Konov as C since he is 6'7. But He will not be maximized his shooting at Center imo

 

[earldeboy2]

From their dunk-off Mahmoud seems to have the natural heftier body. So I agree with the others that probably he and Porter will play center.

I've seen clips of Mahmood bringing down the ball and attack the basket. Has got good handles for his size and uses his heft well. Can also hit from the outside. So he'll be a very versatile center for sure, can be a matchup nightmare for other teams.

 

[earldeboy2]

Based on the Tuneup VS TNT.

Mahmood is C. And Caelum is PF.

I want Basti to be SF. But high chance he would play PF too.

Porter, is the next big kid in terms of heft. So I chose him in C.

Except if they will use Konov as C since he is 6'7. But He will not be maximized his shooting at Center imo

I think position-wise, Konov could be utilized better as a stretch 4.

 

[Rds2]

Based on the Tuneup VS TNT.

Mahmood is C. And Caelum is PF.

I want Basti to be SF. But high chance he would play PF too.

Porter, is the next big kid in terms of heft. So I chose him in C.

Except if they will use Konov as C since he is 6'7. But He will not be maximized his shooting at Center imo

Do you have a video of their tuneup?

 

[Dotch2]

Press release said Konov should arrived May 23...

Any sightings?