Chot should show that he learned from his tactical and strategic mistakes last SEA Games. Cone should help in that.
Player selection must be good too. Last May, we were good enough to win, but half the roster was poor.
I think it's time we gave Carl and Oftana some burn and opportunities to shine here if they're available.
I know I said the aforementioned quote before, but I've been torn between using this tournament to prepare for the World Cup or using this to help in identifying and developing prospects aged 25 and under. This is still an opportunity to develop young players for FIBA play while the seniors pool trains abroad.
If we do opt for a developmental team, let's limit it to age 25 and under, and then those who have had less than 10 FIBA games for the senior team. Maybe a couple players who are over 25 but not over 27, but have not gotten enough opportunities and/or game time in FIBA play.
Here's my developmental pool as follows:
Guards: Jared Bahay, Jerom Lastimosa, Evan Nelle, Schonny Winston, Gian Mamuyac, James Spencer, Nic Cabanero, Miguel Oczon, Renzo Competente
Wings: Caelum Harris, Jared Abadam, Cholo Anonuevo, Francis Lopez, James Nacua, Josh Coronel, Jacob Bayla, Enoch Valdez, John Barba
Forwards: Mason Amos, Alex Konov, Josh Lazaro, Kevin Quiambao, Will Gozum
Bigs: Seven Gagate, Gab Demisana
It should be noted that Kai meets the criteria, but since he's already a big part of the senior team, he's not in my list.
If it's going to be a developmental team, the coach should be one who can develop players for the international game, and has a good system on both ends, especially on defense. Of course, must instill a winning mentality. Disclaimer: The defense part was just my preference, personally, since I'd like a team that has a good foundation on defense.
If I missed any names, maybe we can add here.
indonesia and even thailand will cream this team, vietnam if it gets more halfbreeds in its team will also stand more than just a good chance of beating this team. the days of sending college players for a sure win SEA games gold is long and gone, we not only need pba players but also our main naturalized player just to be competitive.
Sea Games team will be composed of the Big 3 of Fajardo C stan and Brownlee
Sea Games team will be composed of the Big 3 of Fajardo C stan and Brownlee
will chot still be the coach? i suppose mvp would want to give him a chance to redeem himself.
As much as we want a more younger line-up, I think we cannot do about it anymore..If that's the GrandPas wants.
gone are the days wherein we can send a rag tag team and a carabao to play center and we still win gold
All of you should accept that Basketball already rising sport in ASEAN region... The reason why the sport is now the 2nd most popular sport on earth.. It's obvious that most of the countries already trying to be competitive in international competition... Don't tell Philippines are not improving, Actually their program is improving, Your grassroot program still a top 8 in Asia, But other countries investing in the sport this time... Indonesia already preparing for defending the title since last year, and planning to have another naturalized player because Bolden will be not available for upcoming SEAG... Thailand and Vietnam aggressively finding more foreign local blood players overseas, especially FIBA eligible players... Malaysia already have their naturalized player/s to beef up their squad... Singapore keep their team improving by putting their core in their PRO squad Slingers and Cambodia is also copying Vietnam and Thailand style recruitment by finding foreign based locals too.... Don't be surprise if after 10 years, teams like Laos, Myanmar, Timor Leste and Brunei will try this sport and joining international competitions.. NBA and FIBA sees ASEAN region is a big market for their business tool... They were now investing their venture here in this region.. market the sport very well, with more than 800 million people in this region, Don't be surprise for that... Long time ago, no one in other ASEAN countries take this sport seriously.. But that's the thing of the past now... You have to welcome those countries and make it love for the sport.. It will good for your region in the long run...
It's not that the Philippines isn't improving in relation to ASEAN. It's improving too slow in relation to countries like Lebanon, South Korea, and Japan. I mean, SoKor and Japan have been producing NBA-style forwards and sending homegrown talent overseas, and Japan blew us out.
If we improve too slowly and we're not careful, the other ASEAN countries have the potential of beating us, first with FIBA-ineligibles, and then with some talented FIBA locals.
That Indonesia loss was a wake-up call. Need better rosters now to win this thing, but we still can't neglect the development of our FIBA-fit youngsters. Need a lot of the best youngsters who haven't seen much FIBA action, being supplemented by good and FIBA-fit PBA players and a good naturalized player. Good coach too, and with a good amount of practice time.
will chot still be the coach? i suppose mvp would want to give him a chance to redeem himself.
sorry to burst your bubble but the reasons we lost was 1) we didn't respect the competition by sending a rag tag pba + bleague team and 2) we were too cocky not to have a naturalized player to match up with Bolden. what we can't afford now is to send an all filipino lineup and an ill prepared team even if its all pba.
i think the sbp's focus on this year's world cup hosting also contributed to the loss, indonesia has been preparing for that moment since 2016
Brownlee it is, Kouame will probably have his surgery after the Dubai tournament
https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/poc-says-justin-brownlee-will-play-for-gilas-pilipinas-in-sea-games-a795-20230110?ref=article_feed_1
sorry to burst your bubble but the reasons we lost was 1) we didn't respect the competition by sending a rag tag pba + bleague team and 2) we were too cocky not to have a naturalized player to match up with Bolden. what we can't afford now is to send an all filipino lineup and an ill prepared team even if its all pba.
Yeah. We can surely beat that gold medalists Indonesia last year had the SBP gathered their sh*ts together.
Indonesia winning against the Philippines is more of a perfect timing while the SBP is in shambles.