FIBA ASIA Cup Qualifiers

[GoPilipinas2]

Its just that new zealand bigs are average defenders..

sabagay good point.

 

[empyreanmaze2]

Other issues will emerge and it could be worse than what we are right now

Bruh you can't get any worse than this and I refuse to be proven wrong. From tuneup to gametime every result has been abysmal, absolutely terrible

 

[noyce2]

is it now safe to say that Gilas OQT success/win over Latvia is because of Newsome placed at the starting role, and Thompson really inconsistent in FIBA (except the previous NZ win)?

this game just became valuable because we found out that the Edu-Japeth combo works. their length is tremendous.

for Asia Cup, Edu proven he should be given starting role. Cone will not trust Tamayo and KQ, that's already given. adding a 3rd guard, cutting Perez should be done. it will be QF exit if no drastic changes are made.

 

[TheRodster212]

But 15 rebounds with seemingly out of shape condition?I will take that but he needs to be paired with a two-way bigman - Kai or QMB.

Did not realize he had 15, but he did look better this game than last in the 4th I saw. Whole team was playing harder especially defensively

 

[zairex2]

Not all players are great backdown players especially guard the team.doesnt have player to speed up the pace..

What happen when NZ force a switch with RJ and their bigs. Can RJ handle it like Scottie and Newsome. That is a big issue

 

[ja.he2]

Then when RJ is being backdown by his defender or can defend on switched. Then what. This is the problem TC ls solving when we keep changing lineups. Other issues will emerge and it could be worse than what we are right now

If we only have a guard that is a complete package - a 6'2 player that can playmake, can shoot and can defend.

 

[Silent Killer2]

iskati played another shitty game but i still believe he still crucial to this team next tournament if fiba asia cup, if he continue to struggle he needs to go.

But for now CJ needs to go we need a real PG, Kahit si RJ atleast familiar na sa system. or heading this team need a shooter.

PBA iskati > Gilas iskati..

 

[lem0nadi2]

I still remember Jakrawan feasting on Balti, never would happen with Japeth, not hopeful about Mike's legibility. We need Kouame length so bad, maybe in the juniors outside of the ineligibles.

Mike eligibility to be local is more possible than Ange. That filipino blood is much more factor than the years of residing, which Ange has. But even on that side, Mike still has a big chance on there as he is already residing here for like 5 years.

 

[TheRodster212]

If we only have a guard that is a complete package - a 6'2 player that can playmake, can shoot and can defend.

This where hopefully guys like Kiefer Alas and Andy Gemao develop

 

[zairex2]

PBA iskati > Gilas iskati..

Much better is NZ national team defense is better than PBA teams

 

[ja.he2]

I still remember Jakrawan feasting on Balti, never would happen with Japeth, not hopeful about Mike's legibility. We need Kouame length so bad, maybe in the juniors outside of the ineligibles.

Balti just for help D because he has the length - this is what Japeth's role in Gilas. Bonus is that he can defend the perimeter.

Mike Phillips is about to finish his DLSU stint will probably play in the PBA. By the time he is playing in the PBA, he already garnered a total residency of 7-8 years, which makes him a strong candidate for the exemption.

 

[reamily2]

The 1 st team seems untouchable so we need a developmental team.( Team b) To develop other guys... They really need exposure.. yes they are mature but not fiba comp mature​

 

[TheRodster212]

After all the boo and mockery we then want Kiefer. Just like how people here mock Kai. Now it's Scottie

That's why we will not have a NT that can defeat top Teams on FIBA if we are pickled minded. We love to blame SBP when they do what exactly what we do here.
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I meant Kiefer Alas, the prospect, honestly I also have concerns with Ravena, though I do agree with you about not jumping the gun and changing things up.

 

[Silent Killer2]

Iskati plays bad for gilas.. we all saw it from WCQ 2019 to WC 2023 to asian games to this asia cup qualifiers..

he has 2 bad shooting games this window. 1/8 vs taipei and 0/7 vs NZL and 0/4 in 3 pt fg

 

[JAMSKIE2]

Hate it when a player can't have both. Newsome and Scottie are defensive guards without shooting

Why do I have this feeling that a Schonny Winston can shoot better than Iskati Thompson even in the FIBA game. Winston defends well too.

But of course, Isksti has the familiarity with the triangle on his side

 

[reamily2]

Iskatis role becomes lesser and lesser the more time newsome.is in lineup.. iskati isnt a top.guy in this team he is just there place holder for the system the people harping here is to optimize iskati minutes

 

[TheRodster212]

Why do I have this feeling that a Schonny Winston can shoot better than Iskati Thompson even in the FIBA game. Winston defends well too.

But of course, Isksti has the familiarity with the triangle on his side

I don’t think familiarity with the systems matters as much if the player is good enough or needed. Edu is new to the team but gets significant minutes because he fulfills a needed role. I haven’t really watched Winston so I don’t know if he’s on that level.

 

[GoPilipinas2]

Agree we have so many guards to choose from from bolick to winston, RJ, SJ, Heading, and some still want kiefer nothing againts him but he had his chances time to look for others.

 

[Silent Killer2]

I meant Kiefer Alas, the prospect, honestly I also have concerns with Ravena, though I do agree with you about not jumping the gun and changing things up.

alas knows his weakness which is his shooting. he said he needs to improve that when he goes to US

 

[thatweirdguy2]

Why do I have this feeling that a Schonny Winston can shoot better than Iskati Thompson even in the FIBA game. Winston defends well too.

But of course, Isksti has the familiarity with the triangle on his side

Obviously he's either too stupid to learn the system or he cannot defend. No other reasons
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