Personally, I totally agree on that confirmed(?) 12 guys for the next cycle(until 2027).
but realistically, 15 to 16 guys is the ideal line-up moving forward.
but on the other-hand we have to be realistic that serious money and investment are really the biggest challenge in assembling what will be consider as our A-team until 2027. even though both empire already joined forces on SBP they also had financial limitations unless they've allow and convince the likes of Lao's of SGA, Mascarinas of the CTG and Sy's of the SMDC empire to join the endeavour down to our youth team(boys/girls), 3x3 and Womens A team that would be great for the program, financially.
as for our usual wishlist, the likes of Balti, JHead, AK34(for exemption) and either Boatwright, Bey or J3 for naturalization spot despite their obvious weaknesses(for now) both offensively(free throws, jump shot, mechanics among others) and defensively, well, the important thing is the attitude of the players in the same breath as JB whom we all know has also inconsistencies on both end during his much earlier days in the local scene but with a good attitude he keeps on grinding and always listening on all coaches(e.g. CTC) the area he needs to improve on moving forward and we've seen the latest result during that BAD-GSM finals and that 2023 AG campaign.
Let's be patient if indeed, Granpa Al P's tenure will end up this Aug. 2024 we hope it will not be renewed because we badly need fresh ideas for our beloved NSA.
