Fiba World Cup 2023 Philippines

[Rds2]

I think it’s more of a recruiting strategy for future Ateneo college ballers.

By establishing the Ateneo basketball program as the most solid in the UAAP, future ballers will realize their marketability in foreign leagues if they play there. Think of it as your starting point that gives you the network to play in the B. League where the pay is 10x better.

Farm league kumbaga.

Yes, in fairness to Ateneo, they did not cross lines by recruiting their non Ateneo players. Of course, getting a better chance to play in the national team is a good come on. However, Ateneo seems to have a stricter than average scholastic program. Perez, Tolentino and others left because academic issues caused them to sit down a season. The other schools never did that.

 

[Rds2]

Kouame couldn't even handle a Rob Loe. He has the size, mobility, strength and motor that's enough to be a decent international type big man but, unfortunately, he's way underdeveloped skills wise. Poor footwork, can hardly utilise his offhand. Fine, give him a slot in that world cup lineup if he can play as a local. But to utilise that lone NP slot, that's dumb move specially when there's a Clarkson who's willing and available

The guy has not played since July last year. This is the first time he played under Chot and under Chot's system. Give him a break.

 

[thatweirdguy2]

Kouame couldn't even handle a Rob Loe. He has the size, mobility, strength and motor that's enough to be a decent international type big man but, unfortunately, he's way underdeveloped skills wise. Poor footwork, can hardly utilise his offhand. Fine, give him a slot in that world cup lineup if he can play as a local. But to utilise that lone NP slot, that's dumb move specially when there's a Clarkson who's willing and available

I'd rather use the NP slot on another bigman if Kouame isn't a good fit. Clarkson alone isn't gonna win us games. Kai needs a reliever. Giving him more minutes than he can handle increases the chances of him getting injured.

 

[allmight2]

There’s still time to naturalize another player for next year?

 

[CoJ2]

I'd rather use the NP slot on another bigman if Kouame isn't a good fit. Clarkson alone isn't gonna win us games. Kai needs a reliever. Giving him more minutes than he can handle increases the chances of him getting injured.

There’s still time to naturalize another player for next year?

I actually prefer a SF who can also play small ball PF. Just speaking in the context of kouame and Clarkson being the ones currently at disposal and, on the assumption that Aj Edu will be part of the team. Goes to say, my opinion is subject to change depending on developments

do we have anyone in the pipeline in the similar caliber as 2014 Blatche? Brownlee is too old, Terrence Jones and Chris McCullough are a tier lower than 2014 Dray.

I think we still have time to naturalize someone, it takes a lot of political capital though. Or might as well dust up Dray and buy him a treadmill and give him a drill sergeant and a conditioning coach if worse comes to worse

 

[Rds2]

Well... Kouame will be a poor version of Douthit.. And you know how Chot utilized Douthit before... If Tab still the coach, maybe Kouame has the shot, but with Chot? I don't think so....

Im giving Chot the benefit of the doubt. Thats why Im waiting for how he will use June Mar. He said himself that he wanted to design more plays for Kouame. If he can do PNRs for June Mar maybe he could do the same for Kouame.

 

[Rds2]

Then SBP should also invest on AJ... Why wasting time hiring another NP, If Edu is there... Give AJ proper benefits and confidence to get his game back... Many athletes recovered from serious ACL injury.. Tell that to Kevin Alas, who already suffered 2 ACL injuries in the past, but still recovered.... I think IBN people here already surrender at AJ's progress, w/c is not in AJ's mind... that's why if i were SBP, I will invite him in 3rd window and give him confidence back.. Even at limited minutes...

AJ has 3 straight knee surgeries IRC. 1 MCL and 2 ACL. I dont think his defense will be as good as before.

 

[CoJ2]

AJ has 3 straight knee surgeries IRC. 1 MCL and 2 ACL. I dont think his defense will be as good as before.

usually these type of injuries are career enders, i hope AJ will be able to have a long career despite this setback early in his career

 

[empyreanmaze2]

A healthy Aj will be like having 3 Kouames for Kai. Those two complent each others game, a chemistry that i didn't see between kai and kouame.

Kai didn't have much practice with the team, only completed his mandatory quarantine in 13th June before the Korea game in 16th June, that's a total of 3 days of practice. Chemistry is such a stupid thing to bring up to justify your hate boner for Kouame.

 

[live_evil2]

Edu is Kai's best partner. They complement each other perfectly. Watch that victory over China where Kai and Edu held a block party.

 

[mathematicianrcg2]

Edu is Kai's best partner. They complement each other perfectly. Watch that victory over China where Kai and Edu held a block party.

Yup, their game complements each other smoothly.

 

[empyreanmaze2]

Haha hate boner your ass. I'm sorry if what i said about kouame hurt your feelings. BTW, tangina mo.

Lol you're such a sensitive fragile ego faggot, go back to your cancer filled Kai Sotto thread and lock yourself there

 

[empyreanmaze2]

Edu is Kai's best partner. They complement each other perfectly. Watch that victory over China where Kai and Edu held a block party.

I agree but besides the fact that Kai has had previous batang Gilas experience with Edu unlike he does with Kouame, we're also not guaranteed that Edu can be utilized 100%. Clarkson and Kouame are solid considerations for the np spot, I've always vouched for Kouame because he is a player that will allow the ball to move around smoothly(trail big) but if Chot's system remains then bleh, we're probably in for more ballhogging, probably another Blatche like import to bail out the pba boys against decent opponents.

 

[empyreanmaze2]

Tangina mo abnoy.

cry faggot, what are you like 50? and you're crying in an online basketball forum lol pure faggotry

 

[empyreanmaze2]

Derrick Rose suffer worst more than that... Kevin Alas also suffered more than AJ suffers now.. But the difference is they not give up... I'm sure AJ is not yet give up in his basketball career.. If you look at his rehab, He's very determine to bounce back.. Then some posters here give up already on him? What is attitude was that!!! We should encourage Edu to be strong physical and mentally part, So that he will encourage himself more to recover to this biggest test in his young career... I'm OK if AJ ends up playing in the PBA... As long us we will always see him fully recover from injury... And i think it's OK for us if Edu will end up with PBA, With PBA's short elims schedule, He's fit here, so that he can't force his things that can cost another injury if he has loaded basketball schedule...

All speculations at this point. Being determined to bounce back does not regenerate the muscles he's damaged. Again I hope the best for him but nothing is set in stone, idk what you're arguing about really, I'm not saying he's not suitable for gilas.

 

[The_Big_Cat2]

Edu has not been even getting floor time in Toledo. I think the injury and long lay off has taken down his level of play. Add that he is taking up post graduate course currently.

I will not be surprised if Edu will beg off in some Gilas stints. Or he’s not included in some of the pools for a tournament.

 

[empyreanmaze2]

It's SBP should be the one who help him this time... He sacrifice everything just to be with Gilas before, even that he can skip U-19 WC just to prepare his career at Toledo... Wag nila pabayaan tong batang to.. I'm OK if the condition that Edu will play in the PBA just to be part of Gilas... My concern now for Edu is to be healthy and injury free...

I agree with that, nothing to argue here. My only concern is we’re not 100% sure if he can biologically manage. Let’s face it this is beyond just basketball, SBP isn’t jesus, there is nothing they can do if AJ just isn’t ready yet for major tournaments, even if he shows willingness, it doesn’t matter if he’s just medically unfit.

 

[mathematicianrcg2]

 

[IPC2]

Best Performers for Gilas 2023 WC will be all Overseas.
(Just my Take)

JC (Nba) - If he will be our Naturalized Player

Kai Sotto (Nbl) - Well, he is contributing in NBL now as a teenager. What more next year when he is 20-21 yrs old. He will be a force in Asian imo. And will be a huge asset in WC.

AJ Edu (Us Ncaa) - If Fully healthy.

Dwight Ramos (Bleague) - Proved already in Gilas Windows

Thirdy Ravena ( B league) - Played well every WC qualifiers

Ray Parks ( B league) If Coch Chot and him reconcile.

Jordan Heading (Taiwan) - Probably our best eligible shooter.

PS: Kobe and Juan may have consideration too.

I won't be surprised if this will be the case, honestly. That's why they should have the most consideration.

 

[dubidub2]

as much as i love koaume, we could do better whether chot or tab is the coach or whether or not AJ plays.

he's serviceable but i guess one of the main reasons why he was the one naturalized is because he was the most convenient choice (studies/lives here, had no other commitments, could dedicate his time fully to Gilas). same could not be said with other prospects.

in a vacuum however, i'm sure there are other more serviceable prospects. prior to his injury, mccullough would have been a good choice. tall and can score on the perimeter. he would complement kai better as opposed to other post players. of course clarkson is the best choice. he's has nba starter level talent.