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Fiba World Cup 2023 Philippines

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greenarcher said:
Our style and player composition should have made us the Latinos of Asia. Their players are like ours but on steroids.

It's sad that even after our bad defeat against DR in 20202, nobody has realized we should emulate them more.

KAT with DR is like Blatche with us, only he is way better than Blatche.
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I keep harping on this one. Like us, Latin American teams are not also known for size but on their ability. Like Latin Americans, Filipinos thrive on creativity. I don't understand why many us are insisting on emulating the European game when we can easily emulate the game of the Latin Americans.
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Duop Reath just posterized Gobert. LOL

Yabusele and Thybulle - 2 Great Defensive Players

Australia with a possible come from behind win now.
 
Fournier chokes. Nice come from behind win for the Boomers. The low-scoring affair favored them.
 
Marsh Mello said:
Arizona Wildcats lead the Lebanese national team 42-28. What happened to the Lebanon national team?
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I think Lebanon didn't have Wael Arakji & Amir Saoud in this game. We all know that Arakji & Saoud are Lebanon's key assets at the backcourt.

Nevertheless, from the way Lebanon played in this game, it is hardly a shadow of its 2022 FIBA Asia Cup silver medalist team. The Lebanon team in last year's FIBA Asia Cup was really efficient & played very well as a team. It isn't really much about the composition of the team as it really is about on the way the current team plays.​
 
That was my point actually, playing small ball, having quickness and versatility from 1st-12th player sure is a good thing but this is FIBA and you're going to need at least 3 quality legit bigs at this level. I dont believe Giddey can be a top 5 player this World Cup and Ingles looked really old esp coming from an injury, plus they allow for more physicality than the NBA.
This is the weakest AU and NZ Teams in the last 10-12 years or at least for a major event like this
 
Italy finally encountering some tough opposition after breezing through most of their preparation games.

These Americas teams might just upset some European teams come the WC.

Edit: Caboclo dominating inside. Italy has no answer for his heft and height.
 
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ja.he said:
I keep harping on this one. Like us, Latin American teams are not also known for size but on their ability. Like Latin Americans, Filipinos thrive on creativity. I don't understand why many us are insisting on emulating the European game when we can easily emulate the game of the Latin Americans.
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We dont have many tall and athletic guards. We had RJ and SJ while they had Liz and Solano.

Not including our mixed guys our ahleticism is generally similar to the JPs and Sokors. Fortunately we have our 4 towers now. Not including our mixed guys and NP our 3 towers are basically our advantage over JP and Sokor. This is basically because we have a bigger pool of players.
 
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We dont have many tall and athletic guards. We had RJ and SJ while they had Liz and Solano.

Not including our mixed guys our ahleticism is generally similar to the JPs and Sokors. Fortunately we have our 4 towers now. Not including our mixed guys and NP our 3 towers are basically our advantage over JP and Sokor. This is basically because we have a bigger pool of players.
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But we have the likes of Abando, Pogoy, Thirdy, and used to have the likes of Meneses, Duremdes, Paul Alvarez, Jolas, James Yap, Cyrus Baguio, Dondon Hontiveros - 6'1-6'3 shooting guards. These guys may not be as athletic as the Dominicans but may be at par with the Mexicans.

​​​​​​Telling that our homegrown players are just at par with the East Asians are downright insulting to these guys.
 
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https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/...to-international-standards-for-fiba-wc/278890

The Final Phase becomes the arena where qualifiers from the Group Phase in Okinawa and Jakarta will converge to compete for podium finishes. The playing court’s perimeter has received a refreshing makeover, and the eye-catching transformation of the jumbo-sized cube high above mid-court catches the eye.

Under the guidance of FIBA’s George Evangelista, a Filipino who has previous experience at the MOA Arena, a new players’ entrance has been erected, ensuring quicker access from the bus drop-off area to the changing rooms. Seats have been refurbished, walls repainted, and the dugouts enhanced.

Solano explains, “All the toilets, cubicles, and even the tiles are new.” Notably, showerheads capable of accommodating 7-foot-tall players have been installed.

On the second floor, a Naismith Lounge has been established to cater to VIPs, including former NBA stars and current FIBA World Cup ambassadors Yao Ming, Dirk Nowitzki, and Pau Gasol.

To facilitate media coverage, a media tribune capable of accommodating 328 foreign and local journalists has been constructed, with a working area ready for 252 reporters and photographers. A spacious media catering area has also been set up.

Furthermore, designated areas at the concourse will host numerous shops offering a variety of souvenirs for purchase. The coordination of traffic flow to and from the venue has been meticulously arranged in collaboration with the Pasay LGU, the police, the MOA Arena management, and the LOC’s security and transport teams, all contributing to a smooth and hassle-free experience.

In conclusion, Mark Solano, who recently undertook a walkthrough with Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas Executive Director Sonny Barrios and MOA Arena Senior Vice President and GM Arnel Gonzales, expresses his excitement: “It will be truly exhilarating to witness, as the entire venue is adorned like never before.”

The debut matches at the MOA Arena on Friday feature Montenegro versus Mexico at 4:45 p.m. and Lithuania against Egypt at 8:30 p.m. Single game tickets can be purchased at smtickets.com.

As the countdown begins, the stage is set for a thrilling chapter in the FIBA Basketball World Cup’s history, and all eyes are on the MOA Arena to deliver an unforgettable spectacle.




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Rajko thinks this is our strongest team in history

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba...-toroman-a1373-20230820?ref=home_featured_big

“They have size, everything, even the guys who have international exposure like Kiefer Ravena and Dwight Ramos,” said Toroman, who is friends with Ivory Coast’s Slovenian head coach Dejan Prokic.

“I think that’s the strongest team in the history of Philippine basketball," he added.

The pioneering coach of the Gilas program back in 2011 said it is only a matter of building chemistry between NBA player Jordan Clarkson and the rest of the team to see this Philippine team's full potential at the World Cup.

​ Chemistry with JC

“First game with Jordan Clarkson. They need the time to fix everything, to make the chemistry,” said Toroman, who also coached the national teams of Iran and Indonesia as well as Petron and Barako in the PBA.


​Gilas coach Chot Reyes agreed, pointing to the team's 18 errors - four by Clarkson - as the ony blot in the national team's performance in the 85-62 win over Ivory Coast in a tuneup held behind closed doors at the PhilSports Arena.

“Ngayon lang naglaro yung tatlo, di ba?” said Reyes, referring to Clarkson, Kai Sotto and Scottie Thompson, who put up good numbers against the Ivorians in his first game back since suffering a fractured hand.
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hmbopbaduwap said:
Rajko thinks this is our strongest team in history

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba...-toroman-a1373-20230820?ref=home_featured_big

“They have size, everything, even the guys who have international exposure like Kiefer Ravena and Dwight Ramos,” said Toroman, who is friends with Ivory Coast’s Slovenian head coach Dejan Prokic.

“I think that’s the strongest team in the history of Philippine basketball," he added.

The pioneering coach of the Gilas program back in 2011 said it is only a matter of building chemistry between NBA player Jordan Clarkson and the rest of the team to see this Philippine team's full potential at the World Cup.

​ Chemistry with JC

“First game with Jordan Clarkson. They need the time to fix everything, to make the chemistry,” said Toroman, who also coached the national teams of Iran and Indonesia as well as Petron and Barako in the PBA.


​Gilas coach Chot Reyes agreed, pointing to the team's 18 errors - four by Clarkson - as the ony blot in the national team's performance in the 85-62 win over Ivory Coast in a tuneup held behind closed doors at the PhilSports Arena.

“Ngayon lang naglaro yung tatlo, di ba?” said Reyes, referring to Clarkson, Kai Sotto and Scottie Thompson, who put up good numbers against the Ivorians in his first game back since suffering a fractured hand.
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in a way yes, especially if Baltazar and Tamayo were included

coaching staff could have been better though,
 
hmbopbaduwap said:
Rajko thinks this is our strongest team in history

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba...-toroman-a1373-20230820?ref=home_featured_big

“They have size, everything, even the guys who have international exposure like Kiefer Ravena and Dwight Ramos,” said Toroman, who is friends with Ivory Coast’s Slovenian head coach Dejan Prokic.

“I think that’s the strongest team in the history of Philippine basketball," he added.

The pioneering coach of the Gilas program back in 2011 said it is only a matter of building chemistry between NBA player Jordan Clarkson and the rest of the team to see this Philippine team's full potential at the World Cup.

​ Chemistry with JC

“First game with Jordan Clarkson. They need the time to fix everything, to make the chemistry,” said Toroman, who also coached the national teams of Iran and Indonesia as well as Petron and Barako in the PBA.


​Gilas coach Chot Reyes agreed, pointing to the team's 18 errors - four by Clarkson - as the ony blot in the national team's performance in the 85-62 win over Ivory Coast in a tuneup held behind closed doors at the PhilSports Arena.

“Ngayon lang naglaro yung tatlo, di ba?” said Reyes, referring to Clarkson, Kai Sotto and Scottie Thompson, who put up good numbers against the Ivorians in his first game back since suffering a fractured hand.
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I’d like to see Rajko back but it will likely never happen dahil masyadong mataas ang ego ng SBP + PBA.
 
Montenegro is close to the level of Italy... If somehow Gilas get close vs Montenegro then they have a fighting chance vs both DR and Italy... Montenegro will be the strongest preparation game opponent for Gilas since they start their training camp on June...
 
Wang Zhelin playing today. I guess China's roster is not final yet.

China playing respectable against Serbia so far.
 
Thirdy and Ray Parks are still out of Gilas game vs Montenegro today... I expect Thirdy will be cut, But Ray? What happened? Is he still focus on his romantic relationship w/ famous vlogger girl over national team duties?
 
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