Future Big Men Of Philippine Basketball

[BJ_Reloaded2]

I dunno if someone already posted this link of Zero Bucket to the other thread

now it is confirmed coming from QMB itself from an ambush(?) interview

that he obtained his documents when he is still a kid, it is still colored green.

in fairness to DDO Jr. old statement provided by Sir SK from the other thread

I think he is talking about the renewal of the old passport that is why he mentioned that statement

maybe he is not fully informed that it is subject for "Renewal" not related to a "New Account".

honestly, I am also one of those dudes that gotten a news that the main reason why he hasn't

obtained his PH docs during time is because of the tedious process, same with Stephen Holt

so many of us received an "incomplete information" all along,

"Renewal pala hindi New Account"

anyway, thank you QMB for the clarification, looking forward for the Kai-AJ-JMF-QMB combo

one of the puzzle had been secured

now it's about time for the Hepa-Philips-AK34-Balti puzzle in the immediate future

time stamp 1:57 - 2:23

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPh_po6TIVk

 

[Athrunzala2]

Good , now Sage Tolentino is next! DFA will take care of it to prove that they are really nationalistic!

 

[carmelo72]

With Kai, QMB, Edu, Chiu, are we set for the next 10 years as our eligible bigs?

 

[one21guns2]

I'm not too high on Tolentino and Hepa since they haven't shown interest on playing for Gilas and to their Filipino roots, specially Sage. I'd rather have SBP focus their resources in the exemption of Ange and Phillips. Way more realistic. A big man pool of Sotto, Edu, QMB, Tamayo, Kouame, Phillips, Chiu and Baltazar will do it for the next 8-10 years. If this materialize, SBP can target Jalen Green for the naturalized spot. Or any other NBA caliber winger like Ron Harper Junior.

 

[Metta2]

Hepa has a relationship with the Philippines. Like Mandaquit, he has participated in an NBTC tournament. I will always leave the door open for those 2. There have been claims that both acquired Ph passports in time.

 

[Metta2]

Test post.

 

[bluenote492]

I'm not too high on Tolentino and Hepa since they haven't shown interest on playing for Gilas and to their Filipino roots, specially Sage. I'd rather have SBP focus their resources in the exemption of Ange and Phillips. Way more realistic. A big man pool of Sotto, Edu, QMB, Tamayo, Kouame, Phillips, Chiu and Baltazar will do it for the next 8-10 years. If this materialize, SBP can target Jalen Green for the naturalized spot. Or any other NBA caliber winger like Ron Harper Junior.

Agree! Phlips is a must imo. We don't need kangkong in Gilas.

 

[ARMIR2]

Hepa has a relationship with the Philippines. Like Mandaquit, he has participated in an NBTC tournament. I will always leave the door open for those 2. There have been claims that both acquired Ph passports in time.

Hepa is a few more steps closer to the Philippines than Sage who identified as a Hawaiian,some thought he's just a very tall Samoan,not big enough to play football lol,I can't even imagine a 7'1 Offensive Lineman .

 

[IPC2]

For some of our young bigs that measure 198-204cm (6'6"-6'8"), I think Juancho Hernangomez, a 6'9" tweener, should be one to emulate. He's a good finisher, he can shoot, and he is a versatile defender. He can defend the perimeter and the post. He's also pretty hardworking and smart on both ends.

Now, his versatility could suit our young bigs well, specifically those who measure 198-204cm. Our young bigs don't have to be overly quick to emulate him, just be quick enough to keep up on the perimeter. Positioning on defense as well.

 

[mathematicianrcg2]

For some of our young bigs that measure 198-204cm (6'6"-6'8"), I think Juancho Hernangomez, a 6'9" tweener, should be one to emulate. He's a good finisher, he can shoot, and he is a versatile defender. He can defend the perimeter and the post. He's also pretty hardworking and smart on both ends.

Now, his versatility could suit our young bigs well, specifically those who measure 198-204cm. Our young bigs don't have to be overly quick to emulate him, just be quick enough to keep up on the perimeter. Positioning on defense as well.

Based on Tim Cone's Current Gilas Core

Obvious Future Bigs: Kai and AJ.

But for others who are developing.

I think he is developing Mason Amos and Carl Tamayo.

Both are 6'8ish Player.

We don't have any quality 7 footers like Kai or even 6'10 Big like AJ in the pool of our Young Big Men.

 

[mathematicianrcg2]

Based on Tim Cone's Current Gilas Core

Obvious Future Bigs: Kai and AJ.

But for others who are developing.

I think he is developing Mason Amos and Carl Tamayo.

Both are 6'8ish Player.

We don't have any quality 7 footers like Kai or even 6'10 Big like AJ in the pool of our Young Big Men.

We have Ust's Zain Mahmood and DLSU's Alex Konov.

But both are 6'7ish only too. And Konov is mych better as a Wing shooter imo. Zain is a little bit undersized imo

 

[sroth38392]

We have Ust's Zain Mahmood and DLSU's Alex Konov.

But both are 6'7ish only too. And Konov is mych better as a Wing shooter imo. Zain is a little bit undersized imo

Zain is more of a Cardo Ratliffe type of player.

His heft makes up for his lack of size on the interior.

A burly 6'7 dude who can grab rebounds. He just needs an outside shot.

Raven Cortez and Luis Pablo are also worth looking at.

These guys aren’t 6'10+ but they can become good 4s who can help Kai and Edu.

 

[IPC2]

Zain is more of a Cardo Ratliffe type of player.

His heft makes up for his lack of size on the interior.

A burly 6'7 dude who can grab rebounds. He just needs an outside shot.

Raven Cortez and Luis Pablo are also worth looking at.

These guys aren’t 6'10+ but they can become good 4s who can help Kai and Edu.

I think we need those guys to be fours if they're to be serviceable for Gilas in the future. Hopefully, they can work on their D or shooting.

 

[IPC2]

Based on Tim Cone's Current Gilas Core

Obvious Future Bigs: Kai and AJ.

But for others who are developing.

I think he is developing Mason Amos and Carl Tamayo.

Both are 6'8ish Player.

We don't have any quality 7 footers like Kai or even 6'10 Big like AJ in the pool of our Young Big Men.

We don't have many good 6'10" bigs among the kids. Usually, they're 6'5"-6'8". If that's the case, I think any combination of shooting, versatility on defense, and quickness (at least enough for a FIBA-level 4) should be the norm among the best young bigs in that height range.

 

[sroth38392]

I think we need those guys to be fours if they're to be serviceable for Gilas in the future. Hopefully, they can work on their D or shooting.

That's exactly what I emphasized.

No way they'll work out as 5s in the international level.

For now, the closest we have to a back up for Kai + Edu barring passport issues is Geo Chiu.

As a reliever, I'd include him but I don't see Geo as a starter unless his game improves by leaps and bounds.

So it goes like this with Bennie as NP:

Scottie - PG
Dwight - SG
Bennie - SF
Tamayo/Kai - PF
Kai/Edu/JMF - C

 

[JAMSKIE2]

We have Ust's Zain Mahmood and DLSU's Alex Konov.

But both are 6'7ish only too. And Konov is mych better as a Wing shooter imo. Zain is a little bit undersized imo

Is Zain Mahmoud really a legit 6-foot-7? He might be just at best 6-foot-6. I think it is Alex Konov who is a legit 6-foot-7.

 

[JAMSKIE2]

For those who have religiously followed UAAP games, especially the games of UP & La Salle, how are the defensive skills of Mike Philipps & QMB?
We know QMB is quick & mobile for his size & since he's at least 6-foot-9 & with an impressive wingspan, he can play as a legit center with Gilas (assuming his claim as a FIBA eligible player is true). But what about 6-foot-7 Mike Philipps? Does he have the laterals & the mobility to play as a legit "four". We all know Mike is athletic & a very good rebounder, but what about his defense? I just hope that Mike gets a FIBA exemption in 2 to 3 years time.

 

[IPC2]

For those who have religiously followed UAAP games, especially the games of UP & La Salle, how are the defensive skills of Mike Philipps & QMB?
We know QMB is quick & mobile for his size & since he's at least 6-foot-9 & with an impressive wingspan, he can play as a legit center with Gilas (assuming his claim as a FIBA eligible player is true). But what about 6-foot-7 Mike Philipps? Does he have the laterals & the mobility to play as a legit "four". We all know Mike is athletic & a very good rebounder, but what about his defense? I just hope that Mike gets a FIBA exemption in 2 to 3 years time.

Mike's fast enough to play 4. He plays 4 next to La Salle's FSA, Henry Agunanne. Defensively, he blitzes and hedges a lot on pick and rolls. He can protect the basket too. Overall, he's good on D.

As for QMB, he protected the rim very well with UP. He's a good interior defender.

 

[JAMSKIE2]

I think 6-foot-7 Mike Philipps can play as an undersized center for Gilas, especially against Asian teams with not so tall centers like Korea, Japan, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE, Iraq.

6-foot-8 "stretch four" Ali Haidar at times plays center for Lebanon. Mike Philipps is more athletic & quicker than Haidar, though the latter is obviously more skilled offensively than the former. Haidar can hurt the defense both from the outside (he's a deadly 3-pt shooter) & inside.

 

[live_evil2]

A Gilas frontline with Kai, Edu, Junemar, Tamayo, QMB, and Phillips will be a terror in Asia. It could approximate effects of the walking great wall of China with Menke, Yao, and Wang.