Fiba World Cup 2023 Philippines

[Alex07]

Oftana has a better chance playing small forward than Tamayo.Oftana is naturally light on his feet and very agile.Tamayo on the other hand, plays the post more naturally but good thing he has a good range but he lacks the explosiveness and the athleticism to play the 3 position,although he is still young but I think he will play 4 under Bo Perasol.

[NOiNU]

Oftana has a better chance playing small forward than Tamayo.Oftana is naturally light on his feet and very agile.Tamayo on the other hand, plays the post more naturally but good thing he has a good range but he lacks the explosiveness and the athleticism to play the 3 position,although he is still young but I think he will play 4 under Bo Perasol.

Actually, the challenge to Oftana now is whether he can be a bonafide 2/3. Given na yan na small forward siya naturally.

[Alex07]

Actually, the challenge to Oftana now is whether he can be a bonafide 2/3. Given na yan na small forward siya naturally.

shooting and ball handling must be his focus.I think ball handling will not be a problem but shooting would be more difficult.

[IPC]

Oftana has a better chance playing small forward than Tamayo.Oftana is naturally light on his feet and very agile.Tamayo on the other hand, plays the post more naturally but good thing he has a good range but he lacks the explosiveness and the athleticism to play the 3 position,although he is still young but I think he will play 4 under Bo Perasol.

Perasol kinda mentioned that he will play 4 for UP, as during an interview, he said that Tamayo, along with Abadiano filled their needs, which are the 4 and 1 spots respectively. I think Tamayo will not be relegated to pure post duty, like Javi and Kobe. Kobe and Javi are given leeway to operate from the perimeter, which I think may be the case for Tamayo. Plus, they will need to space the floor for Bright.

[NOiNU]

shooting and ball handling must be his focus.I think ball handling will not be a problem but shooting would be more difficult.

Shooting? What do you mean? He’s an efficient shooter, can shoot off the dribble, off the curl and off the swing. There was one a post he’s shooting 40+ % from the 3, but if I am to make a conservative guess from the games I see him play, I’d say 37% at the minimum.

I think you got in on the contrary. It’s tightening his handles to be a secondary ballhandler that needs some work.

[IPC]

Actually, the challenge to Oftana now is whether he can be a bonafide 2/3. Given na yan na small forward siya naturally.

Tapos he's spent most of last season playing against 4's. Let's see how Beda experiments next season whether he'll be put at 3 or maybe even 2.

[NOiNU]

Tapos he's spent most of last season playing against 4's. Let's see how Beda experiments next season whether he'll be put at 3 or maybe even 2.

Good point regarding guarding 4s. Good thing he is asked to guard the perimeter as well, and he’s actually a good shotblocker of 3 pointers and perimeter jumpers.

Great to learn he looks up to Gabe. He can actually be someone to consider for his role—3 and D with some playmaking. I’ve yet to see though, if he could be a capable secondary ballhandler.

[IPC]

Good point regarding guarding 4s. Good thing he is asked to guard the perimeter as well, and he’s actually a good shotblocker of 3 pointers and perimeter jumpers.

Great to learn he looks up to Gabe. He can actually be someone to consider for his role—3 and D with some playmaking. I’ve yet to see though, if he could be a capable secondary ballhandler.

If we're going to use the last PCCL tournament as reference, JB Bahio will be the one tasked to guard the opposing 4's. There's a good chance that Oftana will see time at the 3. Good to know that Gabe is his inspiration to play the way he does. Hopefully, he'll be almost the defender Gabe was.

[NOiNU]

If we're going to use the last PCCL tournament as reference, JB Bahio will be the one tasked to guard the opposing 4's. There's a good chance that Oftana will see time at the 3. Good to know that Gabe is his inspiration to play the way he does. Hopefully, he'll be almost the defender Gabe was.

He has the agility and the physical tools, bonus na yung overall athleticism. But he does not have enough experience, yet. Gabe is used to guarding guards in the NCAA. No wonder when he had to defend the sf position of considerably slower players in general, he excelled.

[TrueBluePinoy]

Remember that the NCAA implemented a ban on foreign athletes. Expect Oftana to play more at the froncourt. Coach Boyet will need to do some adjustments so that Oftana can be maximised with little or no compromise.

[NOiNU]

If I remember it right, Tamayo was shooting 3s at 22% or 25% for the bullpups. Read it in an article, both he and Quiambao were shooting at very low percentage form 3. A lot of work ahead for Tamayo. He isn't even jumping that high and running that fast yet he gets injured often. He's skilled but I don't know if he's someone we can expect to be an NT material

We were talking about Oftana.

[NOiNU]

Remember that the NCAA implemented a ban on foreign athletes. Expect Oftana to play more at the froncourt. Coach Boyet will need to do some adjustments so that Oftana can be maximised with little or no compromise.

Even playing the same way last season (4 out, Carino in lieu of Tankoua) would give Oftana enough reps for his perimeter oriented development. They should add more playmaking in the hands of Oftana with Nelle out. He has shown great passing and great court vision last year. We could only assume he’s gotten even better now.

[Alex07]

Shooting? What do you mean? He’s an efficient shooter, can shoot off the dribble, off the curl and off the swing. There was one a post he’s shooting 40+ % from the 3, but if I am to make a conservative guess from the games I see him play, I’d say 37% at the minimum.

I think you got in on the contrary. It’s tightening his handles to be a secondary ballhandler that needs some work.

good if that's the case,I hope he could continue that in an actual FIBA basketball game.another guy in looking at is Abando, he looks tall enough in guessing he is around 6'3 conservative guess.quick enough and very athletic.

[carmelo7]

The 12 man roster mentioned by tomcat that i was replying to only had Kai and AJ who could potentially play center a the world level. Certainly Kai can't play center alone without any relief , so who else subs for him but AJ. plus i was referring to the set-up of 4 out , playing with 4 perimeter players (which is really how the game is played by most now for good reason and advantages )

Obviously I wasn't referring to AJ as one of thee attacking perimeter player at 4, but our prospect 6'7 traditional PF's like Troy or Tamayo. And yes i think with long rebound due to 4 out , it is possible for an athletic 4 like Kobe or Oftana to be a better rebounder or at least equal to while still having an attacking of the dribble 4

It's not comparrison of being tested at the a high level playing 4. but simply what position are they getting exposure playing and developed . Oftana and Kobe are used as 4's , attacking 4's , AJ siimply hasn't had that opportunity and exposure as an attacking 4. Off course we can hope he does get the opportunity but as of now it remains to be seen or demonstrated that he can play that role , attacking 4. And he's certainly not playing that role in Tomcats 12 man roster with only 2 viable players subbing for center ( kai and aj)

Im going off-topic but Analyzed what do you think is the ceiling of Mason Amos? I've seen some hghlights but im really curious on his upside TIA

[sajubeads]

Oftana has a better chance playing small forward than Tamayo.Oftana is naturally light on his feet and very agile.Tamayo on the other hand, plays the post more naturally but good thing he has a good range but he lacks the explosiveness and the athleticism to play the 3 position,although he is still young but I think he will play 4 under Bo Perasol.

I agree with that...Indeed Oftana is a natural SF who was used as OF coz henis tall by Philippine standards..Tamayo
actual playing style that of big with some quickness and shooting that makes him possible to slide to PF internationally...