Fiba World Cup 2023 Philippines

[IPC]

Found this lineup on Twitter.

Core:
Sotto
Kouame (Clarkson*). *if may clearance. shoo-in
Baltazar
Tamayo
Navarro
Ramos
Thirdy

PBA players: Bolick, Pogoy, Perez, Japeth, JMF, Troy, Erram

I'd replace Pogoy with Oftana. Going with size and upside here. Honestly, I'd add another playmaking guard, which is where Kiefer comes into play. Dunno who Kiefer will replace, though. Perez or Troy?

[The_Big_Cat]

In regards to Baltazar and Tamayo. Only 1 of them will probably get a consideration. But since Baltazar is the more experienced player, I would go for Baltazar.

Parang hilaw pa sakin si Tamayo for seniors play with only a year left before the World Cup.

[IPC]

In regards to Baltazar and Tamayo. Only 1 of them will probably get a consideration. But since Baltazar is the more experienced player, I would go for Baltazar.

Parang hilaw pa sakin si Tamayo for seniors play with only a year left before the World Cup.

I think both should be in. We'll need some at the forward positions. In my opinion, Tamayo's better for FIBA play than Troy or Erram at the 4, at least from what he's shown. Erram does provide more rim protection and interior D, though.

If the cut would be in favor of Erram or Oftana or Navarro, or even Japeth, that would be fine with me, honestly.

[DAdmiral]

So if we're to pick only 2 for 2023
From below
Troy
ERRAM
Baltazar
TAMAYO

Who 2 would u pick

[DAdmiral]

I think Navarro vs Oftana is a separate role position
Maybe can add Adams and Lopez to this role ?

[IPC]

So if we're to pick only 2 for 2023
From below
Troy
ERRAM
Baltazar
TAMAYO

Who 2 would u pick

I'd leave Troy out first, because the only asset he has offered is activity on the boards, which Erram and Balti can provide, and both are better defenders.

It's tough to choose between the remaining three, though.

[The_Big_Cat]

So if we're to pick only 2 for 2023
From below
Troy
ERRAM
Baltazar
TAMAYO

Who 2 would u pick

Erram and Baltazar almost play the same position with the latter having the better offensive skill set. Troy will be a close 3rd.

Tamayo has not play enough in seniors play. Not enough reps.

[The_Big_Cat]

I think Navarro vs Oftana is a separate role position
Maybe can add Adams and Lopez to this role ?

Lopez is just an athlete at this point. Lots of motor. But he lacks experience and reps to play a combo or hybrid forward in a Chot Reyes syatem.

[DAdmiral]

Who has improved more in last 12 months

Thirdy
Oftana
NAVARRO
?

[digitalsuperman]

So if we're to pick only 2 for 2023
From below
Troy
ERRAM
Baltazar
TAMAYO

Who 2 would u pick

tamayo and baltazar for sure.

i do wish that gilas will have like months and months of training in europe and australia leading to 2023. but at this point i dont think it would happen. maybe they will just hold practice games with PBA teams leading to 2023.

[IPC]

Who has improved more in last 12 months

Thirdy
Oftana
NAVARRO
?

I think the most improved is Thirdy, among the three. Oftana has spent considerable time being Yeng's go-to defender on SFs, and sometimes SGs, but dunno about his shooting. Efficient player, though. Navarro, I think has stagnated.

[Silent Killer]

Who has improved more in last 12 months

Thirdy
Oftana
NAVARRO
?

Thirdy.. his game got matured..

[thatweirdguy]

I think the most improved is Thirdy, among the three. Oftana has spent considerable time being Yeng's go-to defender on SFs, and sometimes SGs, but dunno about his shooting. Efficient player, though. Navarro, I think has stagnated.

He tied Caidic' record I think for most 3s made by a rookie in a game. His shooting is fine. I still think all 3 should be in the pool as they are completely different players who each bring something unique to the table

[IPC]

He tied Caidic' record I think for most 3s made by a rookie in a game. His shooting is fine. I still think all 3 should be in the pool as they are completely different players who each bring something unique to the table

Thanks for the reassurance re: Oftana. Remembered that he was shooting well this conferenxe before the injury. At least we get a floor spacing wing. He might fit Chot's dribble-drive. Just needs to tighten his handle?

[mathematicianrcg]

IF u ask me early last year. I would not even included Thirdy. But I guess he deserved to be at least in the pool with his improvements and production.

For the swings:

Dwight, Oftana, Thirdy, Rayray

Navarro and Paras I think will be out, or should be out