Fiba World Cup 2023 Philippines

[mathematicianrcg]

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.

[empyreanmaze]

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

[empyreanmaze]

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.

[empyreanmaze]

Tangina mo abnoy.

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

[empyreanmaze]

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_Cat]

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.

[empyreanmaze]

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.

[mathematicianrcg]

[IPC]

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.

[dubidub]

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.

[mathematicianrcg]

man, we could really use parks in our national team. having a guard rotation consisting of parks, the ravenas, dwight, bolick, and heading would be really solid. good mix of height, speed, shooting, slashing, and playmaking.

My Guess pool by Coach Chot will be:

PG: Kiefer, Bolick, Alas
SG: JC, Thirdy, Heading, Parks, Pogoy
SF: Dwight, Oftana, Navarro, Wright, Tuffin, Caelum, Lopez
PF: Baltazar, Tamayo, Japeth, Troy
C: Kai, AJ, Japeth, Kouame, Junmar

23 Man pool for 23. Something like this.

A mixed of Pba and Non Pba Players. Yes, I believe SMC will want to be represented just like in this years SEA GAMES. (What more in WC)

PS: I know "Pogoy and Wright have no business being there"comments will come. But knowing Pba and Coach Chot. I am almost certain they will be at least in the pool.

At least Coaching Staff can see who are the players who played the best together. Hopefully, they will have enough preparation

[dubidub]

My Guess pool by Coach Chot will be:

PG: Kiefer, Bolick, Alas
SG: JC, Thirdy, Heading, Parks, Pogoy
SF: Dwight, Oftana, Navarro, Wright, Tuffin, Caelum, Lopez
PF: Baltazar, Tamayo, Japeth, Troy
C: Kai, AJ, Japeth, Kouame, Junmar

23 Man pool for 23. Something like this.

A mixed of Pba and Non Pba Players. Yes, I believe SMC will want to be represented just like in this years SEA GAMES. (What more in WC)

PS: I know "Pogoy and Wright have no business being there"comments will come. But knowing Pba and Coach Chot. I am almost certain they will be at least in the pool.

At least Coaching Staff can see who are the players who played the best together. Hopefully, they will have enough preparation

Lol @ pogoy but you're right, he'll be there for sure. Troy too. You listed Japeth twice tho. I hope Perez takes Pogoy's place. Wright, I don't mind being there. Hopefully Navarro takes the place of Troy.

Not too familiar with the NCAA players but aren't there any NCAA players who could be used? Guys like Ambohot or Bahio?

[mathematicianrcg]

Lol @ pogoy but you're right, he'll be there for sure. Troy too. You listed Japeth twice tho. I hope Perez takes Pogoy's place. Wright, I don't mind being there. Hopefully Navarro takes the place of Troy.

Not too familiar with the NCAA players but aren't there any NCAA players who could be used? Guys like Ambohot or Bahio?

Oh. Yeah. Then Perez in. For the extra Japeth I listed.lol

[IPC]

My Guess pool by Coach Chot will be:

PG: Kiefer, Bolick, Alas
SG: JC, Thirdy, Heading, Parks, Pogoy
SF: Dwight, Oftana, Navarro, Wright, Tuffin, Caelum, Lopez
PF: Baltazar, Tamayo, Japeth, Troy
C: Kai, AJ, Japeth, Kouame, Junmar

23 Man pool for 23. Something like this.

A mixed of Pba and Non Pba Players. Yes, I believe SMC will want to be represented just like in this years SEA GAMES. (What more in WC)

PS: I know "Pogoy and Wright have no business being there"comments will come. But knowing Pba and Coach Chot. I am almost certain they will be at least in the pool.

At least Coaching Staff can see who are the players who played the best together. Hopefully, they will have enough preparation

I consider Dwight and Wright as off-guards, not small forwards.

Anyways, here's my 12:

Guards: Kiefer, Bolick, Dwight, (Clarkson), Heading/Parks
Wings: Thirdy, Oftana, Navarro
Forwards: Tamayo, Baltazar
Bigs: Kai, (Kouame), AJ

[thatweirdguy]

I consider Dwight and Wright as off-guards, not small forwards.

Anyways, here's my 12:

Guards: Kiefer, Bolick, Dwight, (Clarkson), Heading/Parks
Wings: Thirdy, Oftana, Navarro
Forwards: Tamayo, Baltazar
Bigs: Kai, (Kouame), AJ

We have the same wishlist. Though I'm pretty sure Pogoy and Troy would probably be in the final lineup and Parks/Heading have zero chance of being invited again.