2022 Batang Gilas U16

[mathematicianrcg]

DDO is actually good for this level of development. It forces wthe players to be creative and instead of relying on a structured system.Being used to playing in chaos or without a system forces you out of your box.

This is another hot take. But I think Our Gilas U16 2022 will perform as good, if not better as our Gilas U16 2018.

Hear me out:

1. China and (Korea?) will not join. China is a tough opponent because of their usual size.

2. Our Guards and Wings today are way way better than our Guards and Wings in 2018. I mean Caelum, Konov, Bayla, Jones are way better than Abadiano, Fortea, and Lazaro imo.

3. Speaking of Fil Foreigns. ALL 5 of them are US/Ovserseas Based and Trained. Caelum, Zain, Bayla, Jones, Konov. Then 1 homegrown Competente trained in US for 2 yrs. I think they will fit better in Coach Josh Offense.

The only thing I see that 2018 batch have is thar they have Kai, Geo, Raven Frontline. So, that bigs batch is special

I am expecting and hoping for U16 to place 4th.

(Especially we must be atleast 4th in U16 to qualify in U17)

[mathematicianrcg]

Guys, This is interestiing

Our U16 Players Height Without Shoes (According to Sir Enzo Flojo)

He said the team measured their height BAREFOOTED.

"Alex is legit 6'7.
Zain is legit 6'6.
Jacob is 6'4.
Caelum & Basti are actually both a shade under 6'5 but rounded up, 6'5 na rin."

[JAMSKIE]

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good info about those players real height as of now.

Wow! Konov is already a legit 6-foot-7. He is a natural small forward, right? If he grows by 1 more inch, he would be a legit 6-foot-8 small forward. He could be the tallest natural small forward Filipino ever to enter Phi basketball.

Hope Caleum grows by 2 more inches.

[mathematicianrcg]

^ ^ ^ ^ ^

good info about those players real height as of now.

Wow! Konov is already a legit 6-foot-7. He is a natural small forward, right? If he grows by 1 more inch, he would be a legit 6-foot-8 small forward. He could be the tallest natural small forward Filipino ever to enter Phi basketball.

Hope Caleum grows by 2 more inches.

Yup. I am surprised too that he is 6'7 barefooted. I thought that is w/shoes.

And he is only 16!!!

Now, let's see his shooting and skills if transferrable to Fiba.

He may play in US NCAA div 1 in the future too, if not nba.

[earldeboy]

Guys, This is interestiing

Our U16 Players Height Without Shoes (According to Sir Enzo Flojo)

He said the team measured their height BAREFOOTED.

"Alex is legit 6'7.
Zain is legit 6'6.
Jacob is 6'4.
Caelum & Basti are actually both a shade under 6'5 but rounded up, 6'5 na rin."

Figures, that's why Jayden Jones and Jacob Bayla said in an interview that their height was 6'4 and 6'6. I'd say based on Fiba standards, heights reported should be added by an inch.

[Sikatrix]

Is Konov FIBA eligible?

[mathematicianrcg]

Is Konov FIBA eligible?

Yep. Kasali na sya sa F12 for Batang Gilas.

And his mom actually commented in one FB post thanking someone for reminding her to get Alex a passport before 16.

Alex Mom: https://www.facebook.com/angel.svetlio

[earldeboy]

I noticed we only have 11 players listed in the Fiba U16 website. Kristian Porter's name is missing.

https://www.fiba.basketball/asia/u16/2022/team/Philippines#|tab=roster

[mathematicianrcg]

I noticed we only have 11 players listed in the Fiba U16 website. Kristian Porter's name is missing.

https://www.fiba.basketball/asia/u16...es#|tab=roster

Maybe Just forgotten. Lol

[mathematicianrcg]

^ ^ ^ ^ ^

good info about those players real height as of now.

Wow! Konov is already a legit 6-foot-7. He is a natural small forward, right? If he grows by 1 more inch, he would be a legit 6-foot-8 small forward. He could be the tallest natural small forward Filipino ever to enter Phi basketball.

Hope Caleum grows by 2 more inches.

FULL LIST:

Tallest To Shortest (BAREFOOT)

Alex Konov - 6'7"

Zain Mahmood - 6'6"

Kristian Porter - 6'5"

Basti Reyes - 6'5"

Caelum Harris - 6'5"

Jacob Bayla - 6'4"

Jayden Jones - 6'2"

Renzo Competente - 6'2"

Mikahil Romero - 6'1"

Andy Gemao - 6'0"

Lebron Nieto - 5'11"

Jared Bahay - 5'9"

[Tuck]

If most guys grow 1-2 inches like most 17 year olds do. That’s close to the size of most nba teams who have gone small. Good sized guards and wings

[mathematicianrcg]

If most guys grow 1-2 inches like most 17 year olds do. That’s close to the size of most nba teams who have gone small. Good sized guards and wings

I am really excited with the display of their skills.

Especially, if they will use DDO more.

Yes, in this youth group. 16 yrs old. Skills matter a lot. Rather than size (though it is a big advantage)

[mathematicianrcg]

If most guys grow 1-2 inches like most 17 year olds do. That’s close to the size of most nba teams who have gone small. Good sized guards and wings

Our U16 kids just need to win against Kuwait and Japan. And they will be auto 4th at minimum.

I think it is doable.

We will rely on our kids' athleticism

[ja.he]

one of our possible opponents in the crossover:

Korea:

Kim Seonghun 6'8
Shin Hyunbin 6'6
Ku Mingyo 6'6
Kang Taehyun 6'5
Lee Yujin 6'5
Kim Seoungwoo 6'4
Seok Junhwi 6'3
Ko Chunyou 6'2
Shim Jeoun 6'2
Bang Seongin 6'2
Daniel Edi 6'2
Lee Gwanwoo 5'11

[mapuakid]

Hoping for good performance for this BG batch and hoping some scouts would notice their talent (especially on the homegrown side)