Philippines Senior National Team Thread Vol. V

[IPC]

Did Tab’s Gilas try it a little against Sokor? I think it works for UP because they have length and athleticism which Tab’s Gilas also had. Tabs Ateneo with the loss of guys like Thirdy, Navarro even Nieto and Go lost what it had defensively.

No, I don't think Tab's Gilas tried it as much. Just straight up defense and good rotations.

[Rds]

No, I don't think Tab's Gilas tried it as much. Just straight up defense and good rotations.

I think they pressed Indo or Thailand. But I guess Tab respected Sokor too much to do that. Game plan was to tire out Ratlifee in the 4th and yes rely on good defensive and offensive execution and it worked.

[Rds]

They didnt press the Abdullah cup teams IRC. The better teams had taller longer guards. Dwight and Thirdy were largely stopped. Only Dave looked decent. And Suerte in mostly garbage time.

Honestly speaking though, these were the teams that Kai would have made a big difference. With Kai there, Kouame and him could have taken turns attacking Al Dwairi. Tire him out in the 4th.

[mathematicianrcg]

Now, We will go back to DDO.

Last Window of Fiba WCQ, and this SEA GAMES. Very short prep.

But hopefully we will have longer prep in suceeding tourneys.

If given, I hope Coach Chot will have some twist on his DDO like in 2014. Or bettter.

I only see Spain pnr as an added variation so far e.

[IPC]

Chot Reyes names Justin Arana, Gian Mamuyac, Shaun Ildefonso and Javi Gomez De Liano to the Gilas pool.

Nice. Justin Arana!!! From AU!!!

Only Arana and Javi I think can be useful in Fiba. Others arw just maybe there for oractices

I think Mamu could have some use as a 3-and-D combo guard. Need a playmaker next to him, though, unless he can develop that skill.

As for Javi, hope he can get called up some, even for depth at the wing.

Arana, good selection. Sayang, he could have developed into a poor man's Baltazar under Tab. But good that he's part of the pool.

[thatweirdguy]

Shaun Ildelfonso will be the Nietto's or CBC of this latest Gilas batch.....

Undersized ,hardworking guy who would be a good practice player but was kept in the final lineup.

Yup

[IPC]

Only Kiefer, Thirdy and JuneMar are the only players worth considering for the Gilas Pilipinas' 2022 FIBA Asia and 2023 World Cup final roster..

Sadly, half of them would be coming in the pba.

And, we're fucked. Since a lot of our best players for FIBA come from OUTSIDE the PBA.

[IPC]

For the next Fiba games only the 4 Gilas cadets will represent the PBA. Good thing is the college players and B leaguers should be available. Here is my 12.

1. Kouame - C
2. Chiu - C
3. Balti - PF/SF
4. Carl - PF
5. SF - Navarro
6. SF - Javi
7. SG - Dwight
8. SG- Thirdy
9. SG - Dave
10. SG - Spencer
11. PG - Kiefer
12. PG - Belangel

Alternates
13. Arana
14. Abarrientos

Good news is, all these guys are available by the time of the Asia Cup. UAAP season and B.League season ends before the WC too. These guys should be called up.

[mathematicianrcg]

And, we're fucked. Since a lot of our best players for FIBA come from OUTSIDE the PBA.

Talent Wise + Fiba Wise. Half of our Best Players are overseas or college.

1. JC or Ange or Harper (NP)

2. Kai (Australia)

3. Thirdy ( Japan)

4. Kiefer ( Japan)

5.Parks (Japan)

6. Baltazar ( Japan)

7. Tamayo (Uaap)

8. Heading ( Taiwan)

9. Tuffin (NZ)

10. AJ ( USA)

[Rds]

Undersized ,hardworking guy who would be a good practice player but was kept in the final lineup.

Yup

Yup. I guess he is a practice SG or SF

[Sikatrix]

Good news is, all these guys are available by the time of the Asia Cup. UAAP season and B.League season ends before the WC too. These guys should be called up.

If it's 3 months prep like Chot promised then hopefully teams allow players not to practice like Kouame for Ateneo.

[IPC]

If it's 3 months prep like Chot promised then hopefully teams allow players not to practice like Kouame for Ateneo.

Hopefully by the time the WC comes around, players like Carl, Dave, Belangel, Abarrientos are either playing abroad or in the Gilas pool.

I think Kouame's out of Ateneo by the time the WC comes around.

[IPC]

For the next Fiba games only the 4 Gilas cadets will represent the PBA. Good thing is the college players and B leaguers should be available. Here is my 12.

1. Kouame - C
2. Chiu - C
3. Balti - PF/SF
4. Carl - PF
5. SF - Navarro
6. SF - Javi
7. SG - Dwight
8. SG- Thirdy
9. SG - Dave
10. SG - Spencer
11. PG - Kiefer
12. PG - Belangel

Alternates
13. Arana
14. Abarrientos

For these guys, I might add Heading to the pool.

[Sikatrix]

Hopefully by the time the WC comes around, players like Carl, Dave, Belangel, Abarrientos are either playing abroad or in the Gilas pool.

I think Kouame's out of Ateneo by the time the WC comes around.

Dave's next season is his last. So no problem on his side. Belangel and RJ are replaceble unless they improve greatly.

[Sikatrix]

For these guys, I might add Spencer and Heading to the pool.

Probably remove Javi as well unless he does good for the cadets next window since he is probably gonna be taking DNPs from Tim Cone.