Philippines Senior National Team Thread Vol. V

[IPC]

The next 10 years is the peaking of Kai and Edu. If injuries weren't a concern with Edu, he has shown at the Worlds that he's that rare asian who can defend the likes of KAT one-on-one while Kai has shown that he's a rare asian big who can hang with the likes of Latvia. I would rate Edu and Kai being injury-free higher than an Ange exemption as something we really need. Of course Ange getting exempted would be nice too.

Either way, for me we still need a naturalized nba-level big if we want to compete against higher level tiers. We are afforded more choices in wings and guards, while international-level bigs are still in limited supply.

We need bigs who can at least defend the interior so that in case AJ or Kai misses a key window, we still have a good interior defender, and we don't have to keep calling up Japeth anymore.

In addition, our 3 spot has to be solid defensively as well to the point that it will be harder for the opponent to get dribble penetration.

[Metta]

We need bigs who can at least defend the interior so that in case AJ or Kai misses a key window, we still have a good interior defender, and we don't have to keep calling up Japeth anymore.

In addition, our 3 spot has to be solid defensively as well to the point that it will be harder for the opponent to get dribble penetration.

At least at the 3, we still have choices not included in the pool like Navarro, Tuffin, etc. Since we only get 1 NP, it's still that big who can defend high-tier teams that makes most sense.

[IPC]

At least at the 3, we still have choices not included in the pool like Navarro, Tuffin, etc. Since we only get 1 NP, it's still that big who can defend high-tier teams that makes most sense.

And I agree on the defensive big. After Kai and AJ, our only FIBA-level interior defender is 37yo Japeth. Maybe Kemark Carino, as he has shown good defensive instincts in the PBA. But yeah, our local options are limited, so our best bet is either an NP or an exemption for guys like Ange and Mike Phillips.

If we want a go-to guy then at least get someone who can both score and defend the paint.

[Metta]

And I agree on the defensive big. After Kai and AJ, our only FIBA-level interior defender is 37yo Japeth. Maybe Kemark Carino, as he has shown good defensive instincts in the PBA. But yeah, our local options are limited, so our best bet is either an NP or an exemption for guys like Ange and Mike Phillips.

If we want a go-to guy then at least get someone who can both score and defend the paint.

It would be nice if Baltazar starts playing against guys his own size so we can properly assess him. Also, given 10 years, I think there's a possibility Chiu can work himself into a serviceable Gilas big.

[Athrunzala]

It would be nice if Baltazar starts playing against guys his own size so we can properly assess him. Also, given 10 years, I think there's a possibility Chiu can work himself into a serviceable Gilas big.

and Tamayo is having a hard time posting against players taller or similar in height against him in KBL

[Metta]

and Tamayo is having a hard time posting against players taller or similar in height against him in KBL

Yes, that is the process. He's up against guys he can't overpower or just outsize, now he's forced to get better and figure it out. That's how athletes get better.

Young players who keep playing against guys they can easily dominate are not growing.

[alfrancis]

The key to our success in the next 10 years is Kouame's exemption. Him being classified as a local will give the Gilas coach a wider range of choice for naturalized players, making Gilas more versatile.

An exemption of Kouame or QMB (both will be better) will definitely solve our frontline woes in the next 10 years.

[Dotch]

An exemption of Kouame or QMB (both will be better) will definitely solve our frontline woes in the next 10 years.

include Mike Philips

[JAMSKIE]

and Tamayo is having a hard time posting against players taller or similar in height against him in KBL

Well, Carl Tamayo is more like a facing-the-basket type of a "four" which is the skill set of most fours in modern day basketball.

[Silent Killer]

Chua is officially in

https://www.philstar.com/sports/2024/11/17/2400818/sbp-welcomes-chua-back-gilas

[ja.he]

I always want to look at our national team rosters since 2000. I tried to form a team that can win gold in FIBA-Asia. After looking back, these are the players that I think that can win the us gold:

Guards:

- Jimmy Alapag
- Jason Castro
- Mark Caguioa
- Cyrus Baguio
- Chris Newsome

Forwards:

- Dwight Ramos
- Gabe Norwood
- RDO
- Marc Pingris
- Kelly Williams

Bigs:

- Andray Blatche
- Kai Sotto/AJ Edu

Mema lang.

[ccharmed]

Please use English language in your Post or Translate your post in English Thank you

[JAMSKIE]

I always want to look at our national team rosters since 2000. I tried to form a team that can win gold in FIBA-Asia. After looking back, these are the players that I think that can win the us gold:

Guards:

- Jimmy Alapag
- Jason Castro
- Mark Caguioa
- Cyrus Baguio
- Chris Newsome

Forwards:

- Dwight Ramos
- Gabe Norwood
- RDO
- Marc Pingris
- Kelly Williams

Bigs:

- Andray Blatche
- Kai Sotto/AJ Edu

Mema lang.

CJ Perez instead of Skyrus Baguio
Danny Seigle instead of Pingris

I honestly would love Junmar to be there.

[ja.he]

CJ Perez instead of Skyrus Baguio
Danny Seigle instead of Pingris

I honestly would love Junmar to be there.

I picked Cyrus Baguio for a very good reason. Per Seigle, I doubt if he can translate his game in international. Pingris was already proven. He and RDO gave the intangibles during their Gilas runs.

[IPC]

Well, Carl Tamayo is more like a facing-the-basket type of a "four" which is the skill set of most fours in modern day basketball.

I think Carl's a bit of both, actually. He can play with his back to the basket, and while facing the basket.