Philippines Senior National Team Thread Vol. V

[lurklurk]

Asia Cup is also in August (6 months away from the last window).

If CTC is really open-minded about expanding the pool (https://www.philstar.com/sports/2024...ded-gilas-pool), then the most logical time to do that is before the Asia Cup which requires a longer prep.

Chemistry is pretty much already there with possible additions like QMB, Heading, Baltazar, etc.

If we are expanding the pool, the earlier we do it, the better. My preference would be to have the new guys at least join the training camp for the Feb window to get them familiarized with the system, even if they will not play yet in the actual games.

[IPC]

Curious if Coach Tim will start AJ and Junmar together. Malonzo is key as well, as you mentioned. Especially defensively, since Brownlee will be asked to extend himself offensively without Kai.

A small ball experiment with JB at 4 alongside Carl or JB at 5 could be worth a shot too. Of course, with Dwight, Oftana, or Malonzo at 3. Best time for that would be next month's window, though.

I get that a lot of us hate it (especially given what the Reyes father and son did with it), but given our bigman situation, we need to look for options. Besides, we play small ball every time we put JB at 4. If it works, it could be a good option when neither Kai nor AJ nor Japeth is on the floor.

I have this idea with JB in mind, though. It might be a different dynamic if Bennie's the new NP.

[IPC]

Gutang is FIBA eligible?

Yes, he is.

https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/adams-newsome-mav-ahanmisi-cleared-to-play-as-locals-by-fiba/246091

[JAMSKIE]

Yes, he is.

https://tiebreakertimes.com.ph/tbt/adams-newsome-mav-ahanmisi-cleared-to-play-as-locals-by-fiba/246091

Gutang though will turn 28 in a few days.

[IPC]

couple of points from the NLEX Meralco game, I like that Poli is getting more minutes and plays directed to him, hes still rushing things but a player of his skillset will come in handy if developed
Bates and Quinto are Meralco's talismans, if they both play well Meralco is very hard to beat.
That MPBL pampanga team has some interesting pba level players, first was louie sanggalang and now theres ramires.

We could use a big like Bates for Gilas. If he's not eligible, maybe get an exemption.

[live_evil]

Priority for exemption should be Kouame, Phillips, Lucero.

[lurklurk]

A small ball experiment with JB at 4 alongside Carl or JB at 5 could be worth a shot too. Of course, with Dwight, Oftana, or Malonzo at 3. Best time for that would be next month's window, though.

I get that a lot of us hate it (especially given what the Reyes father and son did with it), but given our bigman situation, we need to look for options. Besides, we play small ball every time we put JB at 4. If it works, it could be a good option when neither Kai nor AJ nor Japeth is on the floor.

I have this idea with JB in mind, though. It might be a different dynamic if Bennie's the new NP.

My ideal small ball 5 is someone who can be an offensive hub/point center. Maybe KQ at the 5, with 2 of Malonzo/Tamayo/Brownlee/Boatwright at the forward spots.

[IPC]

My ideal small ball 5 is someone who can be an offensive hub/point center. Maybe KQ at the 5, with 2 of Malonzo/Tamayo/Brownlee/Boatwright at the forward spots.

In a small ball situation (or any situation where Kai, AJ, or Japeth is not the center), I think it's an absolute must to have a good defender at 3. That's why I had Dwight, Oftana, or Malonzo (if he can defend at the FIBA level) there. So that leaves the 4 and 5 spots for two of Carl, Quiambao, JB/Bennie, and maybe Malonzo if Dwight or Oftana man the 3.

An issue would be rebounding. A small ball lineup would need to force turnovers. Scottie, CJ, Newsome, and Dwight might help with that. JB and Bennie are good defensive rebounders.

[live_evil]

KQ at the 5 in FIBA is asking for a loss. See what happened to Ateneo this year.

[IPC]

A small ball experiment with JB at 4 alongside Carl or JB at 5 could be worth a shot too. Of course, with Dwight, Oftana, or Malonzo at 3. Best time for that would be next month's window, though.

I get that a lot of us hate it (especially given what the Reyes father and son did with it), but given our bigman situation, we need to look for options. Besides, we play small ball every time we put JB at 4. If it works, it could be a good option when neither Kai nor AJ nor Japeth is on the floor.

I have this idea with JB in mind, though. It might be a different dynamic if Bennie's the new NP.

After Kai and AJ (and Ange, but he's an NP), which lineups would give us the best chance to win given extended minutes and in key moments against the other Asian powers (Aussie, Japan, NZ, Iran, Lebanon, China, Jordan, SoKor)? This is given our current roster and we make no additions.

1. A lineup with June Mar on the floor
2. A lineup with Japeth at center
3. A lineup with JB on the floor, but with neither Japeth nor June Mar at center (basically a small ball lineup)
4. A lineup with Bennie (once naturalized) on the floor, but with neither Japeth nor June Mar at center (small ball lineup)

[live_evil]

Junemar is going to be important. He just has to blend with Edu. Junemar takes care of the offense while Edu takes care of the defense. We need either Junemar and Edu inside or at least one of them for the coming windows if cone goes for small ball.

[IPC]

Junemar is going to be important. He just has to blend with Edu. Junemar takes care of the offense while Edu takes care of the defense. We need either Junemar and Edu inside or at least one of them for the coming windows if cone goes for small ball.

When June Mar's on the floor, we need our best defensive 1-4 lineup on hand, and/or do something to minimize his involvement on defense. The others have to be more involved than June Mar on the defensive end.

[lurklurk]

KQ at the 5 in FIBA is asking for a loss. See what happened to Ateneo this year.

I disagree, he just needs the right wing defenders. But moot point as it wont happen anyway.

[ja.he]

KQ at the 5 in FIBA is asking for a loss. See what happened to Ateneo this year.

Kevin Quiambao is a 4 at best in FIBA. I just think that he should pattern his game from Draymond Green or PJ Tucker.

[live_evil]

I disagree, he just needs the right wing defenders. But moot point as it wont happen anyway.

So how is KQ going to defend and get rebounds off people like Steve Adams? or Hachimura? or Cabocio? The guy is 6'4" - 6'5" in height. Just look at how Fajardo destroys defenders who have the same height as KQ and Fajardo is just a little above average center in world basketball. There are many Fajardos when we go to the level of World Basketball.