2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament

[Silent Killer]

From Twitter

Snow Badua

FYI
The SBP can't suggest Robert Bolick to the Gilas pool.

Alam nyo na bakit?

Si Rhen Abando nga medyo hindi daw type eh kahit kinakausap na daw ng SBP, hindi sila ang nagtitimon sa Gilas.

O alam nyo na ha, wag na kayo react ang hahaba ng hair nyo.

Trans: in short tim cone's hands are tight in terms of player selection

[IPC]

From Twitter

Snow Badua

FYI
The SBP can't suggest Robert Bolick to the Gilas pool.

Alam nyo na bakit?

Si Rhen Abando nga medyo hindi daw type eh kahit kinakausap na daw ng SBP, hindi sila ang nagtitimon sa Gilas.

O alam nyo na ha, wag na kayo react ang hahaba ng hair nyo.

Trans: in short tim cone's hands are tight in terms of player selection

If it's SMC teams, including farm teams, the only reasonable additions are Navarro, Mav, Javi, and Carino at this point. Arvin may be included, but only if Oftana, Malonzo, Navarro, and Javi are unavailable.

[one21guns]

If CTC likes him then why he’s not on the pool? If you follow his core from the past until now, He’s not type of a coach that just select spot up shooters only.. He wants 2 way players.. That’s why Pessumal is always at the bench because he can’t play D… Heading is not a very good defender… too small in his position…the only known shooter that CTC handles in his coaching career are Roel Gomez, John Arigo and Larry Fonancier only… all those 3 are 2 way players..

Here you go again blabbering erroneous information. Heading can actually play good defense, not elite like Scottie or Newsome, but he can stay with his man, fight through screens and disciplined enough not to gambles with steals or get lost with the rotation like Perez. And he is definitely not too small for a combo guard in the Asian level(6'2). He is taller than Scottie and about the same height with CJ.

And John Arigo being a two-way player? LOL. The Arsenal's scouting report since college up to pro level always says that Arigo lacks effort and skills in defense. He is athletic and has the physical tools pa naman sana. He is also way taller than the opposing wings during his time in the PBA. John Arigo is known for his swag, poster dunks, and fluid jump shot but definitely not on the defensive end.

[one21guns]

Offensively, He's great.. No question about it... But defensively? If Heading atleast 6'5 then for sure CTC will tap him 100%... Like we argue always with Pogoy, Heading is also 6'2 max, His position is SG, Atleast Pogoy is better defender than Heading...

LOL

Yes, Heading is 6'2 max. And his height is really 6'2. Bakit si Pogoy ano ba height? Lol. 6'2 is a generous estimate for Roger's height.

If Roger Pogoy is at least 6'7, that's the only time that he should be considered to be a part of the pool. He can maybe play combo forward kung 6'7ish lang sana siya. Why? Because his laterals are suspect for a 6'2ish player. He can't defend the opposing shooting guards and versatile small forwards in FIBA. Pogoy plays power forward in his amateur days and transitioned poorly in the pro. Natago lang kasi hindi masyado tinatawagan sa PBA ang hand-check and all sorts of bumpings on defense. He will definitely be sliced and diced by the likes of Zagars and dunked on by the taller wings of Latvia or Turkey. Pogoy uses his hands for defense and has bricks for feet against opposing guards/wings. Roger will just resort to rough housing and will be on foul trouble if assigned against the wing scorer of the opposing teams. Plus his 3-point shooting is really not reliable even in the Asian level. Kung hindi papasok ang 3 point shot niya, he has nothing else to offer. Better defender than Heading? BS.

[Giannis34GOD]

LOL

Yes, Heading is 6'2 max. And his height is really 6'2. Bakit si Pogoy ano ba height? Lol. 6'2 is a generous estimate for Roger's height.

If Roger Pogoy is at least 6'7, that's the only time that he should be considered to be a part of the pool. He can maybe play combo forward kung 6'7ish lang sana siya. Why? Because his laterals are suspect for a 6'2ish player. He can't defend the opposing shooting guards and versatile small forwards in FIBA. Pogoy plays power forward in his amateur days and transitioned poorly in the pro. Natago lang kasi hindi masyado tinatawagan sa PBA ang hand-check and all sorts of bumpings on defense. He will definitely be sliced and diced by the likes of Zagars and dunked on by the taller wings of Latvia or Turkey. Pogoy uses his hands for defense and has bricks for feet against opposing guards/wings. Roger will just resort to rough housing and will be on foul trouble if assigned against the wing scorer of the opposing teams. Plus his 3-point shooting is really not reliable even in the Asian level. Kung hindi papasok ang 3 point shot niya, he has nothing else to offer. Better defender than Heading? BS.

I'm not favor on Pogoy currently because he's too predictable and he's inconsistent.. But Heading is also same position as Pogoy.. Both only 6'2 and only special skills are their shooting, We saw last Dubai cup that Heading is not consistent on defense... Can't even guard Arakji.. It just the magic of Tab Baldwin and lastly Brain Goorjian hide his weakness to be effective, And you know CTC, He's not type of coach that just rely on shooting, CTC wants 2 way type of player, Don't be surprise if CTC will likely tap Lassiter than Heading... As we said, If Heading is around 6'5, He's definitely a shoo-in.. What if Heading is in off-night, Can he play D against 6'5 above off guards? Did you saw my comment i like Pogoy? As far as i know, It's CTC wants him...

[Giannis34GOD]

If it's SMC teams, including farm teams, the only reasonable additions are Navarro, Mav, Javi, and Carino at this point. Arvin may be included, but only if Oftana, Malonzo, Navarro, and Javi are unavailable.

I think he's OK with MVP team players in the pool... If Kevin Alas was not injured, He will definitely in the line up today... Pogoy was there in the practice session too... SMC only just mad on Bolick after the latter leave Northport.. If not for MVP request, Bolick will get the same treatment as Slaughter now...

[Giannis34GOD]

"Pogoy is a better defender than Heading."

Did I read that correctly?

No bias indeed... check Pogoy stats and Heading in their respective leagues' performances... I'm not Pogoy fan either...

RR Pogoy:

https://basketball.asia-basket.com/player/Roger-Ray-Pogoy/318773

Jordan Heading:

https://basketball.asia-basket.com/player/Jordan-Heading/231592

[Giannis34GOD]

Ralph cu > overseas pinoy ballers

It's like Tab Baldwin have his Nietto bros in his line up... Every coaches have their favorites... It seems fans were not used to have "DRAMA LESS" Gilas team currently... As if CTC is affected with this issues within the team.. CTC is just focusing on his current pool.. And his original plan is the 2028 Olympics... Not this year...

[IPC]

Typical SBP , lols

to be fair SGA is willing to release Abando and Heading for Gilas

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/source-gilas-tried-signing-parks-abando-wright-to-fill-scottie-spot-a800-20240622?utm_source=Facebook-Spin&utm_medium=Ownshare&utm_campaign=2024 0622-fbnp-basketball-source-gilas-tried-signing-parks-abando-wright-to-fill-scottie-spot-a800-20240622-fbnew&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2hLciD0upfexJ otWrbuuRliwttVMEt6H3qmSeIcRX85cn6fw7_xPFxriY_aem_2 wIZ8eUqqiTTOt6hM7jTgQ

They're talking about lending Heading and Abando.

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/sga-in-talks-to-loan-abando-heading-to-gilas-for-fiba-oqt-a800-20240622?utm_source=Facebook-Spin&utm_medium=Ownshare&utm_campaign=20240622-fbnp-basketball-sga-in-talks-to-loan-abando-heading-to-gilas-for-fiba-oqt-a800-20240622-fbnew

[CoJ]

They're talking about lending Heading and Abando.

https://www.spin.ph/basketball/fiba/...20240622-fbnew

SMC will be in for a rude awakening this OQT, an old brownlee and cone’s limited experience outside asia is a recipe for disaster. They are too blinded by that Asian Games gold

though let’s be honest, none of us are expecting a miracle this OQT, just hope that it wont be as embarrassing similar to 2019 FIBA WC

[Silent Killer]

No bias indeed... check Pogoy stats and Heading in their respective leagues' performances... I'm not Pogoy fan either...

RR Pogoy:

https://basketball.asia-basket.com/player/Roger-Ray-Pogoy/318773

Jordan Heading:

https://basketball.asia-basket.com/p...Heading/231592

have you seen heading play this year in nbl 1 yes or no?

you’re just basing it on stats alone without watching any of it..

and you compare the stats between the 2 leagues?

[Silent Killer]

It's like Tab Baldwin have his Nietto bros in his line up... Every coaches have their favorites... It seems fans were not used to have "DRAMA LESS" Gilas team currently... As if CTC is affected with this issues within the team.. CTC is just focusing on his current pool.. And his original plan is the 2028 Olympics... Not this year...

if you only know the plans of tab and dickel then but we know the rest of the story..

[Silent Killer]

people.. i keep posting videos and stats of jordan heading in nbl thread BUT NO ONE SEEMS TO OPEN AND WATCH THE CLIPS and LIVE GAMES..

this is what i’m saying OPEN EACH THREAD SO THAT EVERYONE IS AWARE OF EVERYTHING so that EVERYONE IS UP TO DATE. so that NO ONE IS CLUELESS.. i don’t care if you open the account in other days but try to OPEN EVERY THREAD so that you’re UPDATED..

[lem0nadi]

If RR Pogoy will get Scottie's spot it would just painful to think about it, not because of his skills but because of his sudden availability when it comes to big tournaments. I remember he did not play on the last window before the WC 2023 then he just pops out of nowhere when the WC 2023 was near. Also he missed out on the recent first window then he just pops out of nowhere again for this OQT lmao. I don't blame him but it is just funny how he is always available for big tournaments yet for regular tournaments he would not be available, although in the Asian Games it was understandable because of his heart condition but for the other tournament I don't think it is just coincidence. But then again, if he is only practice player for the team now then it is okay.

[JAMSKIE]

Offensively, He's great.. No question about it... But defensively? If Heading atleast 6'5 then for sure CTC will tap him 100%... Like we argue always with Pogoy, Heading is also 6'2 max, His position is SG, Atleast Pogoy is better defender than Heading...

Oh wait! Zairex said a 3-inch difference in height doesn't matter at all in basketball. A 6-foot-5 Heading would make the same impact as a 6-foot-2 Heading.