2024 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament

[CoJ]

Out of the guards in the pool, I think he’s the only one that can penetrate and break down defenses, the other ones aren’t as good at getting to the basket I think

I just hope his decision making/bball iq will improve

[IPC]

I just hope his decision making/bball iq will improve

Perimeter defense too. Outside of playing passing lanes, he has trouble on that end.

[Giannis34GOD]

The coffee talk will be 80% convincing to switch camp and try to sign him to an SMC/GInebra team,then guaranteed will don the colors again.

Maybe yes... Heading is a free agent as of now... A Gilas spot will be materialize if he joins Terrafirma (Dyip hold his rights)... SMC teams have their picks plus some usable players (Teng, Manuel or Onwubere) to use to trade for Heading BTW...

[Giannis34GOD]

I would even move Brownlee and KQ to PF and Tamayo at 5. This will make us quicker and switch on all PnR plays

Tamayo is not used to play 5... And don't do that vs Shermadini & Goga Bidatze of Georgia and Cavars of Latvia... They are both too tall and skilled for him, All of them can shoot threes and penetrate.. We have to trust Kai and JMF even they are bit slower..

[C2Hamm]

Tamayo is not used to play 5... And don't do that vs Shermadini & Goga Bidatze of Georgia and Cavars of Latvia... They are both too tall and skilled for him, All of them can shoot threes and penetrate.. We have to trust Kai and JMF even they are bit slower..

I agree to not do that against any team outside the Philippines. But tamayo was a 5 during his time with adu and nu high school. So he knows how to move underneath.

[Giannis34GOD]

It seems Bahamas hype didn't meet expectations yet, atleast in preparation matches so far, Bahamas lose to Montenegro (93-80)...

https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-olympic-qualifying-tournament-2024-riga-latvia/news/montenegro-bounced-back-against-bahamas-with-a-comeback-win

[Giannis34GOD]

I agree to not do that against any team outside the Philippines. But tamayo was a 5 during his time with adu and nu high school. So he knows how to move underneath.

Well, that was last decade... When he was in college until now, He's always either 3 or 4 spot... depending on situation... But he's fit at 4 rather than 3...

[Giannis34GOD]

Meanwhile Latvia easily dominate against Egypt 84-63

https://www.fiba.basketball/en/events/fiba-olympic-qualifying-tournament-2024-riga-latvia/news/latvia-treat-home-crowd-with-confident-win-over-egypt

[Giannis34GOD]

Will Gilas duplicate this one too when they will face Georgia in OQT?


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[magic_chiongson]

Out of the guards in the pool, I think he’s the only one that can penetrate and break down defenses, the other ones aren’t as good at getting to the basket I think

he's also the most erratic passer among the gilas guards, or even possibly this entire team.

[one21guns]

he's also the most erratic passer among the gilas guards, or even possibly this entire team.

Agree with this. Decent passing/playmaking and steady handles (can weave thru full court press and double teams plus dribble penetration) must be a prerequisite for our point guard and shooting guard pool. Combo guards and wings in the world level are longer and taller than ours so those skills are critical.

[Herms]

Anyone got the Turkey lineup for tonight’s friendly? What’s everyone’s prediction?

I still can’t believe for a country full of guards we don’t have 1 natural point guard on the team.

[TheRodster21]

he's also the most erratic passer among the gilas guards, or even possibly this entire team.

I also agree with this, which is why this guard pool isn’t the best

[KoolAid]

I have no problems with Gilas sending only 11 players, since they'll be only playing 2 games max.....lols

[KoolAid]

1 AM Manila time (8 pm in Istanbul)... I think Turkey will only parade their team B... No NBAers such as Sengun and Osman there, since Turkey just only doing this for future preparations, They are not qualified for OQT...


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will there be a livestreaming for this or a live telecast?