2026 FIBA U18 Asia Cup

[sroth3839]

Two years into the future.

List potential prospects as well as coaches here.

The SBP should consider hosting this event.

[earldeboy]

Born-2008 players and younger, notable prospects off the top of my head:

1. James Sanderson - 6'2
2. Harrison Jones - 6'6
3. Prince Carino - 6'6
4. Kenji Moral - 6'0
5. Patrick Pasinos - 6'5 (not sure if born '08 or '07)
6. Mark Dulin - 6'5 (not sure if born '08 or '07)
7. Travis Pascual - 6'2
8. Brian Stevenson - 6'5
9. Eion Braga - 6'8 (still raw but promising)
10. Prince Yap - 6'8 (raw??)
11. Owen Calanasan - 6'9 (still raw)
12. Jordan Mize - 6'6 (very slim chance we'll have him as he's already shortlisted for USAB)
13. Kainoa Patton - 6'3 (raw but high upside)
14. Tyler Reyes - 6'8 (still raw but will be trained in the US)
15. Ziv Espinas - 6'4
16. Gab Castro - 6'5 (raw)

Most of these kids can still grow an inch or two. I've also included raw but tall prospects as they still have a chance to improve drastically over time.

[alfrancis]

Born-2008 players and younger, notable prospects off the top of my head:

1. James Sanderson - 6'2
2. Harrison Jones - 6'6
3. Prince Carino - 6'6
4. Kenji Moral - 6'0
5. Patrick Pasinos - 6'5 (not sure if born '08 or '07)
6. Mark Dulin - 6'5 (not sure if born '08 or '07)
7. Travis Pascual - 6'2
8. Brian Stevenson - 6'5
9. Eion Braga - 6'8 (still raw but promising)
10. Prince Yap - 6'8 (raw??)
11. Owen Calanasan - 6'9 (still raw)
12. Jordan Mize - 6'6 (very slim chance we'll have him as he's already shortlisted for USAB)
13. Kainoa Patton - 6'3 (raw but high upside)
14. Tyler Reyes - 6'8 (still raw but will be trained in the US)
15. Ziv Espinas - 6'4
16. Gab Castro - 6'5 (raw)

Most of these kids can still grow an inch or two. I've also included raw but tall prospects as they still have a chance to improve drastically over time.

Many of the prospects are eligible for the U16 next year. It will serve as a filter and gives us a picture who's ahead in development. A 2 year grind will definitely improve and mature their games.

[lem0nadi]

Born-2008 players and younger, notable prospects off the top of my head:

1. James Sanderson - 6'2
2. Harrison Jones - 6'6
3. Prince Carino - 6'6
4. Kenji Moral - 6'0
5. Patrick Pasinos - 6'5 (not sure if born '08 or '07)
6. Mark Dulin - 6'5 (not sure if born '08 or '07)
7. Travis Pascual - 6'2
8. Brian Stevenson - 6'5
9. Eion Braga - 6'8 (still raw but promising)
10. Prince Yap - 6'8 (raw??)
11. Owen Calanasan - 6'9 (still raw)
12. Jordan Mize - 6'6 (very slim chance we'll have him as he's already shortlisted for USAB)
13. Kainoa Patton - 6'3 (raw but high upside)
14. Tyler Reyes - 6'8 (still raw but will be trained in the US)
15. Ziv Espinas - 6'4
16. Gab Castro - 6'5 (raw)

Most of these kids can still grow an inch or two. I've also included raw but tall prospects as they still have a chance to improve drastically over time.

Prince Carino, Andwil Yap, Kai Patton, Tyler Reyes, and Jordan Mize are stilll all eligible for the U16 next year.


Mize will have a hard time breaking into the lineup of the US team, as his position as a wing is the most loaded with all the best players. In contrast, JJ Mandaquit, with his unique skills as a pure point guard, stands out and was included in the US team.

Even KD himself said it is the most important position in the NBA. I mean the Wing position prolly has the most players drafted every NBA Draft.

[Dotch]

Barely teen Fil-African 6'3 Sam Esomchi looks promising

[BJ_Reloaded]

Braedon Gupilan-Holt, Ajani Jones and the son of the previous FSA of UE looks promising the last time I've watched those kids played thanks to their african genes they continue improving their physical attributes.

[earldeboy]

Watched the UAAP U16 game between Adamson and DLSU earlier, 6'3 SG/SF Keefe Illedan from Adamson JHS team looks promising and has high upside. As far as I know, kid just turned 14 and is already one of the main players for his team. Hopefully he'll be called up next year for BGU16 for developmental/exposure purposes, even if he will not be included in the final line-up.

[earldeboy]

Prince Carino, Andwil Yap, Kai Patton, Tyler Reyes, and Jordan Mize are stilll all eligible for the U16 next year.


Mize will have a hard time breaking into the lineup of the US team, as his position as a wing is the most loaded with all the best players. In contrast, JJ Mandaquit, with his unique skills as a pure point guard, stands out and was included in the US team.

Even KD himself said it is the most important position in the NBA. I mean the Wing position prolly has the most players drafted every NBA Draft.

Hopefully Mize's camp considers playing for Batang Gilas. Kid will dominate Asian U16 comp.

[lem0nadi]

Hopefully Mize's camp considers playing for Batang Gilas. Kid will dominate Asian U16 comp.

I think they do really consider it, Mize himself acknowledge his filo roots. It is just a matter of when (or if) he will get his PH passport and if he will be included to the final lineup of US youth.

[Tuck]

New coach for the youth but a very familiar names being floated out. PG

[live_evil]

who are the candidates?

[ZIMATAR]

I hope they choose Coach Ayo or Coach Toroman as the new head coach for Batang Gilas. In my opinion, they are the top developmental coaches currently available in the Philippines.

[BJ_Reloaded]

I think they do really consider it, Mize himself acknowledge his filo roots. It is just a matter of when (or if) he will get his PH passport and if he will be included to the final lineup of US youth.

Good Day Sir lemon,

that long wing span of the kid is something.

for me it doesn't matter if the kid will be able to crack the final 12 of Uncle Sam's Under team

for as long as the kid had obtain his PH docs before his 16th bday in the same situation as the JJ kid and Kamaka

Sir Mets and his small circles are eager people who loves to do some legworks because they love the game and they've already know(?) the process

in the same breath as Sir Dave and Sir Nardy

besides it is within his parameters in that vast Californiacation

"Trust the Process".

[BJ_Reloaded]

I hope they choose Coach Ayo or Coach Toroman as the new head coach for Batang Gilas. In my opinion, they are the top developmental coaches currently available in the Philippines.

Good Day Sir Zims,

those coaches are had the brains to be our next HC for BG

but we all know the history, it's an onion

I think the best approach on this is to gather and had a meeting

on all stakeholders involved in HS and College schools

to avoid that "Pirates of the Caribbean" storyline

i don't thing setting a meeting would cost a lot on our NF

[earldeboy]

Good Day Sir lemon,

that long wing span of the kid is something.

for me it doesn't matter if the kid will be able to crack the final 12 of Uncle Sam's Under team

for as long as the kid had obtain his PH docs before his 16th bday in the same situation as the JJ kid and Kamaka

Sir Mets and his small circles are eager people who loves to do some legworks because they love the game and they've already know(?) the process

in the same breath as Sir Dave and Sir Nardy

besides it is within his parameters in that vast Californiacation

"Trust the Process".

Are they in contact with the Mize's camp already sir regarding his PH docs? If so, then that's great news.