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GILAS LOCAL WISHLIST

With the recent change of Quentin Millora-Brown’s status in FIBA, there’s still plenty of players Gilas fans can wish on to be recorgnized as local and play for the national team in the future.

Jordan Clarkson (6-4,33 G)

Of course, there's no list like this without now-New York Knicks' guard Jordan Clarkson. Gilas fans may argue who is the better naturalized player between JC and JB but if ever the two joined forces, it would be epic and a spectacle to see. Clarkson is a legit-NBA firetorch. Efficiency maybe a question in his game but JC is undoubtedly unguardable on the international stage.

Angelo Kouame (6-11, 27 C)

Another naturalized player of Gilas, Kouame is a solid and reliable big inside, especially defensively. Granting him a local status can shore up our frontline as JMF and Japeth are catching up with age and effectiveness.

Mike Phillips (6-8,23 F/C)

Motor Mike is a workhorse big man of DLSU Green Archers. His energy, hustle and grit will greatly benefit the national team that lacks an animated player who hypes up the crowd. More than that, Philips is a reliable rebounder, has an expanding game and fits the timeline of our Gilas future core.

Zave Lucero (6-6, 25 F)

Zavier Lucero buzz with Gilas Pilipinas made noise after a surprise inclusion in the national team pool. His status remains uncertain though as he failed to even participate in training. If ever he will be pronounced as local, Zave’s versatility at his size could provide ample support. A capable scorer and defender, Lucero can be a reliable winger and even big in some small ball line-ups.

SHOOTING RESCUE?

Other than rebounding and inside presence on both ends, shooting had been one of the vital problems Gilas Pilipinas encountered recently.

Our national team ranked 12/16 teams in the FIBA Asia Cup in terms of three point shooting with only 30.1%(44/146). When it comes our players, only Justin Brownlee(48.3%) and Kevin Quiambao(44.4%) shot above 35% from beyond the arc all tournament long. Comparison to other Gilas players:

Carl Tamayo(33.3%), Dwight Ramos(20.6%), Scottie Thompson(16.7%), AJ Edu(23.1%), Chris Newsome(12.5%), CJ Perez(33.3%), and Calvin Oftana(15.4)

And with the emphasis of spacing in the international stage, it spells doom. With that in line, who would you think is the best shooter to add in our pool if ever coach Tim Cone desires to? Jordan Heading? Arvin Tolentino? Ken Tuffin? SJ Belangel?

UNPLAYABLE KRAKEN?

Despite starting in the last 4 games of Gilas Pilipinas, Jun Mar Fajardo played sparingly (11.6 mins) in games against IRQ, KSA and AUS. This was below his 17 mins average in the first 2 Gilas games.

Many point out his lack of defense that offsets his contribution offensively. Most teams attacked him in pick and roll coverage with JMF looking to sag off on the ball handler, presenting an uncontested shot as the recovering defender failed to navigate towards the screen.

With that in line, is it time for the Kraken to step away from national team duties? Or is it coaching that dimmed his chances to contribute positively?

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT FOR GILAS PILIPINAS

The current Gilas Pilipinas handled by coach Tim Cone is a mix of young and experienced cagers. And speaking of youth, the Gilas Pilipinas' future for upcoming tournaments is looking bright with:

Dwight Ramos: 26 years old
Kevin Quiambao: 24 years old
Carl Tamayo: 24 years old
AJ Edu: 25 years old
Kai Sotto: 24 years old

At the helm of the national team program.

Saint Dwight Bounce Back

After an underwhelming showing against the Chinese Taipei, Gilas Pilipinas star Dwight Ramos had a bounce back outing versus the New Zealand Tall Black.

Unfortunately, the national team absorbed another loss against the Kiwis.

Dwight for February Window?

Pampanga’s Best!!!

A proud product of Pampanga, Justine Baltazar once again flexes his might in MPBL, now donning his hometown team, the Giant Lanterns. The 6’7” Gilas forward showcased his complete as he carried Pampanga to the National Finals.

This momentous achievement shows that the 26-year-old is genuinely Pampanga’s best. But the challenge still stands: can he become the MPBL’s brightest star?

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Lumipat na sa PSL?

Ang nakilalang takaw gulo sa PBA at tigasing center na si Kelly Nabong ay sa Pilipinas Super League na pala naglalaro. Kasama ito sa Davao Occidental Tigers at nagsisilbing starting center ng team sa kasalukuyang season.

Sa height niyang 6’6 ay paniguradong malaking tulong ito sa koponan lalo na’t hindi naman ganun kalakihan ang mga players na naglalaro sa liga. Pero ang advantage na ito ay mukhang hindi pa nagagatasan ng kanyang team dahil sa last nila ay 13 minutes lang ito naglaro at nakagawa ng 3 points, 2 rebounds at 2 assists.

Sa tingin mo ba dapat pang bigyan ng second chance si Kelly Nabong sa PBA?

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PBA o PSL?

‘Yan ang desisyon na kailangan gawin ngayon ng 6’0 highflying guard na si Franky Johnson. Ayon kasi sa Basketball Zone ay nakakuha ito ng interes mula sa dalawang liga kasama na ang MPBL. Ang PBA at PSL nga ay nasa simula pa lang ng kanilang season habang ang liga ni People’s Champ, Manny Pacquiao ay nasa Finals na.

Kung ikaw si Johnson, anong liga ang gusto mong laruan?

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MPBL Finals na!

Kumpleto na ang cast ng National Finals ng MPBL matapos pabagsakin ng Bacoor City Strikers ang Batangas City Embassy Chill para kuhanin ang South Division title. Pero hindi pa tapos ang laban dahil kanila naman susunod kakalabanin ang Pampanga Giant Lanterns.

Sino sa tingin mo ang may bentahe sa tapatan?

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