source: gmanews.tv
Smart Gilas-Pilipinas squandered a 15-point third quarter lead to end its 32nd William Jones Cup bid with a 73-62 defeat to Lebanon on Tuesday at the Hsinchuang gymnasium in Hsincuang City, Taipei County.
Gilas enjoyed a 50-35 spread in the third quarter but failed to sustain its momentum against a barrage of three-pointers unleashed by the Lebanese.
Ghaleb Reda fired consecutive three-pointers to highlight the FIBA World Basketball Championship bound Lebanese squad’s 14-2 run that cut the deficit to three entering the pivotal fourth period.
Elie Estephan buried five three-pointers in the final quarter, the last of which gave Lebanon a 66-60 edge with three minutes and 20 seconds left in the game.
"Their three-point shots killed us," said Smart Gilas coach Rajko Toroman. "We played a good game in the first three quarters, but in the end, we didn’t control the rebounds. We couldn’t manage the rebounds. We had lots of opportunities to execute."
The Lebanese posted a 44-27 edge in rebounds.
The RP Team hopefuls finished fourth with an even 3-3 card since Japan is assured of the third spot regardless of the outcome of its game against the Taipei University All-Star due to the win-over-the-other rule. Japan defeated the Philippines, 84-74, on Monday.
Placing fourth improved the Philippines’ sixth place finish achieved by Powerade-Team Pilipinas in this same tournament last year.
The Toroman-mentored Gilas crew posted wins against Taipei University All-Star (83-52), Australian Townville Crocs (90-64) and Chinese Taipei (96-93, overtime).
Their losses came at the expense of defending champion Iran (68-61), Japan and Lebanon.
"We know that we are weak at positions four and five and we want to fix the problem," Toroman said, insisting that adding Talk ‘N Text forward Kelly Williams to Gilas’ lineup would definitely boost the team’s frontline.
Mac Baracael led the Nationals with 20 points, including the three-pointer in the third period that gave them Gilas the 15-point edge.
Chris Tiu added 13, while American import Marcus Douthit struggled against the tall Lebanese frontline and was held to only six points and 13 rebounds.
Estephan finished with 17 points, while one-time NBA player Jackson Vroman contributed 16 for the Lebanon (5-1), which placed second behind Iran (6-0). – JVP, GMANews.TV
Scores:
Lebanon 73 – Estephan 17, Vroman 16, Reda 11, Nour 10, Pharis 7, Mahmoud 4, Fahed 3, Kanaan 3, Rustom 2, Samaha 0, Akl 0, Fakhreddine 0.
Smart-Gilas 62 – Baracael 20, Tiu 13, Casio 9, Lassiter 7, Douthit 6, Lutz 3, Aguilar 2, Slaughter 2, Barroca 0.
Quarter scores: 18-19, 25-37, 49-52, 73-62.
*above photos by ESPN Taiwan
REPLAY VIDEO: Smart Gilas Pilipinas vs. Lebanon NT (Video)
Jones Cup 2010 (FINAL PLACING)
6-0 Iran NT (1st)
5-1 Lebanon NT (2nd)
4-2 Japan NT (3rd)
3-3 Philippines NT
2-4 Taiwan NT
1-5 Taiwanese Univ.
0-6 Australia-Crocs
Jones Cup 2010 MVP: Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami, Iran
Best Five:
F Marcus Douthit, Philippines
F Mohammad Samad Nikkhah Bahrami, Iran
F Takuya Kawamura, Japan
G Yuta Tabuse, Japan
G Lee Hsueh-lin, Taiwan
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Smart Gilas vs. Lebanon NT (VIDEO)
Smart Gilas vs. Japan NT (VIDEO)
Smart Gilas vs. Taiwan NT (VIDEO)
Smart Gilas vs. Townsville Crocs (VIDEO)
Smart Gilas vs. Iran NT (VIDEO)
Smart Gilas vs. Taiwan Univ. All Stars (VIDEO)
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Disaster after disaster..what more i can say. SG needs to pray and work harder.
Murzik
Kulang sa depth yung line-up. I believe that the best players are still in the PBA. Hindi applicable yung developmental sa atin. Kulang tayo sa resouces (Tao). Dapat kunin ay yung mga players na nasa peak yung mga laro nila. Just like the past, although getting players for naturalization is not a bad "idea", pero mas maayong panoorin kung puro locals ang mga naglalaro.
gudluck gilas for Stankovic Cup!
PBA na lang
4th place in a 6 team competition????? pano na kung 15 teams ung naglaro???
if ryan reyes will not be available i suggest that we include sol mercado. however if stanley prngle is availble just like sir noli eala have told me that they were able to talk to stanley pringle and hopefully he will join next tournament.
Sol Mercado will be able to contain his counter part in other countries because he has big frame and has the speed plus with good perimeter shooting percentage and beyond the arc.
i think we should give last chance to lutz in the next tournament. norwood, mercado, williams, dillinger will be enough addition. i believe ballesteros and hussaini will be kept to have an impression that the team is small. it is a ploy so that the scouts will not focus on them.
Douthit
Williams
Dillinger
Lassiter
Springle
Slaughter
Aguilar
Norwood
Baracael
Mercado
Ballesteros
Hussaini
so kita natin na hindi tayo pueding baliwain ang team phil.natin. next few months makikita nila ang kaibahan ng team phil.
Ok lang na 4th place. It shows nman na kaya natin ang Lebanon.
Go Go Smart Gilas!
enjoy now other teams.. we will conquer later.. basketball supremacy is ours..
these is our game..
this is our passion..
go gilas!!!
we believe...
danny seigle all the way..
the walking miss match.. kitang kita naman kung gaano ang iranian nagrottle kay danny..
he istill danny seigle now..
100% healthy..
I think we need Kelly Williams, another dominating and intimidating bigman(To help Douthit and Slaughter) and another point guard probably Jimmy Alapag or Chris Banchero.I think eto mga pwedeng idagdag sa Gilas na magpapalakas sa Gilas NT natin:
1.Another dominating Center/Power Forward- Slaughter and Douthit need help.We should be ready for the worse.What if our main bigmen got injured? We should have another bigman who could get the rebounds and can block shots.And someone who can score inside and who could score with a soft touch from the perimeter.
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2.Kelly Williams(6'7") with FIBA experience, aggressive in defense and offense..Versatile type of player.Can play SF and PF position
3.Gabe Norwood(6'6")-with FIBA experience, can play PG, SG, and SF... Another versatile type of player and with tremendous athleticism that could probably help us in getting more rebounds.Can play good defense.Would be a great help to complement the hardwork of Mac Baracael.
4.Jimmy Alapag(5'9")- experienced PG especially in international games. Showed his worth during the FIBA Asia 2007.I think he could counter the speed of Yuta Tabuse of Japan.Casio and Barroca are young, great pointguards but I think they also need someone in the team who is matured and experienced in international games.With his speed, Alapag can penetrate defenses and eventually make offensive situations for our team.
5. CHRIS Banchero(6'1"/ 6'2")- reminds me of a young Jimmy Alapag but he is younger, stronger and taller..I saw him play in the US and if we could really have him on our team, that would really be an advantage for us..I hope we could get him soon.Pls SBP, do whatever it takes to get him for our team
-Rafael of Canada
PROS THAT SHOULD BE ADDED TO NT!
kelly williams
ranidel de ocampo
gabe norwood
alam naman pala ni Coach na kulang sila sa and positions, eh bakit wala ginagawa ang management? nagsasayang lang ba sila ng pera at effort? nakowpooo. kung PBA ang problema. well, si mr MVP sya po me ari ng TNT kunin na si Kelly.at De Ocampo. 4 and 5 na yan. we are ok sa guards. si Baracael and Lassiter can play no. 2 and 3 spot. si Barocca ma error walang good decision making. si Casio pede depende sa kalaban. need isa point gurad na mas powerful at mas malaki pero mautak. maybe Sol Mercado. im not just sure sa playmaking ability pero he is a slasher pag kinakailangan.
a good power forward is needed. ok na tayo sa mga shooters. we need Ranidel de ocampo bata pa yan pede mag adjust sa system ni Coach.
HINDI TALAGA TAYO MANANALO SA BASKETBALL EVEN WE HAVE THE TALENT. BUT SAD TO SAY WE DONT HAVE THE HEIGHT,, BOXING NALANG E DEVELOP NATIN , O KAYA BASEBALL ,, MALI IT PA ANG GASTOS NIYAN KUMPARA SA BASKETBALL..
Yung mga magagaling jan! Umpisahan nyo ng magmagaling at manisi!!!
Mukhang tago nga ang plays ng SGP.
FIBA Asia championship starting line up
marcus douthit
kelly williams / japeth aguilar
gabe norwood /
mac baraccael
jv casio / jared dillinger
Kelly Williams is a welcome addition at the 4 position but let us also consider JARED DILLINGER as the other helpful addition at the 3 or 4 position. For now, JARED DILLINGER is the other player that could be easily recruited since he is from the Talk and Text squad and he could also be paired up with BARACAEL to boost the SMART GILAS offense and defense.
Since GABE NORWOOD(many fans like this guy to be on the team) is hard to get because he is from a different team, let us pressure the people in charge of the Smart Gilas Team and the PBa to let JARED DILLINGER be included in the GILAS line-up. KELLY WILLIAMS is a given but with DILLINGER as another reinforcement for the team it will be really be a big BOOST for everything for the team.
In conclusion, let KELLY play soon as well as JARED. Both of this kids have heart and skills along with their athleticism and hustle plays.
"Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose. Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after a crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday." ~ Wilma Rudolph
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1.i love this quotation very inspiring mas ok na yung nakaka-experience ng pagkatalo dahil marami sa ating mga filipino at basketball fans d2 hindi marunong tumanggap ng pagkatalo gus2 puro panalo.
2.maganda na rin yung nasilat ang gilas-nt previous event ng fiba-champions cup and recent jones cup.kitang kita natin ang ugaling filipino sa mga gilas player nakalamang lng sila ng konti akala mo parang nanalo na sa lotto pero nung makabawi yung lebanon pera na naging bato pa.
3.kung maalala natin noong last 2002 busan asian-games yung silver na sana ng pilipinas naging buhangin pa ng masilat pa ng host team korea.kung noong araw may programa ang PBA backed nt like smart gilas at na experience ng mga pro kung paano mabigo,mapahiya at matalo ng masakit sa iba't ibang fiba event.Dapat hindi Korea ang nagqualify at ang Pilipinas naka-gold against China.
4.Tapos na yun.let's move on and focus sa future ng gilas-nt.Walang dapat sisihin pero dapat managot ang leadership ng BCAP ni mr.narvassa dahil nag-object cla sa services ni ron jacobs as rp coach and consultant ng PBA team.
5.Maganda ang fundamentals ng gilas nt under the mentorship of coach toroman kaya cya ang naging personal handpick ni mvp because they have the same vision.Natuto ang mga batang player na always keep their feet in the ground pagnanaka-experience ng pagkatalo,magandang philosophy,work etiquette,and core values.
GOOD LUCK GILAS on your next tournament, Coach Toroman admitted that our team is weak for positions #4 & #5, so its up for the management for Gilas to take the necessary adjustment before the next tournament if not on the ASIAN GAMES. If the coaching staff beleives that some members of the current line-up is not yet ready for ASIAN WARS ON THE COURT, why not replace them with the appropriate one who can help achieve the MISSION.. MY OPINION ONLY!!!!!!
At least nakakuha award si Marcus Douthit with a deserving best center award. Good job Marcus and to Smart Gilas boys...We will support you win or loss...We are proud of your hardworks, keep on improving.
la ksi depensa.......
si baracael mka-score lang ng 2pts.....
ttra na ng ttra.........
defence wins ballgame....
definitely,toroman was right that we are weak at the pf and center position but we also need taller and mobile guards to match our rivals.maybe we shld slide baracael to play the 2 position and hopefully norwood as pg.kelly and gabe will be a great addition to the team.right now,japeth and greg are both not yet ready to man their positions as they need to be toughen-up more physically but these guys have a lot of room for improvement.so the PBA,pls.help our national team!!!go gilas!!!
Offensively Tiu and Barocca are good but mismatches defensively Gilas is weak. These two guards I think should give way to big guards as a very simple solution to improve Gilas line up.
1.after Stankovic cup and the entry of meralco franchise to the pro-league.The PBA corp.have no choice but to lend k-will to the gilas-nt for Asian games.
2.The PBL has already fold-up na source ng future PBA superstars sana.binitawan pa ng media partner na abs-cbn for promotion sana ng liga eh due to low viewership,weak ang tv ratings,dwindling gate attendance,sponsorships and competition against collegiate leagues like uaap/ncaa.
3.Kaya nakipagtie-up na lang ang pbl sa liga na dying league din and media partner basketball tv na nba ang lang bumubuhay ewan ko lang kung tatagal pa ang basketball tv until 2012 sa cable.
4.The sad part kung I-dissapprove ng PBA board baka mapilitang magwitdraw ang pldt group na isa sa major stakeholder ng liga pangalawa sa SMC at magakalamat ang relationship ng pba at sbp.Pero hindi mangyayari yan the PBA won't allow it dahil takot nila mawalan ng sponsorship from smart and PLDT group.
5.isa lang sure dyan k-will will suit-up for rp gilas for asian-games and fiba-asia olympic qualifying 2011.dapat ma-secure lng ang health condition nya.
K Wils alone may not enough what if he got injured hope will not happen. Maybe another one P.G. above 6' and one Center in case Douthit papers for naturalization is delayed.Go Gilas!!!
ang hina ng guard at small forward ng smart gilas! masyado maliliit! lge nauunahan ng rebounds! kelly williams,dilinger and norwood!!!!!!!!!!! ang kailangan ng gilas!
we need streak shooters like Chris Tiu. we can have bigger and more physical point guards. I still like Casio because mautak at may shooting. but depende sa situation so pag kelanagan na ang physical na laro. wala tayo ganyan. kelangan ang barumbado mag laro like Sol Mercado. you see there is a psychological ingredient sa Asian competition... mga arab countries they play rugged and physical at doon tayo talo lalo na pag napipikon na ang pinoy. we r sentimental and emotional pple. kita mo sa laro against lebanon. strategy na nila ang i physical tayo then tapos sira na ang laro natin. nung laro din sa Taiwan. physical at rugged. muntik tayo natalo. we need guys that are rugged players sa point guard at isang power forward na rugged. Si Ranidel pede.
ATTENTION MVP, SBP AND PBA :
ANO UUPO NA LANG BA TAYO HINDA NA GAGAWA NG PARAAN PARA MAISAMA NA SILA K WILLIAMS, GABE NORWOOD AT DELLIGER SA SMART GILAS TEAM.
TULONGAN NYO NAMAN SI COACH TOROMAN SA KANYANG TEAM PARA NAMAN SA ATING BANSA ITO!
KELAN NATIN MAIBALIK ANG GLORY DAYS NG PHILIPPINES? PALAGAY KO MALABO NA.
KAYO MVP, SBP AT PBA ANG AMING PAG-ASA AT ATING MAHAL NA BAYAN!
sayang si giles he could be a strong and athletic in center position... add reyes and alapag for point. norwood, williams and ranidel could be good for 4-5 position..
Gilas lack of chemistry and killer instinct..
We need a taller point guard and a better shooting guard. Casio, Baroca & Tiu must be
replaced by PBA players like J. Yap, Norwood and Jimmy Alapag.
I believe Toroman will not yet push the panic button because he knew that his ultimate goal is the Fiba Asia Olympic slot, I believe this problem can be fixed sooner on which spot we are weaker,please just be patient, what we must do right now is to trust the wisdom of Coach Toroman and the entire management of Smart Gilas,if we thought like these for the betterment of Smart Gilas team how much more the entire gilas who are in the recieving end.
I believe Toroman is making a gauge on his opponents come the real tournament.
Just be patient!!!
Barocca and Tiu were never been natural point guards, both played off guards in the UAAP. Ok na sila sa Gilas PG pos offensively because of their seniority in learning Toroman's system.
The sad part of it even if both improve tremendously, they are still the weak part of SG because of their size. Defensively, as manifested in the Lebanon- Gilas game, the opposing big guards outplayed them.
The problem of gilas is very simple and by fielding big PGs Gilas would solve the mismatches.
Remember PGs are the court generals and/or playmakers of the the team. Therefore all the basic qualities of the PGs should be in place.
Tiu and Barocca should stay with Gilas and would be of great help transferring the system's knowledge in the training of the big PGs.
I supposed most of the critics who viewed and commented shared the same observations. We do hope the coaching staffs know better.
Sa NBA, si Robinson ay magaling pero hindi siya nilalagay sa starting 5 as premier playmaker. Dahil sa mismatches at depende sa laro pa minsan minsan lang siyang ginagamit.
Kaya sa Gilas ok na si Casio lang ang below 6 feet na pang sub na PG.
Aminin na natin na kulang talaga sa height ang smart gilas. Kaya dapat dagdagan ng 2 pa bukod kay KWill. Wala bang kalevel na laro nila Dillinger at Norwood na makukuha sa PBL-Liga Pilipinas o baka may marecruit pa tayong fil-am sa ibang bansa. Sa tingin ko iyan ang kulang. Mahirap kasing kumuha ng player sa PBA.
3-5 n pba player ok n u! ung idag2 ntin sa gilas ok n ok un.
idag-dag nyo na ang dapat kayo naman ang taga SG management diba?hehe...mga pre mas mabuti kung mag tagalog tayo sa mga posts natin para hindi ma intindihan ng mga scouts ng ibang bansa..ok? at isa wag muna kayong mabahala, preparation lang yan JONES CUP, hintay nlang tayo sa ASIAN GAMES at FIBA ASIA CHAMPIONSHIP..ok?
Tiu and Barocca are the solution to Gilas problem by just being in the reserves. They can help train the big PGs to learn the offensive patterns by actual drill and demo.
Here’s a basketball fan’s wishlist for Coach Rajko Toroman’s Smart Gilas team:
F Aguilar, Japeth 6'10 230 lbs
F/C Ballesteros, Jason 6'8 215 lbs
F/G Baracael, Mac 6'5 184 lbs
PG Casio, J. V. 6'0 175 lbs
G/F Dillinger, Jared 6'5 220 lbs
F/C Douthit, Marcus 6'11 233 lbs
C Eman, Samigue 6'9 239 lbs
*C Reyes, Jay-R 6'8 225 lbs
G Lassiter, Marcio 6'3 190 lbs
*G Lutz, Chris 6'4 190 lbs
G/F Norwood, Gabe 6'6 210 lbs
G Reyes, Ryan 6'2 190 lbs
C Slaughter, Greg 7'0 250 lbs
*F Washington, Jay 6'8 220 lbs
F Williams, Kelly 6'7 220 lbs
Starting line-up:
C Slaughter, Greg
F Douthit, Marcus
F Williams, Kelly
G Norwood, Gabe
G Casio, J. V.
*reserves
Ranidel, Alapag, and Dillinger (TNT)should secretly be encouraged to train and familiarize with the Gilas system by giving them incentives and perks. Then by just asking the permission of the PBA they'll be ready reinforcement when the need arises.
ito ang dream lineup:
C=Douthit 6'11"
C= Slaughter 7'0"( More muscles and quickness)
C= Taulava (reserve center) 6'9"
F= Aguilar 6'9" (need more muscles)
SF= Williams 6'7" ( all around )
F= Ballesteros 6'8" (needs to improve on perimeter shooting)
F= R. de Ocampo 6'7" ( low post move)
SG= Baracael 6'5" (pure shooting)
PG= Lassiter 6'3" (to train now)
PG= Norwood 6'6"
SG= Dillinger 6'5"
SG= Ababou 6'5" (need to practice more shooting sya kukuha sa spot ni Tiu)
reserve:
SG=Lutz 6'4"
PG=Mercado 6'2"
Here's why:
Mainstays:
Aguilar, Japeth (F, 6’10, 230) – he needs to man up and use his full potential. For his sheer size, talent and athleticism, he gets a nod in coach T’s final 12.
Ballesteros, Jason (F/C, 6’8, 215) - he was a revelation in the Gilas’ stint in Dubai last January where he played beyond everybody’s expectations, and showed signs of improved defense in the latest Jones Cup.
Baracael, Mac (F/G, 6’5, 184) – it’s unfair for Baracael to play the 4 position considering his size. He is an underrated shooter. The 2 or 3 spot best suites him.
Casio, J. V. (G, 6’’0, 175) – he is by far the most consistent and clutch playmaker for Gilas. He should keep that role, either as a starter or a back-up.
Douthit, Marcus (F/C, 6’11, 233) – he is the ONE for Gilas. Though it would have been best if he was 3 years younger and 2 inches taller.
Lassiter, Marcio (G, 6’3, 190) – we now have a stopper for Rasheim Wright. Hopefully he could be our Raja Bell or Bruce Bowen for the top 2 guards of the other teams.
Slaughter, Greg (C, 7’0, 250) – though not dominant as we wish him to be, his length is what we need. He just needs more seasoning and hopefully, he could develop his strength and athleticism just a little more.
Add-ons:
Dillinger, Jared (G/F, 6’5, 220) – he can play the 1, 2, and 3 spot. He can slash, which we lacked in the recent Jones Cup, he is a perimeter defender, and he has played in past national team.
Eman, Samigue (C, 6’9, 239) – if we can develop Slaughter, why can’t we develop Eman? He’s not getting any playing time from Alaska anyways.
Norwood, Gabe (G/F, 6’6, 210) – much like Dillinger but more athletic in more ways than one.
Reyes, Ryan (G, 6’2, 190) – to this day, I believe Reyes is the best defensive point guard in the land. Quick hands that translate to steals, ideal size for a playmaker, and a slasher. Far better than Barroca, definitely.
Williams, Kelly (F, 6’7, 220) – he is in coach T’s wishlist, he is a PBA MVP, and a former national team player.
Reserves:
Reyes, Jay-R (C, 6’8, 225) – he can shoot the 3,and he’s pretty mobile compared to most big men.
Lutz, Chris (G, 6’4, 190) – he is a shooter but so far, he has not shown consistency. But it’s too early to tell as he has played in 2 tournaments so far for Gilas.
Washington, Jay (F, 6’8, 220) – we need big men who could shoot the 3 just like Jackson Vroman, Zaid Abbas or Samad Nikkah Bahrami.
just my two cents
suggest ko lang kailangan talaga ng defensive mind player ng Gilas yung kayang makipag sabayan sa malalaki ng ibang country....marami na silang scorer why not like phil jackson style of basketball put a defensive player.... If the smart gilas teams will not change the style of basketball same result like jones cup... But still belive in smart gilas team
here's why:
Mainstays:
Aguilar, Japeth (F, 6’10, 230) – he needs to man up and use his full potential. For his sheer size, talent and athleticism, he gets a nod in coach T’s final 12.
Ballesteros, Jason (F/C, 6’8, 215) - he was a revelation in the Gilas’ stint in Dubai last January where he played beyond everybody’s expectations, and showed signs of improved defense in the latest Jones Cup.
Baracael, Mac (F/G, 6’5, 184) – it’s unfair for Baracael to play the 4 position considering his size. He is an underrated shooter. The 2 or 3 spot best suites him.
Casio, J. V. (G, 6’’0, 175) – he is by far the most consistent and clutch playmaker for Gilas. He should keep that role, either as a starter or a back-up.
Douthit, Marcus (F/C, 6’11, 233) – he is the ONE for Gilas. Though it would have been best if he was 3 years younger and 2 inches taller.
Lassiter, Marcio (G, 6’3, 190) – we now have a stopper for Rasheim Wright. Hopefully he could be our Raja Bell or Bruce Bowen for the top 2 guards of the other teams.
Slaughter, Greg (C, 7’0, 250) – though not dominant as we wish him to be, his length is what we need. He just needs more seasoning and hopefully, he could develop his strength and athleticism just a little more.
Add-ons:
Dillinger, Jared (G/F, 6’5, 220) – he can play the 1, 2, and 3 spot. He can slash, which we lacked in the recent Jones Cup, he is a perimeter defender, and he has played in past national team.
Eman, Samigue (C, 6’9, 239) – if we can develop Slaughter, why can’t we develop Eman? He’s not getting any playing time from Alaska anyways.
Norwood, Gabe (G/F, 6’6, 210) – much like Dillinger but more athletic in more ways than one.
Reyes, Ryan (G, 6’2, 190) – to this day, I believe Reyes is the best defensive point guard in the land. Quick hands that translate to steals, ideal size for a playmaker, and a slasher. Far better than Barroca, definitely.
Williams, Kelly (F, 6’7, 220) – he is in coach T’s wishlist, he is a PBA MVP, and a former national team player.
Reserves:
Reyes, Jay-R (C, 6’8, 225) – he can shoot the 3,and he’s pretty mobile compared to most big men.
Lutz, Chris G, 6’4, 190) – he is a shooter but so far, he has not shown consistency. But it’s too early to tell as he has played in 2 tournaments so far for Gilas.
Washington, Jay (F, 6’8, 220) – we need big men who could shoot the 3 just like Jackson Vroman, Zaid Abbas or Samad Nikkah Bahrami.
just my two cents
In actual situation mukhang madali kumuha ng reinforcement sa sister team.
Kaya para hindi complicated huwag na kayong mag suggest ng line up na impossible makuha sa mga PBA teams.
Maguguluhan lang Gilas at SBP. Si Norwood nga na noon pa man nasa wish list na ni coach T pahirapan pang makuha.
and lastly...
6’0 guard Chris Tiu of Ateneo, 5’10 guard Andy Barroca of FEU, 5’11 guard RJ Jazul of Letran, 6’3 guard Rey Guevarra of Letran, 6’2” guard Chris Banchero of Seattle Pacific University, 6’4 forward Dylan Ababou of UST, 6’5 forward JR Cawaling of FEU, 6’7 forward Aldrech Ramos of FEU, 6'6 forward Sean Anthony of McGill, 6’8 center Magi Sison of UP, , 6’8 center Rabeh Al-Hussaini of Ateneo, 6'11" center Gian Chiu of Oberlin, 6’9” center Junmar Fajardo of University of the Visayas should make up Pool B of Smart Gilas. Coach Rajko would then have the luxury of picking a player from Pool B should any player from Pool A get injured or released again to their PBA mother clubs.
Again, just my two cents. All these players are good in their own way, don't get me wrong. But if we should consider what we saw in the recent Dubai Invitational, the Champions Cup, and the recently concluded Jones Cup, we really need size and length. With the lineup mentioned above, 6'6 average height for Gilas is fair enough. If only all basketball shareholders, including PBA ball clubs and its management, could join in this effort,setting aside egos and self-interest, we should stack our lineup now. Try them in the Stankovic Cup, and other planned tournaments prior to the Asian Games and FIBA-Asia championship. Thanks teampilipinas.info for the space. just my two cents, y'all..
here's why:
Mainstays:
Aguilar, Japeth (F, 6’10, 230) – he needs to man up and use his full potential. For his sheer size, talent and athleticism, he gets a nod in coach T’s final 12.
Ballesteros, Jason (F/C, 6’8, 215) - he was a revelation in the Gilas’ stint in Dubai last January where he played beyond everybody’s expectations, and showed signs of improved defense in the latest Jones Cup.
Baracael, Mac (F/G, 6’5, 184) – it’s unfair for Baracael to play the 4 position considering his size. He is an underrated shooter. The 2 or 3 spot best suites him.
Casio, J. V. (G, 6’’0, 175) – he is by far the most consistent and clutch playmaker for Gilas. He should keep that role, either as a starter or a back-up.
Douthit, Marcus (F/C, 6’11, 233) – he is the ONE for Gilas. Though it would have been best if he was 3 years younger and 2 inches taller.
Lassiter, Marcio (G, 6’3, 190) – we now have a stopper for Rasheim Wright. Hopefully he could be our Raja Bell or Bruce Bowen for the top 2 guards of the other teams.
Slaughter, Greg (C, 7’0, 250) – though not dominant as we wish him to be, his length is what we need. He just needs more seasoning and hopefully, he could develop his strength and athleticism just a little more.
Add-ons:
Dillinger, Jared (G/F, 6’5, 220) – he can play the 1, 2, and 3 spot. He can slash, which we lacked in the recent Jones Cup, he is a perimeter defender, and he has played in past national team.
Eman, Samigue (C, 6’9, 239) – if we can develop Slaughter, why can’t we develop Eman? He’s not getting any playing time from Alaska anyways.
Norwood, Gabe (G/F, 6’6, 210) – much like Dillinger but more athletic in more ways than one.
Reyes, Ryan (G, 6’2, 190) – to this day, I believe Reyes is the best defensive point guard in the land. Quick hands that translate to steals, ideal size for a playmaker, and a slasher. Far better than Barroca, definitely.
Williams, Kelly (F, 6’7, 220) – he is in coach T’s wishlist, he is a PBA MVP, and a former national team player.
I agree with your line up except for samigue eman. I wud prefer asi taulava or mick penissi for the reason that they have the experience, veteran leadership, and of course they are used to play the fiba rules.... and familiar with the players of other countries
"JANMYK"
FIRST 5
G- BARROCA
SG- BARACAEL
SF- K. WILLIAMS
F- J. AGUILAR - (WAG LANG SANA MAGING KABADO)
C- IMPORT
BENCH:
G ALAPAG
G CASIO
SG NORWOOD
G LASSITER
SF DILLINGER
C SLAUGHTER
F/C HUSSAINI
F/C TAULAVA OR WASHINGTON
G REYES
F ?? ISIP PA AKO.. SAYANG KASE ANG SLOT KAPAG NABABANGKO EH..
NOTE: SI CHRIS TIU MABAGAL, KAPAG MALAS WALA NA PAKINABANG, LAGI MISMATCH, HINDI ALAM GAGAWIN KAPAG NA TRAP NA... ANG POINT KO MASYADO LANG SIYA MALIIT PARA SA INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION...
WE NEED MORE HEIGHT AND SPEED.... SKILL WISE PANIS NG MGA PILIPINO LAHAT...
jay wash
dillinger
sol mercado
thoss
alapag
taulava
COACH:
jaworski
I agree to those who commented that tiu and barroca should give way to other big PGs, if they really want to help the team. Me, too also noticed these mismatches. it's true that they are good players but the other teams have also good players that are taller and faster than them. They have shown their skills, they played long all throughout the tournament but still it is not enough. PGs are the coaches inside the court if they cannot rotate the ball and decide well because they are being harrassed by taller PGs how they can create a good result? In my opinion, leave casio on the line up and get an experienced, good and taller PG.
Anonymous // July 21, 2010 9:04 PM
I agree to those who commented that tiu and barroca should give way to other big PGs, if they really want to help the team. Me, too also noticed these mismatches. it's true that they are good players but the other teams have also good players that are taller and faster than them. They have shown their skills, they played long all throughout the tournament but still it is not enough. PGs are the coaches inside the court if they cannot rotate the ball and decide well because they are being harrassed by taller PGs how they can create a good result? In my opinion, leave casio on the line up and get an experienced, good and taller PG.
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Well said. Gilas can now slide other players in their respective positions. Lutz and Ababbou will now be a SG rather than PF, Lassiter can be a PG or SG. Baracael with K will IN can now be a SF.
I know Ballesteros, Aguilar and K Will are meant to be PF. Centers would be Douthit, Slaughter and Al Hussaini. Hopefully Norwood or another big PG will be taken to complete the line up with Casio as the mainstay PG.
"Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose. Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after a crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday." ~ Wilma Rudolph
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1.i love this quotation very inspiring mas ok na yung nakaka-experience ng pagkatalo dahil marami sa ating mga filipino at basketball fans d2 hindi marunong tumanggap ng pagkatalo gus2 puro panalo.
2.maganda na rin yung nasilat ang gilas-nt previous event ng fiba-champions cup and recent jones cup.kitang kita natin ang ugaling filipino sa mga gilas player nakalamang lng sila ng konti akala mo parang nanalo na sa lotto pero nung makabawi yung lebanon pera na naging bato pa.
3.kung maalala natin noong last 2002 busan asian-games yung silver na sana ng pilipinas naging buhangin pa ng masilat pa ng host team korea.kung noong araw may programa ang PBA backed nt like smart gilas at na experience ng mga pro kung paano mabigo,mapahiya at matalo ng masakit sa iba't ibang fiba event.Dapat hindi Korea ang nagqualify at ang Pilipinas naka-gold against China.
4.Tapos na yun.let's move on and focus sa future ng gilas-nt.Walang dapat sisihin pero dapat managot ang leadership ng BCAP ni mr.narvassa dahil nag-object cla sa services ni ron jacobs as rp coach and consultant ng PBA team.
5.Maganda ang fundamentals ng gilas nt under the mentorship of coach toroman kaya cya ang naging personal handpick ni mvp because they have the same vision.Natuto ang mga batang player na always keep their feet in the ground pagnanaka-experience ng pagkatalo,magandang philosophy,work etiquette,and core values.
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TAMA.
My Smart Gilas:
1. Washington
2. Norwood
3. Williams
4. Thoss
5. Taulava
6. Aguilar
7. Slaughter
8. Solomon
9. Hussaini
10. Ritualo
11. Dillinger
12. Hatfield
HATFIELD??? FORWARD YAN DIBA SA PBA?? KAKAININ LANG YAN NG BUHAY... EH MGA HIGANTE FORWARD DUN...KAHIT GAANO KASIPAG YAN WALA MAGAGAWA YAN..
TAKE NOTE SA MGA WALANG ALAM... KAPAG ANG HEIGHT MO SA PBA 6'6 TAPOS FORWARD OR CENTRO ANG POSITION, PUNGGOK KA LANG YAN SA INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION... KASE BAKA PG OR SHOOTING GUARD LANG NILA ANG 6'6... ANG AVERAGE HEIGHT DUN NG FORWARD OR CENTER 6'9 PATAAS NA MABIBILIS..
walang outside shooter.. malabo pag ganyan ang line up... kakahiya lng sa pinas pag ganun ang placing sa international competation.