Gilas lesson from 2014 letdown prompted a fresher team for Asiad
Gilas Pilipinas has assembled a fresh roster for the upcoming Asian Games, opting to rest several key players who competed in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers. Coach Tim Cone explained that the decision aims to manage player fatigue and provide opportunities for new talent.
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Strategic roster management is critical for national teams balancing multiple international tournaments and player health.
Rank Country Gold Silver Bronze Total See Medalist Asian Games Asian Games --> Lesson from 2014 letdown convinced Gilas to field fresher team to Asiad If you remember the Gilas disappointment at the Incheon Asiad, then you'll understand Cone's decision to bring a different Gilas team to Nagoya by Reuben Terrado 12 hours ago PHOTO: SBP THE Gilas Pilipinas team bound for the 20th Asian Games has left Manila on Wednesday morning to continue its build-up after preparing separately from the national squad that competed in the FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
The Asiad squad is different from the Gilas team at the World Cup qualifiers with the exception of Justine Baltazar and Justin Arana, who were called up due to the unavailability of Kai Sotto, Dwight Ramos, Kevin Quiambao, AJ Edu, and Carl Tamayo.
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