Ange Kouame joins Gilas pool for FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers

Updated Thu, November 14, 2024 at 2:19 PM Published Mon, November 11, 2024 at 3:27 PM

Naturalized player Ange Kouame has been included in the 15-man pool for Gilas Pilipinas for the second window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.

His inclusion provides flexibility for coach Tim Cone, especially with injuries to AJ Edu, Jamie Malonzo, and Kai Sotto.

Cone expects Justin Brownlee to be the primary naturalized player for the upcoming games against New Zealand and Hong Kong, as only one naturalized player can be on the court at a time.

However, Cone views Kouame as a valuable long-term part of the Gilas program, ready to be plugged into the lineup if needed.

Kouame's immersion in the system ensures he knows what is expected of him and can seamlessly join preparations.

This inclusion marks Kouame's return to the national team program after previously suiting up under former coach Tab Baldwin.

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