The Daily Tribune
WANTED: BEST ATHLETE: Cone faces tough decision ahead of Rookie Draft
Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone acknowledges the challenge of picking 10th in the PBA Draft, stating he cannot select top prospects like Justine Baltazar or Kai Ballungay.
Cone will instead focus on the best available athlete who fills a position, regardless of whether they are a big man or a point guard.
Baltazar is projected to be the No. 1 overall pick, and Ballungay is also expected to be chosen early.
Ginebra has the 10th overall pick and additional picks in the second round.
The team aims to find players who can make an impact on the league, as Cone believes the first round is deep.
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