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Cone dusts off FIBA draw result
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone expressed a pragmatic outlook on the team's draw for the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, acknowledging their placement in a challenging Group A with Australia, New Zealand, and Guam.
Cone admitted he did not watch the draw ceremony and only learned of the results the following morning.
He emphasized that the team has no control over the draw and therefore will not dwell on it, stating, "It is what it is."
The focus remains on preparing and performing to secure one of the seven available World Cup spots, regardless of the opponents.
Cone stressed that the ultimate goal is to qualify for the World Cup, rather than focusing on individual game outcomes within the group stage.
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Gilas Pilipinas has been drawn into a challenging group for the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers, facing world No. 7 Australia, No. 22 New Zealand, and Guam in Group A.
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Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone expressed confidence that the national team can defeat any opponent in the upcoming 2027 Fiba World Cup Qualifiers with the return of Kai Sotto from injury.
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