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TIGHT IS MIGHT: Cone wants to keep Gilas Pilipinas core intact
Gilas Pilipinas is set to compete in the FIBA Asia Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia next year with its current lineup intact.
Coach Tim Cone emphasized the importance of continuity and stability, drawing parallels to his management of Barangay Ginebra in the PBA.
Cone expressed reluctance to expand the player pool, believing it would necessitate more extensive training and potentially disrupt the team's current chemistry.
The Gilas team has demonstrated strong performance in the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers, securing dominant wins against Hong Kong and New Zealand.
A victory by New Zealand against Chinese Taipei would officially confirm Gilas Pilipinas' qualification for the continental tournament.
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