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Cone bullish on Gilas future with Tamayo, Quiambao, Amos
Gilas Pilipinas secured a dominant 93-54 victory against Hong Kong, remaining undefeated in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers.
Coach Tim Cone praised the young core of Carl Tamayo, Kevin Quiambao, and Mason Amos, referring to them as the future "superstars" of the national team.
Cone emphasized that these young players are still developing and learning to adapt to the team's system and build cohesive playing habits.
Carl Tamayo was a standout performer, scoring 18 points and grabbing six rebounds in just 17 minutes, shooting 8-of-15 from the field.
Kevin Quiambao contributed eight points, five rebounds, and four assists, while Mason Amos added three points.
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