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Euro friendlies to give Gilas Pilipinas a ‘good feel’ ahead of FIBA OQT
Gilas Pilipinas has traveled to Turkiye for crucial tune-up games as they aim to improve their readiness for the upcoming FIBA Olympic Qualifiers (OQT).
Head coach Tim Cone candidly admitted that the team is not yet ready for the OQT, emphasizing the importance of the friendlies to gauge their progress.
The team's objectives during these tune-up games are to see improvement on both offense and defense, rather than focusing on winning or losing.
Gilas will face higher-ranked teams, Poland (15th in the world) and Turkiye (24th), in matches designed to simulate the competitive level expected in the OQT.
Cone indicated that the team's primary focus remains on their OQT opponents, Latvia and Georgia, with the friendlies serving as a final assessment before the main competition.
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