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As lofty because the golden aim head coach Tim Cone set for the staff, Justin Brownlee and Gilas Pilipinas are out to tug off the inconceivable within the FIBA Asia Cup
MANILA, Philippines – Justin Brownlee and Gilas Pilipinas did it within the Asian Video games, however can in addition they do it within the FIBA Asia Cup?
As lofty because the golden aim head coach Tim Cone set for the staff, the Nationals are out to tug off the inconceivable within the continental showdown to be staged in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, beginning Tuesday, August 5.
“I feel we sort of have put Asia on discover so far as saying that we’re right here and we actually need to have the ability to compete,” mentioned Brownlee.
“The Philippines is rising and I feel, it’s acquired to some extent the place, like Coach Tim mentioned, we wish to have the ability to dominate Asian basketball. I feel with the staff we’ve got, I feel that’s very attainable to do.”
“It’s simply going to take us an excessive quantity of arduous work and dedication from all people to purchase into that. With all people doing that, I feel it’s a vivid future, to be sincere, for the Gilas program.”
Profitable the Asia Cup for the primary time in 4 many years is simpler mentioned than performed for the Philippines because it must get previous formidable opponents to seize the title.
For one, defending two-time champion Australia has not misplaced since becoming a member of the Asia Cup, boasting of an ideal 12-0 file.
Sixteen-time champion China eyes redemption following disappointing exits within the final two editions, Japan appears ripe for the rostrum after making large strides lately, whereas New Zealand and South Korea stay robust contenders.
“It’s an unbelievable problem. You bought some actually good groups on the market,” mentioned Brownlee.
Brownlee will play a outstanding position as he goals to reprise his position after he led the Philippines to a historic gold medal within the 2023 Asian Video games.
He averaged 21.7 factors, 7.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.7 steals within the Asia Cup Qualifiers, the place the Filipinos completed with a 4-2 file, together with a breakthrough win over New Zealand.
The Philippines and New Zealand are bunched once more in Group D, which additionally options Chinese language Taipei and Iraq. – Rappler.com
