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You could also consider adding Japeth; he is quicker than the other bigs. If he is at 100%, we can rely on his help to give KAT a hard time. I think the defense is more focused on KAT. I'm not sure if doubling him all the time would be a good solution, as this big man is also a good passer, with teammates who are strong attackers and some who are proficient 3-point shooters.

This is a challenging task for Coach Chot; hopefully, he'll amaze us.



If Clarkson had played, there would have been a big chance for us to win. However, all of that is just speculation, as Mexico would surely make adjustments if an NBA player were to play. Nonetheless, it was still a good game for them. At least in the last two losses, we didn't look so mismatched.

In my opinion, there should be 2 bigs playing together for Gilas. One to guard KAT, and the other one should be waiting in the paint. This way, if KAT slips past his primary defender, there's still a big man who could defend him. The only big man who could potentially limit KAT in the paint is JMF. So maybe JMF and Sotto, or JMF and Edu, will be playing together for a good combination.

However, this is just my opinion. KAT is an NBA-caliber player, and he likely has many skills that we may not have seen yet.


Not so disappointing, in fact, by the looks of it, it seemed like we could really beat Mexico if Clarkson was present.

Against Canada and Spain, KAT had a good percentage on the field goal so the opponent forced him to give up the ball to his teammates particularly on the corner where we can afford them taking rather than KAT taking the 3's or driving down the lane which could cause foul trouble on our bigs especially Junemar whom i think is a bit slow to guard KAT.

I think we have the chance to win against DR if we can limit KAT's offensive output, let his teammates beat the Gilas not him terrorizing the paint and dominate the middle for that high percentage shots.

BTW, Gilas lost to Mexico by 7 points, 84-77, Jordan Clarkson didn't play as he was rested but Gilas management assured fans that he is okay and good to go on the weekend.

I think these bigs are enough to slow down KAT. They do not necessarily need to totally stop him. They just need to slow him down and force mistakes and awkward shots. Individually, they will not slow down KAT but if a system is in place to counter KAT, then there is a possibility they can contain him.


I would also like to see Abando play for Gilas this year. The last time he was in the lineup, he did not get enough playing time to showcase his skills. We all know that this guy has the heart for the game and will give everything just to win. Now that Scottie Thompson is cleared to play, I am guessing Abando will be included in the lineup. But we will see how the coach will choose the final 12.


It is a good tune-up game. They lost double-digit but I guess they get what they needed to fix their system. I saw in the score box that Fajardo and Ramos were able to help in the scoring with 19 and 13 points respectively. That is already good because that could take away the pressure from Clarkson to score. Maybe they can fix the turnovers and protect the ball better. The Dominican Republic can be the better team, but Gilas was able to experience the brand of basketball in that region through Montenegro. They will be better prepared for KAT and the Dominican Republic when they meet come August 25.

That's a double-digit loss, but it was close in the first half. The second half is the most important, and that's where the Gilas are tested to see if they have good chemistry and are playing as one. There's no doubt about Vucevic being an NBA star and a dominant big man. However, when compared to KAT, we know who the better big man is, and it's obviously KAT. Not only can he penetrate inside, but he's also a good 3-point shooter. So, despite Montenegro having a better ranking than the Dominican Republic, I think the latter is the better team because the ranking was created when KAT was not yet confirmed to play.

Gilas lost to Montenegro.

Vucevic sparks second-half breakaway in Montenegro win over Gilas

If we're using the outcome of the match against Montenegro as a basis for evaluating Gilas' chances against the Dominican Republic, I believe there is still a possibility for Gilas to secure a victory. According to the rankings provided in the link below, Montenegro holds the 18th position, while the Dominican Republic is ranked 23rd. The proximity of their rankings suggests that the teams are relatively close in terms of skill. Even though we experienced a loss against Montenegro, it doesn't necessarily indicate complete domination, and there remains room for a competitive performance against the Dominican Republic.

https://www.fiba.basketball/rankingmen

You said it right, I would love to see how our big players will try all the possible way to stop KAT though it's not just him but there are other players who can really contribute, it's a selection of the best of the best from each country so we will expect tough competitions from each qualified teams that will play from each bracket.

In terms of surprise, let see how controversial coach chot will be on his decision picking his final 12..

KAT isn't the only threat they have; they also boast several shooters and taller, physical players. However, if we manage to contain KAT's presence in the paint, the games could become quite exhilarating. Gilas has strong outside shooters, and the fans' support could play a significant role in inspiring their performance.

With Junemar Fajardo, AJ Edu, Japeth Aguilar, and Kai Sotto, these big players will likely pose challenges for KAT in the paint. While it's difficult to directly compare an NBA player to a non-NBA player, it's plausible that KAT could face double-team defenses from our bigs.


It would be surprising if Abando isn't included in the final 12. I'm confident that fans would be disappointed and might criticize the coach's decision once again.

With KAT's height and all those edge against an average player he extremely add the weight for Dominican Republic, I see the point that the team already have that chemistry then adding another big threat surely gives them big advantage they developed team game, and that's another thing to watch out, they are leaning with each other and they are capable of beating strong team with that kind of good communications and chemistries.

Though, there's a saying "The ball is round". We never know what luck will permit or how the team's strategy will work against the opposing team.

I don't have my list since I don't want to disappoint myself. I know coach Chot will have a surprise for every gilas fan.

The Dominican Republic has reached a different level since KAT joined the team. Their newfound confidence is remarkably high, making them a tough opponent that's challenging to defeat. Our advantage lies in our team's 'PUSO', and with the games being played on our home court, the Gilas players must perform exceptionally well. Coach Chot has yet to finalize the roster to represent the country. There are rumors that Abando might not be selected, as they aim to surround JC with tall shooters who possess excellent height which we all know Abando is small.

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By the way guys, can you share here your final 12?