Black cautions Gilas on taking Angola lightly

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Black cautions Gilas on taking Angola lightly
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Gilas Pilipinas claimed the scalp of African team Ivory Coast in their friendly match on Friday night. But there sure is a world of difference playing a tuneup match compared to the FIBA World Cup.

Former Philippine team coach Norman Black said looking at the Angola national squad, Gilas will have to simply guard itself from falling into complacency.'Angola does have other good players, like they have a very good point guard and a small forward who has won an MVP in their pro league a couple years ago so we can't take that team for granted,' Black told One Sports' the Game.While some quarters believe Gilas' game against Angola on Aug.

Black, the one-time PBA grand slam coach, even noted that Fernando is expected to be the main guy for Angola due to his brute strength, ability to score near the basket, along with his high basketball IQ.'He's more of an inside player,' noted the 65-year-old Meralco team consultant. 'The way I look at him, he's face up from the perimeter, 20 feet, quick dribble and go to the basket scorer.

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