Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone assures readiness for any player unavailability during the third and final window of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers in February. Cone addresses concerns following Kai Sotto's knee injury, highlighting Japeth Aguilar's ability to replace big men and Mason Amos's versatility. While acknowledging the growing desire for a larger player pool, Cone emphasizes the program's commitment to its initial, lean roster.
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone stressed that the national team will be ready in any eventuality that one of his 12 players would not be available for the third and final window of 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers in February.
“Well, that’s why we have Japeth. Japeth is there to replace any of the bigs that we have. And if you can tell me there’s another big out there that matches Japeth’s size and ability, then I’ll be happy to look at him,” said Cone. Sotto’s knee appeared to have buckled while attempting a post move at the 6:20 mark of the opening frame. He was down for the count and had to be stretchered off the floor although it was an encouraging sign that he managed to return to the bench and watch the rest of the game.
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