Amid roster mix-up, Cone says Gilas played better than expected in lone Asian Games tune-up

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Gilas Pilipinas has yet to determine its final lineup, with the team still waiting on the Asian Games organizing committee whether Calvin Abueva, Terrence Romeo, Jason Perkins, and Mo Tautuaa are eligible to play

MANILA, Philippines – As much as Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone wants to temper expectations, he cannot help but be impressed of how his wards performed in their lone tune-up for the Asian Games given the circumstances.over Korean Basketball League club Changwon LG Sakers on Friday, September 22 – two days before they fly to Hangzhou, China for the quadrennial showpiece.

“Honestly, in my book, we played better than I thought we would. But that is a little scary because you do not judge it by one game,” said Cone.Gilas Pilipinas has yet to finalize its lineup, with Calvin Abueva, Terrence Romeo, Jason Perkins, and Mo Tautuaa in danger of missing the Asian Games as they were not in the

 

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