The incoming Ateneo forward had five points and five rebounds in just 16 minutes of playing time when the Philippines routed Indonesia, 100-70, in February. But on Friday against Thailand, Ramos displayed his full arsenal, going 7-of-7 from the field and 4-of-4 from the line to score a team-high 20 points.
After the Philippines' 93-61 demolition of Thailand, Ramos said: "Ball just went in today, I guess. I feel good. My teammates passed me the ball, they got me in the right spots. We were just out there trying to have fun, trying to follow our game plan." "I'm not surprised, because he used to practice with us even last year," said Kouame, who was one of the pillars of Ateneo's perfect campaign in the UAAP Season 82 men's basketball tournament.
Scoring is clearly not a problem for Ramos, who showed on Friday night that he can create his own shot but also benefited from the playmaking of the Gilas guards. Kouame points out, however, that Ramos can also set up his teammates and is able to organize the Gilas offense when called upon.Watching Ramos shine for the national team makes Kouame even more excited to team up with him in the future -- both with Gilas Pilipinas and with the Blue Eagles.
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