(UPDATE) WITH at least four tune-up matches already in Gilas Pilipinas' belt, wingman Dwight Ramos feels the national team is getting the training it needs as part of its build up for the 2023 FIBA World Cup this August. The Philippine team dropped its first two matches against Estonia and Finland in Tallinn last week. Gilas Pilipinas’ Dwight Ramos FIBA PHOTOThe 6-foot-4 Ramos said there's definitely a big difference playing against European players as compared to American or even Asian teams. Estonia and Finland gave Gilas trouble with its ball pressure that saw the national team turn the ball over an average 19 times per contest. The Japan B.League Asian import added Gilas' weakness will be exposed through these tuneup matches.


Source:   Manila Times
July 03, 2023 16:25 UTC