Chot Reyes lauds Gilas players’ commitment

Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO/ELVIS ZALDARIS.

MANILA, Philippines-A lot has been stated about Gilas Pilipinas’s strides throughout its coaching camp in Europe, but when there’s one thing that nationwide coach Chot Reyes is really pleased with, it’s the buy-in amongst his expenses.

“I believe one of many actually massive good points in [Estonia and Lithuania] is the gamers’ dedication,” he advised the Inquirer just lately. “Those that went there endured further hours of observe, two-a-day, and highway work, so there’s no query about it.”

“Truthfully, those that went to Europe have a much bigger likelihood than those that didn’t, all issues being equal. (Their presence) was a giant present of dedication,” he went on.

It’s that form of dedication that Reyes hopes to faucet into when the coaching squad figures in a pocket event in Guangdong, China, a number of weeks from now.

To date, the zest inside the Gilas quarters appears to haven’t tapered off.

“We’re working. That’s all we will do till then,” stated program cornerstone Dwight Ramos referring to the World Cup that the Philippines shall be cohosting alongside Japan and Indonesia starting August 25.

“We bought some video games (on faucet) and that’s going to be one other take a look at in China. That’s the place we’re going to see how a lot we actually improved from these video games in Europe,” he added.

“The least we will do, actually, is to be aggressive,” chimed in Kiefer Ravena a veteran of the World Cup in Foshan. “I believe that’s the naked minimal.”

“It’s crucial that we compete this trip. No extra nightmares of the final World Cup the place it’s solely within the first quarter and all appears misplaced,” he went on.

Gilas is scheduled to play Iran, Lebanon, Senegal and, if scheduling permits, Puerto Rico within the quick meet within the Chinese language province of Guangdong. And because the Inquirer first reported, Reyes and his expenses are additionally internet hosting Mexico in a pleasant on Aug. 21.

Kai Sotto reportedly visited Gilas throughout its tuneup recreation towards Ateneo final Thursday, however his participation within the World Cup preps stays up within the air. Jordan Clarkson, the main selection for the naturalized spot, has but to report back to camp pending negotiations with the nationwide federation.

“Competing to not be a disappointment [is the goal]. And the utmost we will do is to battle for a spot within the Olympics. That’s how we’re approaching it and we’ve got to focus in on one another [and] not regress,” stated Ravena.

“We actually made nice strides in Europe. I’m actually pleased with how we got here out regardless of the accidents,” he added.

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