Tim Cone Unfazed by Gilas' Tough FIBA Draw: Focuses on World Cup Qualification
Source: news.source.inquirer
Tim Cone, coach of Gilas Pilipinas, remains unconcerned about the team's challenging draw for the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Despite being grouped with strong teams like Australia and New Zealand, Cone emphasized the importance of qualifying for the World Cup over worrying about specific opponents. He reiterated his focus on achieving a top 7 finish in the qualifiers, highlighting the team's upcoming Asia Cup campaign in Jeddah as a priority.
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Tim Cone, coach of Gilas Pilipinas, is not overly concerned about the team's draw for the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers.
Gilas Pilipinas is grouped with Australia, New Zealand, and Guam in Group A.
Cone's primary focus is on qualifying for the World Cup, aiming for a top 7 finish in the qualifiers.
Before the qualifiers, Gilas will compete in the Asia Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Cone believes in doing whatever it takes to qualify, rather than focusing on beating specific teams.
