Chot Reyes lauds Gilas gamers' dedication

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

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

“I feel one of many actually massive positive factors in [Estonia and Lithuania] is the gamers’ dedication,” he advised the Inquirer lately. “Those that went there endured additional hours of follow, two-a-day, and highway work, so there’s no query about it.”

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

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

Thus far, the zest throughout the Gilas quarters appears to haven’t tapered off.

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

“We received some video games (on faucet) and that’s going to be one other check 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 are able to do, actually, is to be aggressive,” chimed in Kiefer Ravena a veteran of the World Cup in Foshan. “I feel that’s the naked minimal.”

“It’s crucial that we compete this outing. 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 brief meet within the Chinese language province of Guangdong. And because the Inquirer first reported, Reyes and his costs 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 are able to do is to battle for a spot within the Olympics. That’s how we’re approaching it and now we have to focus in on one another [and] not regress,” mentioned Ravena.

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