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Tim Cone tackles four-year Gilas program
Tim Cone reacts during the gold medal game between the Philippines and Jordan. —REUTERS The country’s national basketball team, which on Monday officially started its era under Tim Cone, will be navigating its path to qualify for several high-profile tournaments using growth and continuity as its compass. “I think that’s one thing that we’ve always…
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Cone names intrepid 12 to make up long-term Gilas Pilipinas program
Tim Cone in his Asian Games victory ride. —PDI FILES The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) expectedly made its announcement of appointing Tim Cone as the new man in charge of the Gilas Pilipinas national men’s basketball team program, a no-brainer considering the success he came up with when the Filipinos ended a 61-year wait…
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Tim Cone officially named Gilas coach, picks 12-man pool
FILE–Gilas Pilipinas players carry their head coach Tim Cone following their win over Jordan in the men’s basketball gold medal match at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) MANILA, Philippines–Tim Cone will be calling the shots for Gilas Pilipinas—this time permanently. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas made…
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Tim Cone lauds ‘very deep’ San Miguel after Ginebra exit
Ginebra coach Tim Cone in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup semifinals against San Miguel. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Multi-titled coach Tim Cone gave credit where credit is due after Ginebra was given the boot in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup by San Miguel. After the Gin Kings’ Game 3 94-91 loss to the Beermen that ended their Commissioner’s…
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Tim Cone says SBP still ‘up in the air’ on Gilas coaching job
Ginebra coach Tim Cone.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines–Tim Cone on Friday night shot down speculations that he has become a lock to become the coach of Gilas Pilipinas. “I think everybody has jumped the gun on this,” Cone told reporters shortly after steering the Gin Kings past NorthPort, 106-93, to punch the third semifinal ticket in…
Read More Gilas tour not ‘a simple yes or no’ for Tim Cone
Gilas Pilipinas players carry their head coach Tim Cone following their win over Jordan in the men’s basketball gold medal match at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) The Philippines’ calendar for international tournaments officially starts in February, when Fiba takes the lid off the first qualification…
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Cone admits Ginebra fate not completely in its hands
Barangay Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson gestures after hitting a 3-pointer against TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Barangay Ginebra doesn’t see itself having a firm hold of its fortunes for the twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) Commissioner’s Cup despite pulling off two wins that included a hard-fought result on…
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PBA: Tim Cone relishes Scottie Thompson-Calvin Oftana Christmas duel
Barangay Ginebra’s Scottie Thompson gestures after hitting a 3-pointer against TNT in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra coach Tim Cone was on the edge of his seat watching Scottie Thompson and TNT’s Calvin Oftana in the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Christmas Day game at Araneta Coliseum on Monday. While Thompson and the Gin Kings…
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Cone to let LA loose in return to PBA floor
FILE – Barangay Ginebra guard LA Tenorio. PBA IMAGES Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone will not play the spoiler when LA Tenorio makes his eagerly-awaited Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) return. “We have no restrictions for him. We will throw him out there and let him dictate how much time he gets,” he told the Inquirer…
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Tim Cone wins fourth Coach of the Year plum at PBA Awards Night
Tim Cone gives his speech after being named Coach of the Year for the fourth time in the PBA Awards.–Melo Fuertes/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra coach Tim Cone was hailed as the Virgilio “Baby” Dalupan Coach of The Year for a fourth time in the 2023 PBA Press Corps Awards Night on Monday night at Novotel in…
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