Tag: Cone
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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Tim Cone says ‘no talk’ yet with SBP about him staying as Gilas coach
Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone. –ASIAN GAMES POOL MANILA, Philippines–Tim Cone and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) have remained in touch even after the Asian Games, but the seasoned mentor said the talks are hardly about him staying on Gilas Pilipinas’ coaching saddle. “I did see (Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al) Panlilio tonight,…
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PBA: Tony Bishop ‘real logical choice’ as Ginebra import, says Tim Cone
Ginebra coach Tim Cone.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Ginebra coach Tim Cone barely did any interviews after his gold medal coaching stint with Gilas Pilipinas in the Asian Games last month. So when he faced the media on the PBA Season 48’s opening day, he had to address the elephant in the room with Justin Brownlee not…
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Tim Cone on Justin Brownlee’s failed doping test: ‘It kind of blows our mind’
Tim Cone reacts during the gold medal game between the Philippines and Jordan. —REUTERS MANILA, Philippines—Coach Tim Cone admitted that Justin Brownlee’s positive doping test after Gilas Pilipinas’ Asian Games gold conquest came as an absolute surprise for him. Cone, who steered the Philippines to the historic victory that ended a 61-year drought, said there…
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As Ginebra rests bid on Tony Bishop, Tim Cone optimistic on versatility
Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net From what he saw in Tony Bishop the last time Barangay Ginebra faced the import, coach Tim Cone sees no problem dealing with the dilemma of having to find a temporary replacement for Justin Brownlee.“ We really liked his versatility, the way he can play on and off…
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Tim Cone gets to do a little ‘writing’ for Philippine basketball
Philippines’ coach Earl Cone is carried by his team players after winning the gold medal game between Jordan and the Philippines at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou in China’s eastern Zhejiang province on October 6, 2023. (Photo by William WEST / AFP) Sometime at the height of the coronavirus pandemic, Tim Cone spoke…
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Tim Cone all praises for Brownee, Gilas after ‘miracle’ win over China
Justin Brownlee and Gilas Pilipinas celebrate victory after the men’s basketball match between Philippines and China in the 19th Asian Games at Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium on October 4, 2023. (Photo by CHINASPORTS/VCG )No Use China. MANILA, Philippines — Even Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone couldn’t stop marveling at Justin Brownlee’s amazing clutch plays…
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Cone puts national team in Bahrain state of mind
The Philippines’ defense will hone in on shooter Mosti Rashed (right).—FIBA PHOTO Gilas Pilipinas practiced one last time on home soil Saturday afternoon turning in light work but channeling their focus on a particular opponent: Bahrain. “We watched a little bit of video on Bahrain today and they can pose some problems because they shoot…
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Cone sees added ‘little belief’ among Gilas players amid eligibility issues
Gilas Pilipinas huddles after beating Changwon in a tuneup game at PhilSports Arena.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Gilas Pilipinas triumphed over visiting Changwon LG Sakers on Friday night, pocketing some sort of a morale boost ahead of the 19th Asian Games. The Philippines held off the Korean Basketball League semifinalists in Justin Brownlee’s first-ever competitive game since a…
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Gilas Final 12 for Asian Games ‘excited, motivated’, says Tim Cone
Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone during the team’s opening training with the Gilas Women’s team on Thursday at Philsports Arena. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Gilas Pilipinas is just more than a week away from competing in the pandemic-delayed 2022 Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, and interim coach Tim Cone is ready for it. And so is…
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