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…

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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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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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NBA: Luka Doncic, Tim Hardaway lead Mavericks over Lakers

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic reacts to a call during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Lakers in Dallas, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/LM Otero) DALLAS— Luka Doncic is piling up the minutes with All-Star sidekick Kyrie Irving sidelined by a bruised foot. When his back cooperates, Tim…

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New York Jets bench Zach Wilson for Tim Boyle at quarterback vs Miami Dolphins on Sky Sports | NFL News

Robert Saleh, New York Jets head coach, on changing his starting quarterback from Zach Wilson to Tim Boyle: “Just to give him an opportunity, a different style of quarterback. To see if he can do something with the offense”; Dolphins @ Jets on Friday, live on Sky Sports from 8pm Last Updated: 20/11/23 11:11pm New…

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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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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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