The general projections of most Filipino hoops fans came to pass. It was probably the easiest choice the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) had to make, despite their smokescreen of a "selection process." There was really no way to not choose Tim Cone as Gilas coach after his Asian Games performance.

Considering Cone's age, and how this is probably his last tour of duty, it was a no-brainer. Hoops fans now have their wish–a foreign coach that would not irk the Basketball Coaches Association of the Philippines (BCAP).

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