Gilas Pilipinas’ Carl Tamayo throughout a sport vs Jordan within the Fiba World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIREr.web
MANILA, Philippines–Coach Tim Cone is holding out hope that Carl Tamayo can be high-quality after struggling a sprained ankle in Gilas Pilipinas’ 82-81 extra time victory over Jordan within the fourth window of the Fiba World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers.
Tamayo left with 7:58 left within the third quarter after rolling his left ankle whereas driving to the ring and spent the remainder of the thrilling encounter at Mall of Asia Area enjoying the position of cheerleader.
Whereas Tamayo was in a position to stroll on his personal, Cone stated his standing and availability for Sunday’s essential tiff with Iran on the identical venue will rely on his restoration.
“Proper now, he can stroll. However past that, it’s swollen. It’s a sprained ankle,” Cone stated. “We’ll give him the remedy tonight, and tomorrow and we’ll see how he’s at that time.”
That additionally places Cone to ponder whether or not he’ll make a slight change to his 12-man roster, with RJ Abarrientos and Justin Arana a part of the pool.
Gilas Pilipinas’ Carl Tamayo suffers a sprained ankle throughout a sport vs Jordan within the Fiba World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.web
Abarrientos and Arana had been the final two cuts for the window, however Fiba guidelines permit modifications throughout the window, offered the gamers are within the official pool.
Cone, nevertheless, would quite follow the established order.
“Within the meantime, we nonetheless have RJ and Justin on the listing,” he stated. “These two guys may fill in for Carl, if needed. Hopefully, it received’t be needed.”
Earlier than taking place, Tamayo was one of many brilliant spots for Gilas with eight factors, together with a three-pointer to finish the half, slicing Jordan’s result in 44-39, a shot Cone described as uplifting.
