National Team

Slaughter and Fajardo can develop at a longer period of time with the presence of someone like CJ Giles to man the slot. Like Vroman and Wright, we expect Giles to be playing practically the entire game anyway and so long as he avoids fouls (which he was prone to in the last FIBA Champions' Cup) and learns the ramifications of the FIBA rules, we'll do well with him inside and have Slaughter and Fajardo undergo apprenticeship from him.

Note that Dennis Still, Jeff Moore and Chip Engelland likewise played extended minutes during their NCC stint. They practically played the entire 40 minutes of the game, with Calma and Franz Pumaren sharing time at the point, Reyes, Caidic and Samboy playing together or spelling each other, Dignadice given a decent playing time help out Moore and Still, and Yturri giving Still a breath spell if needed. Barroca's potential is huge - he can be the next Johnny Abarrientos of the Philippines if he continues to flourish in the Toroman system. He obviously has the trust and confidence of his Serbian coach, which allows him to perform at top level everytime. Ababou, Tiu and Casio would play roles in the team by scoring from the outside.