In Tim Cone’s list, Johnny A still reigns supreme: ‘Unequivocally’

Musong R. Castillo 03/09/2024

Tim Cone spent a lot of time chatting with members of the Inquirer sports staff earlier this week, talking of how “adventurous” his flight to the Philippines was as a 9-year-old back in 1966. He talked about…

Gilas gold: Tim Cone’s defensive magic key to victory, says Brownlee

10/07/2023

MANILA, Philippines–A crucial defensive tweak on Gilas Pilipinas’ defense, turned out to be the magic key that delivered the country’s first Asian Games gold medal in men’s basketball in 61 years. The Philippines dumped Jordan, 70-60 on…

Gilas’ Asian Games roster woes stay status quo

Denison Rey A. Dalupang 09/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines–Less than 24 hours before Gilas Pilipinas’ flight for the 19th Asian Games in China, interim national coach Tim Cone offered no resolution to the manpower woes hounding the program. “We don’t have anything,” Cone told…

No shortage of brilliance on Gilas bench with Cone aboard

Denison Rey A. Dalupang - Reporter / @sonrdINQ 06/23/2022

Gilas Pilipinas knows that it needs to go to the 2023 Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup armed to the teeth—with no shortcuts. “Like I’ve said, we’re here to build the best team possible. Not only the…

Tempered expectations

Dennison Rey A. Dalupang 03/09/2021

Tim Cone, the multititled Barangay Ginebra coach, said that the most important battle for his Gin Kings in the coming PBA season is one that will be fought among themselves. “I think it’s going to be our…

For the fans: Gin Kings win PBA All-Filipino crown

Denison Rey A. Dalupang 12/10/2020

In a conference played inside a bubble, where fans were barred from the stadium, Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone did not let the moment pass without a shoutout to the most passionate cheering section in basketball. “To…

Cone: Slaughter not responding to calls

Cedelf Tupas 07/03/2020

From all indications, Barangay Ginebra coach Tim Cone knows getting Greg Slaughter back is a long shot. “We don’t know if he’s coming back. He has not responded [to calls],” said Cone, referring to Slaughter, who has…

Cone hoping for Slaughter’s return to Ginebra

Bong Lozada - INQUIRER.net 04/20/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Barangay Ginebra head coach Tim Cone said he hasn’t heard anything yet from Greg Slaughter. Cone, though, hopes it’s going to be good news when Slaughter finally reaches out. The multititled mentor also hopes…

The end is near for Meralco

Denison Rey A. Dalupang 01/16/2020

Even one of the gutsiest stands by a player in years failed to stop a rampaging Barangay Ginebra, which is now within a win of claiming a third PBA Governors’ Cup title in four years. The Gin…

Jayson Castro likely out for SEA Games after injury, says Cone

Philippine Daily Inquirer 10/27/2019

MANILA, Philippines–Coach Tim Cone is no longer optimistic of Jayson Castro’s Gilas comeback for the Southeast Asian Games. “I don’t see how he can,” said Cone after Barangay Ginebra scraped past Rain or Shine 98-89 Saturday in…

Tim Cone gets chance at gold medal for PH basketball—21 years after falling short with the Centennial Team

Dennison Rey A. Dalupang 09/24/2019

If there’s anyone who knows just how close basketball is to the Filipinos’ hearts, Tim Cone said it would be him. “I know that as well—or better than anybody,” he told reporters on Sunday night. Perhaps that’s…

Baldwin as program director, not coach; SBP confident Cone will take SEAG job

Philippine Daily Inquirer 09/22/2019

Ateneo coach Tab Baldwin is expected to have a major role in the program reboot that the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) is putting in place—but it won’t be as Gilas Pilipinas head coach. “He has begged…

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