Gilas coach Baldwin thrilled with 'home-court' advantage but wary of Olympic qualifying tournament foes

Tab Baldwin (USA) - Philippines coach at 2015 FIBA Asia ChampionshipMANILA (2016 Rio Olympics) - The good news  is that the country will host one of this year's The bad news? It remains a tall order for Gilas to win the six-team event and book a spot.
But that is true for all of the teams that will be taking part in the OQTs. The stakes will be high. There won't be easy rides for any of the teams.
The Philippines will certainly not fear any opponent. They rode the home backing in Manila to a second-place finish at the 2013 FIBA Asia Championship and then had a stronger side push teams that are higher in the in very close games at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. The Philippines did well against Croatia, Argentina, Greece and Puerto Rico in Group B in Seville before defeating Senegal.


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