The Smart Gilas lineup to the Guangzhou Asian Games

The roster of Smart Gilas Pilipinas to the Asian Games is this:

Chris Tiu - captain

Mark Barroca - co-captain

Jayvee Casio

Mac Baracael

Jason Ballesteros

Greg Slaughter

Marcio Lassiter

Japeth Aguilar

Chris Lutz

Solomon Mercado

Kelly Williams

Asi Taulava

Not included in the line-up for the tournament that will be held in Guangzhou, China are longtime mainstays Dylan Ababou and Aldrech Ramos. I hope that doesn't affect the morale of the remaining homegrown members of the squad. The players have talked about the proliferation of Fil-Ams in the program (and in Philippine sports) and while they understand, they are none too happy about it. The program of course has been refined to deal with the new developments. It is but a natural progression. Even Northern Consolidated Cement had to change its roster to go with the times and the tournaments they competed in. Right now that's gotta suck for Dylan and Al but here's hoping that they get a chance to compete. After all, that's what they signed up for. They just didn't expect some monkey wrench thrown in there. In case you did not see the last FIBA World Championships, you have to wonder how to compete when almost every team out there is not only taller but more talented and athletic. So we have our work cut out for us. So good luck, Smart Gilas. Good luck, Team Philippines.