Cone open-minded on Gilas pool

Gilas head coach Tim Cone said yesterday while the direction is to keep the national pool intact; he's not discounting the possibility of expansion.

- By JOAQUIN HENSON

Gilas head coach Tim Cone said yesterday while the direction is to keep the national pool intact; he's not discounting the possibility of expansion. "No decisions have been made," he said. "At this point, we will keep things intact but we'll certainly stay open-minded."

Jamie Malonzo may be ready for action in the next FIBA Asia Cup qualifying window against Chinese Taipei on Feb. 20 and New Zealand on Feb. 23, both on the road. AJ Edu may also be reactivated. With Ange Kouame, the Gilas pool lists 15 players.