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FIBA names Dwight Ramos among most improved players after November qualifiers

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<div class="embed-wrap"><figure data-feedback="fb:likes,fb:comments"><img src="https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/sports/11/29/20201129-dwight-ramos.jpg"/><figcaption>Dwight Ramos averaged 16.5 points for Gilas Pilipinas in the November 2020 qualifying window. <em>FIBA.basketball</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>Dwight Ramos continues to gain recognition for his superb showing for the Philippines in the recently concluded window of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers.</p><p>Ramos led Gilas Pilipinas in scoring in the bubble held in Manama, Bahrain, averaging 16.5 points and six rebounds in their two victories over Thailand.</p><p>In two games, he missed just six of the 17 field goals that he attempted, and was a perfect 7-of-7 from the field in their first game, a 93-61 win.</p><p>FIBA, in a compilation of players who &quot;<a href="http://www.fiba.basketball/asiacup/2021/qualifiers/news/who-made-the-biggest-leap-in-the-fiba-asia-cup-2021-qualifiers-bubble">made the biggest leap</a>&quot; in the Asia Cup bubbles, noted that Ramos &quot;went from &#x27;that kid who should be pretty good soon&#x27; to &#x27;Mr. Perfect&#x27; in less than a year.&quot;</p><p>Ramos, who will play collegiate basketball for Ateneo de Manila University, was also part of the Gilas roster when it crushed Indonesia in February, 100-70. In that game, he had five points and five rebounds off the bench, playing just 16 minutes.</p><p>In the Bahrain bubble, however, Ramos took on a bigger role and showed he was more than ready for the challenge.</p><ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/12/06/20/dwight-ramos-is-pba-ready-says-uichico">READ: Dwight Ramos is PBA-ready, says Uichico</a></li></ul><p>&quot;He was given a shot with increased playing time in the bubble and the results point to him getting even more minutes down the road,&quot; FIBA noted.</p><p>Ramos&#x27; perfect game was &quot;outstanding,&quot; but it was just one sign of his constant improvement and progress since he first put on the Pilipinas jersey, it said.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/c7NBtJ2Vfdo?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div><p>&quot;The Philippines are loaded with high-level talent throughout their talent pool,&quot; FIBA said. &quot;To be projected as a key player of that pool in the near future says a lot about a young player and that&#x27;s something they are saying about Ramos after his play in the bubble.&quot; </p><p>Ramos has gained plenty of praise from the Gilas coaching staff and even the president of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) after his performance in Bahrain. In a recent appearance on &quot;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/664518660236917/videos/2750216811973408">Sports Page</a>,&quot; SBP president Al Panlilio called him a &quot;revelation.&quot;</p><p>&quot;I&#x27;ve heard about him, but never really seen him play. I think he&#x27;s done well,&quot; said Panlilio.</p><p>The player himself has consistently sought to downplay his impressive game, however.</p><p>&quot;I will say it&#x27;s pretty solid,&quot; Ramos said of how he played in the bubble. &quot;(I&#x27;m) still getting used to playing with everybody, so it is just a solid effort.&quot;</p><p>&quot;Got a lot to improve on. It&#x27;s just a lot of improvement still needed, but it is solid,&quot; he added during an appearance on the Prospects Podcast last week.</p><p>Other players who made it to FIBA&#x27;s list are: Thailand&#x27;s Chanatip Jakrawan, who had 34 points and 12 rebounds against Gilas in their second game; Mohammed Al-Khafaji of Iraq; Mohammed Alsuwailem of Saudi Arabia; and Muzamil Hamoda of Bahrain.</p><div><strong>Related video:</strong></div><figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3hKZillxyco?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>

<p>Dwight Ramos continues to gain recognition for his superb showing for the Philippines in the recently concluded window of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers.</p>

Dwight Ramos continues to gain recognition for his superb showing for the Philippines in the recently concluded window of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers.