Cone lauds Newsome for holding fort as Gilas’ point guard in OQT

MANILA, Philippines—Chris Newsome had big shoes to fill being tasked to run the point in the absence of injured playmaker Scottie Thompson in the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Riga, Latvia. Despite being a natural two guard, Newsome was able to hold the fort quarterbacking Gilas’ offense. Newsome’s play certainly didn’t go unnoticed. READ: Newsome’s