The Smart-Gilas developmental team showed its potential during its 98-69 win over Powerade-Team Pilipinas Monday night, but Serbian coach Rajko Toroman said the squad remains a work in progress.

“It still a lot of job for us,” said Toroman who is tasked with bringing the team to the 2012 London Olympics.

“It’s a nice win because it gives confidence to the players. We were able to show the people that we are respectable even at this moment,” he said.

Toroman, however, said their goal is to be the best in Asia two years from now.

“All these games are our preparation games. We want to develop the skills of our players. We want to play with the PBA teams and we want to play internationally. I think the future is in front of this team,” Toroman said.

Smart-Gilas outplayed the PBA stars with its up-tempo style, deadly perimeter  shooting and tireless defense.

Above the rim, Smart-Gilas was also exceptional as American CJ Giles and Japeth Aguilar came through with rim-rattling dunks that electrified the big crowd at the Araneta Coliseum.

Aguilar, the controversial 6-10 son of ex-PBA player Peter, led Smart-Gilas with 24 points on 7-of-15 shooting from the perimeter and 3-of-9 from the three-point zone. He was a member of Powerade-RP but opted to play for his new team.

Giles, the former Los Angeles Laker seeking naturalization, added 22 points, 16 rebounds and five blocked shots.

“We had some problems in the first quarter, we had offensive problems.

We didn’t execute some open shots, but after that we got our rhythm,” Toroman added.

Toroman reserved his praises to the 6-10 Giles.

“He is a great rebounder. Maybe he showed (in the game) why we got him. I think that he showed his possibilities. He’s not strong, but he’s tall and very talented player,” Toroman said.

Toroman conceded that Smart-Gilas was motivated to play than Powerade-Team Pilipinas.

“I think in this game we were more motivated. They (PowerAde) have excellent players,” he said. “Maybe we don’t have these kinds of players, but we’re looking like a team. We played like a team, we enjoyed each other.”

Mac Baracael contributed 10 points for Gilas, while the three-guard combo of JV Casio, Mark Andy Barroca, and Chris Tiu combined for 23 points, and UAAP MVP Dlan Ababou went 3-of-4 from the three-point territory to finish with nine.

Overall, Gilas converted 37-of-78 or 47 percent shooting from the field, while limiting the Joseller “Yeng” Guiao-mentored team to 26-of-76 or 34 percent. Gilas also controlled the boards, 60-36.

James Yap led Powerade-RP with 17 points.