Kai Sotto likely won't join Gilas Pilipinas in upcoming Fiba qualifiers

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FILE–Kai Sotto in his Gilas Pilipinas debut. FIBA ASIA PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines—It’s unlikely that middle Kai Sotto will be part of the Philippines in its marketing campaign within the February window of the 2023 Fiba Asia Cup Qualifiers, Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas President Al Panlilio mentioned Friday.

Panlilio mentioned Sotto nonetheless has a dedication with the Adelaide 36ers within the Nationwide Basketball League in Australia and wouldn’t be capable to be part of the nationwide group as soon as competitors begins on February 24.

Sotto, nevertheless, is predicted to be a part of the Gilas group that may compete within the 2023 Fiba Basketball World Cup, which the Philippines share internet hosting duties with Indonesia and Japan.

“Possibly not for the February window as a result of he has commitments in Australia however positively, we’d like Kai to be a part of the world cup group in 2023,” mentioned Panlilio in a digital press convention.

The 7-foot-3 Sotto is slowly easing into his life within the NBL averaging 8.6 factors and 4.4 rebounds for the 4-6 36ers who sit on the eighth spot of the 10-team league.

“If we will deliver him in, it’s a giant plus to the group. However comfortable to see his improvement, I hope he can proceed to develop and sure, I’m comfortable for Kai,” mentioned Panlilio.

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