MANILA, Philippines — Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas president Al Panlilio has no doubt that Kai Sotto’s game has progressed leaps and bounds since leaving for the United States to train two years ago.
Sotto is set to play for the Philippines this month in the third and final window of the 2021 Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers in Doha, Qatar.
And while the anticipation and hype continue to build ahead of his Gilas Pilipinas Men’s debut, Panlilio reminded everyone to temper their expectations. After all, Sotto is only 18 years old.
“He’ll be a great addition. He’s improved a lot for sure, but you know he’s also just 18 years old if I remind everybody,” Panlilio said Tuesday during…
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