Kai Sotto

Position:
C
Height:
221 cm
Weight:
105 kg
Age:
22 yo (2002 May 11)
Citizenship:
Philippine
Gilas Pilipinas injury: Kai Sotto to miss extended time with torn ACL

2025-01-09

Gilas Pilipinas will have a huge gap in the middle for the last window of the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers after learning that Kai Sotto suffered a major injury. Sotto tore his ACL in the left knee, which he called “the darkest day of my career,” during Koshigaya’s 77-79 loss to Mikawa in the B.League in Japan.
Kai Sotto details his injury: 'It hurts a lot'

2024-07-05

Gilas Pilipinas is one of the most surprising teams in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments. After beating Latvia in the first game, they managed to advance to the playoffs despite losing to Georgia. During the last game, the team's leader, Kai Sotto, got injured.
Kai Sotto avoids serious injury, game-time decision vs Brazil in OQT

2024-07-05

Gilas Pilipinas star big man Kai Sotto left the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament game against Georgia early after getting injured in the second quarter. He is uncertain for the upcoming game as well.
Kai Sotto injury update vs. Georgia: in hospital, awaits X-ray results

2024-07-04

Gilas Pilipinas made history by advancing to the semifinals of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Riga, Latvia, after their game against Georgia on Thursday.
Kai Sotto explains Gilas win vs Latvia, sends message to Philippines

2024-07-03

July 3rd was a night to remember for Gilas Pilipinas. In a group effort, the Philippines defeated the overwhelming favorites, Latvia, at their home court in the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament. For Kai Sotto, it was a tremendous opportunity to showcase his skills.
Kai Sotto expected to join Koshigaya Alphas

2024-06-17

Filipino basketball star Kai Sotto is expected to switch teams in Japan. BasketNews sources indicate about an expectation within the Japan B League that the 22-year-old, 2.18-meter big man is close to joining the Koshigaya Alphas. Sotto has long been considered the biggest prospect in the basketball-crazy country of the Philippines, which had an estimated population of 117 million in 2023.
Kai Sotto close to moving to Yokohama

2023-12-13

Kai Sotto is on the verge of making a move to Yokohama B-Corsairs on a loan agreement, sources tell BasketNews. Per sources, Osaka Evessa from the B.League and BC Wolves Vilnius, along with several other European teams, have shown strong interest in securing the services of the 21-year-old, 2.21m center.
Kai Sotto's FIBA World Cup participation uncertain after NBA Summer League injury

2023-07-17

Kai Sotto's participation in the FIBA World Cup 2023 has been thrown into uncertainty following a lower back injury he sustained during the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas. After his Orlando Magic lost to Boston Celtics on Sunday, Sotto's agent -- Tony Ronzone -- expressed his concern for the prospect's well-being, stating, "I hope his back is okay," in a flash interview with Philstar.com.
Jordan Clarkson and Kai Sotto will suit up for Philippines NT in August window

2022-08-10

The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) have officially announced Jordan Clarkson and Kai Sotto playing for Philippines in the upcoming games of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers. The games will take place on August 25 and August 29 against Lebanon and Saudi Arabia accordingly. 
Kai Sotto: will the biggest Philippines basketball hope make into NBA?

2022-06-21

Kai Sotto: Filipino prospect to work out with the Knicks

2022-05-25

Filipino prospect Kai Sotto is set to work out with the New York Knicks and with at least 11 other teams in the process of heading to the NBA Draft. The big man hopes to become the first player from the Philippines to play in the NBA. 

FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
2024 Philippines 22:12 57.1%
8/14
100%
1/1
100%
3/3
4
3.5/0.5
0.5 0 2 1.5 0 1.5 - 11 10.5 2 »
2021 Philippines 19:38 41.2%
7/17
0%
0/3
100%
4/4
4.5
2.5/2
1.5 1 1.5 0.5 0 3 - 9 5.5 2 »

FIBA Basketball World Cup

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
2023 Philippines 14:14 75%
12/16
0%
0/3
50%
6/12
4
2.8/1.2
0.6 0.2 0.8 0.8 - 2.4 - 6 8.2 5 »
Date Team Opponent Score MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF PTS EFF
94-96 11 40%
2/5
-
0/0
-
0/0
0
0/0
0 0 3 2 0 0 4 0
80-89 32 66.7%
6/9
100%
1/1
100%
3/3
8
7/1
1 0 1 1 0 3 18 21

FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
Philippines 21:30 57.1%
8/14
100%
1/1
100%
3/3
4
3.5/0.5
0.5 0 2 1.5 0 1.5 - 11 10.5 2 »
Home game 11:00 40%
2/5
- - 0
0/0
0 0 3 2 0 0 - 4 0 1 »
Away game 32:00 66.7%
6/9
100%
1/1
100%
3/3
8
7/1
1 0 1 1 0 3 - 18 21 1 »
Wins 32:00 66.7%
6/9
100%
1/1
100%
3/3
8
7/1
1 0 1 1 0 3 - 18 21 1 »
Losses 11:00 40%
2/5
- - 0
0/0
0 0 3 2 0 0 - 4 0 1 »
Last 5 games 21:30 57.1%
8/14
100%
1/1
100%
3/3
4
3.5/0.5
0.5 0 2 1.5 0 1.5 - 11 10.5 2 »
July 21:30 57.1%
8/14
100%
1/1
100%
3/3
4
3.5/0.5
0.5 0 2 1.5 0 1.5 - 11 10.5 2 »
Versus Georgia 11:00 40%
2/5
- - 0
0/0
0 0 3 2 0 0 - 4 0 1 »
Versus Latvia 32:00 66.7%
6/9
100%
1/1
100%
3/3
8
7/1
1 0 1 1 0 3 - 18 21 1 »
Height:
221 cm
Weight:
105 kg
Age:
22 yo (2002-05-11)
Birth place:
Philippines
Citizenship:
Philippine
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Weight:
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Age:
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Birth place:
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Citizenship:
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