Kai Sotto FIBA PHOTO Kai Sotto FIBA PHOTO"I don't get what other people are saying about me not wanting to join; (I'm) not trying to listen to it, but just saying I want to focus on other stuff," he added. The 21-year-old former Ateneo Blue Eaglets' commitment to Gilas Pilipinas' preparation for the upcoming 2023 FIBA World Cup has been questioned due to Sotto's various commitments internationally. The Philippines is co-hosting the FIBA World Cup, along with Japan and Indonesia, which begins on August 25. "I never said no to play for my country because that's my dream ever since I started playing basketball. Gilas is set to resume its training for the FIBA World Cup on Wednesday, June 7, and will leave the country for a series of tuneup matches against Estonia, Finland and Latvia.

Source: Manila Times June 05, 2023 11:26 UTC