Doctors give Kai Sotto the green light to participate in Gilas Pilipinas' preparation for the 2023 FIBA World Cup set to tip off on August 25.
MANILA, Philippines – Kai Sotto has finally gotten medical clearance to participate in practice, the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas said on Tuesday, August 15.
“That’s good news. He’s been cleared to play and again, we’re looking forward to seeing him play also in the friendlies to get ready, I mean for everybody to get ready when the games starts on the [August] 25th,” detailed Panlilio. The 7-foot-3 beanpole already participated in full contact practice since last week, according to sources within his camp.
Meanwhile, the local organizing committee has pegged its preparedness at 95%, with the remainder likened to the “last two minutes of basketball.”
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