Big man Kai Sotto has been medically cleared to play for Gilas Pilipinas in the upcoming FIBA World Cup that the country is co-hosting in 10 days. | FIBAWorldCup kristelsports manilabulletin
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas President Al Panlilio disclosed this on Tuesday, Aug. 15, adding that the lanky 7-foot-3 center was in attendance and participated in the team practice the night before.
The news not only ended the speculation on Sotto’s availability in time for basketball’s biggest sporting event, but also served as a welcome development for fans who are eager to see him donning the country’s colors. It forced him to miss the Nationals’ pocket tournament in China earlier this month, although he has been attending practices after that.
With a little more than a week left before the global spectacle, the Nationals are scheduled to play pocket tournaments against Ivory Coast, Montenegro and Mexico in the coming days.
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