MANILA, Philippines — Young Filipino big man Kai Sotto is experiencing a resurgence as of late in the 2024-25 Japan B.League season.
His confidence on a high, the 7-foot-3 Sotto slot man is averaging 18.4 points and 12.8 rebounds for the Koshigaya Alphas in their last five games, or since he concluded his stint with Gilas Pilipinas in the second window of the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 qualifiers last November.And he's got no less than Koshigaya coach Ryuzo Anzai to thank for, especially since the Japanese bench tactician is pushing him hard to help develop his potential in the pro ranks.
So pumped was Sotto that he posted it at his own Instagram account @kzsotto.During that five-game stretch, Sotto registered a career-tying 18 rebounds, to go along with 25 points as he led the Koshigaya Alphas to a runaway 100-74 victory over the Kawasaki Brave Thunders.Anzai, who led the Utsunomiya Brex to the 2022 B1 title, Sotto as an 'exceptional athlete.
Sotto Draws High Praise From Japanese Coach
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