KAI SOTTO POSTS DOUBLE-DOUBLE IN ALPHAS WIN

MANILA, Philippines — Kai Sotto continued his strong play in Japan's B.League, helping lead the Koshigaya Alphas to a 93-75 win over the Sun Rockers Shibuya on Saturday.

The Gilas Pilipinas center amassed 15 points and 14 rebounds on top of two assists, one steal, and one block in the contest.

This is Sotto's second best game in the B.League since returning from an ACL injury that sidelined for a year.

Sotto delivered his best outing yet on February 1 when he dominated with 20 points, 14 rebounds, two assists, and one block in Koshigaya's 81-80 win over Hokkaido.

Through seven games this season, the 7-foot-3 Sotto registered 11.3 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.2 blocks.

Sotto and the Alphas were set to face the Sun Rockers anew on Sunday.

Meanwhile, Sotto is reportedly won't be able to play for Gilas in the second window of the FIBA World Cup Asian Cup qualifiers.

Reports stated that health is an issue for Sotto who's still finding his form after his ACL injury.

Sotto being present for Gilas in the second window of the qualifiers would be big as the Filipinos face a tall and lengthy lineup of New Zealand on February 26 and Australia on March 1 both at the Mall of Asia Arena.

2026-02-15T08:44:41Z