SOTTO HINTS OF EURO STINT
SeVen-FooT-TWo sensation Kai Sotto hinted of a possible overseas stint saying europeans teams continue to woo him.
The top-ranked junior player of ateneo and the national Basketball Training Center said that he will decide this summer if he will hone in europe.
“The chance is high because there are no classes this summer. I will use it to train abroad,” Sotto said on Monday.
The 17-year-old big man, son of former pro ervin Sotto, is currently the most recognizable young talent in the national basketball program.
He has represented the country in several international competitions, including the Fiba Under-17 World Cup in argentina last year where he averaged a double-double.
european teams real Madrid, Barcelona, Baskonia and alba Berlin have reportedly tried to lure Sotto.
“I know it would be helpful for me,” Sotto answered when asked if he considers taking his talent overseas. “But I will really think of it before making a decision.”
Sotto, the foundation of the ateneo juniors team which placed second behind champion national University in the University athletic association of the Philippines, said that one of the main factors for his decision is his future.
“development as a player,” he said. “It’s possible that I will just train and not pick a club. I really wanted to improve myself because my goal is to play in the nBa [national Basketball association].”
Sotto will play in the SM nBTC national Finals set from March 18 to 24 at the Mall of asia arena.