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In this Philippine name, the middle name or maternal family name is Perlado and the surname or paternal family name is Sotto.
Kai Sotto
File:Kai sotto los angeles lakers b league.jpg
Sotto with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2024
No. 19 – Los Angeles Lakers
PositionCenter
Personal information
Born (2002-05-11) May 11, 2002 (age 22)
Las Piñas, Philippines
NationalityFilipino
Listed height7 ft 3 in (2.21 m)
Listed weight232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High schoolAteneo de Manila
(Quezon City, Philippines)
NBA draft2022: undrafted
Playing career2021–present
Career history
2021–2023Adelaide 36ers
2023–2024Hiroshima Dragonflies
2023–2024→Yokohama B-Corsairs
2024–presentKoshigaya Alphas
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing the  Philippines
SEABA U16 Championship
Gold medal – first place 2017 Quezon City Team

Kai Zachary Perlado Sotto (English: /ˈkaɪ/, Tagalog: [ˈkaɪ ˈsɔtɔ]; born May 11, 2002) is a Filipino professional basketball player for Koshigaya Alphas of the Japanese B.League. Listed at 7 ft 3 in (2.21 m),[1] he plays the center position. He is tied with Raul Dillo as the tallest Filipino professional basketball player ever.[2] Sotto and Dillo are also the second-tallest Filipino men, behind only William Biscocho, who stands at 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m).[3][4]

Sotto is the son of former Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) player Ervin Sotto. He played high school basketball for the Ateneo Blue Eaglets of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), winning the juniors' division championship and MVP award. He then moved to the United States, where he was recruited by several NCAA Division I schools, but decided to forgo his college eligibility and signed with NBA G League Ignite in 2020. However, due to COVID-19-related travel restrictions and his decision to play for the Philippine national team at the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers, Sotto left Ignite by mutual agreement. He then joined the Adelaide 36ers of Australia's National Basketball League (NBL) for the 2021–22 season, after which he declared for the 2022 NBA draft but went undrafted. He returned to the 36ers for another season before joining the Hiroshima Dragonflies of Japan's B.League.

Sotto has also represented the Philippines national team in several senior and youth tournaments.

Early life and education

Sotto was born on May 11, 2002, in Las Piñas, Philippines, to Ervin Sotto and Pamela Sotto (née Perlado). Sotto began playing basketball when he was four years old. Sotto began studying at Saint Francis of Assisi College to pursue his primary education.[5] He grew up idolizing basketball players Tim Duncan, June Mar Fajardo and Kristaps Porziņģis.[5][6]

In March 2019, Sotto left Ateneo as a third-year high school student to move to the United States in an attempt to advance his basketball career.[7] In the United States, he continued his studies at the Miami School in Hamilton, Ohio while simultaneously dealing with commitments with The Skill Factory and NBA G League Ignite.[8] He graduated from Miami School in April 2021.[9]

Amateur career

High school career

In April 2016, Sotto enrolled at Ateneo de Manila High School in Quezon City and joined its basketball program, the Ateneo Blue Eaglets, which competes in the Juniors' division of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).[10] In UAAP Season 79 (2016–17), the 14-year-old 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) Sotto led the league in blocked shots per game (1.5). He was named Rookie of the Year as Ateneo reached the Final Four.[11] In his second season, UAAP Season 80 (2017–18), the 15-year-old 7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) Sotto led the Eaglets to the championship. In the three-game finals series, he averaged 17 points, 13 rebounds, and 6.3 blocks, winning him the Finals MVP award.[12] He was also named in the season's Mythical Five and finished second in the MVP race.[13] In his final season with Ateneo, UAAP Season 81 (2018–19), Sotto averaged 25.1 points, 13.9 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks per game. He won the season MVP award and was again named in the Mythical Team.[14][15] However, Ateneo failed to defend their title, falling to the NSNU Bullpups in a rematch of the previous season's finals.[16][17]

The Skill Factory

Sotto with The Skill Factory (2020)

On November 9, 2019, Sotto announced that he would join The Skill Factory, a preparatory program based in Atlanta, Georgia.[18] In his debut one day later, he recorded 18 points and 12 rebounds in a 65–61 loss to IMG Academy.[19] On January 21, 2020, Sotto was named MVP of the King Invitational tournament, averaging 27 points, 10.6 rebounds, 4.3 blocks and three assists in three games.[20] On February 15, 2020, he participated in the Basketball Without Borders Global Camp held during NBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago.[21][22]

U.S. college recruiting

In the United States, Sotto was considered a consensus four-star recruit by major recruiting services.[23] He was recruited by several NCAA Division I programs.[24] It was announced on May 13, 2020, that Sotto joined the NBA G League Ignite, forgoing his college eligibility.[25]

US college sports recruiting information for high school athletes
Name Hometown High school / college Height Weight Commit date
Kai Sotto
C 		Las Piñas, Philippines Ateneo de Manila
(Philippines) 		7 ft 1 in (2.16 m) 215 lb (98 kg) — 
Recruiting star ratings: Rivals:4/5 stars   247Sports:4/5 stars    ESPN:4/5 stars   ESPN grade: 84
Overall recruiting rankings:   Rivals: 70  247Sports: 54  ESPN: 65
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2020 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved September 2, 2020.

Professional career

On May 13, 2020, Sotto signed with the NBA G League and joined the NBA G League Ignite as part of the league's new developmental program operating outside its traditional team structure.[25][26] Ignite joined the 2020–21 season as part of the traditional team structure following the non-participation of several regular teams in a competition played inside a bio-secure bubble. However, Sotto was expected to miss several games with Ignite after he opted to play for the Philippine national team at the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers given by logistical issues caused by COVID-19 pandemic-related travel restrictions.[27] Despite being able to return to the United States, the NBA G League announced that it has reached a "mutual decision" that Sotto would not be able to rejoin Ignite.[28]

Due to Sotto joining Ignite, he is ineligible to play for a college team in NCAA Division I games. Overtime reportedly expressed interest for Sotto to join their basketball league, Overtime Elite.[29] He was also ineligible for the 2021 NBA draft, having recently graduated from high school in the same year and was only able to join in 2022 at the earliest.[30]

Adelaide 36ers (2021–2023)

On April 21, 2021, Sotto signed a contract to play for the Adelaide 36ers of the Australian National Basketball League (NBL).[31] He was signed as a "Special Restricted Player", which means that he is treated the same way as a local player and is not subject to the NBL's import limit. Sotto is guaranteed two years in his contract with an option to play for the 36ers for a third year.[32]

On January 30, 2022, Sotto recorded 12 points, four rebounds, and one assist in 21 minutes of play, in an upset victory, 88–83 over the reigning champions and top-seeded Melbourne United.[33]

On April 28, Sotto declared for the 2022 NBA draft.[34] He worked out for multiple NBA teams but went undrafted.[35] He then switched agents and on July 29, he announced that he would return to play for Adelaide for a second straight year.[36]

On October 28, 2022, Sotto recorded a season-high 16 points and seven rebounds in a 99–70 loss to the New Zealand Breakers.[37] On January 8, 2023, he tied his season-high of 16 points and put up five rebounds and two blocks in an 85–83 loss to the Breakers.[38]

On February 5, 2023, Sotto announced that he is leaving the team and will sign with a team overseas.[39]

B.League (2023–present)

Sotto playing for the Hiroshima Dragonflies in 2023

On February 7, 2023, Sotto signed a contract with the Hiroshima Dragonflies of the Japanese B.League.[40] His contract is until the end of the season as he is planning to join the 2023 NBA Summer League.[41] On March 18, 2023. Sotto recorded his first B.League double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds in a 90–72 win over the Ibaraki Robots.[42]

On May 24, 2023, Sotto signed a contract extension with the team.[43] The contract include an opt-out clause if Sotto would be signed in the NBA.[44]

On June 23, 2023, Sotto received an invite from the Orlando Magic to play in the NBA Summer League.[45] In the 2023 off-season tournament,[46] Sotto made his debut in the Magic's game against the Portland Trail Blazers, their fourth Summer League game for that season, putting up six points, four rebounds, and three blocks in 13 minutes played.[47] However, he reportedly sustained a back injury in the Magic's next game against the Boston Celtics.[48]

On December 28, 2023, Sotto joined the Yokohama B-Corsairs on loan from the Dragonflies for the rest of the 2023–24 season.[49][50] On February 11, 2024, Sotto recorded a career-high 26 points with 11 rebounds in a 90–85 win over the Chiba Jets.[51]

National team career

Junior national team

Sotto made his national team debut for the Philippines at the 2017 SEABA Under-16 Championship in Quezon City, Philippines. He averaged 16.8 points, 8.5 rebounds and three blocks per game, leading his team to a gold medal. Sotto registered 15 points, 12 rebounds and four blocks in an 83–62 win over Malaysia in the final.[52] In April 2018, he represented the Philippines at the FIBA Under-16 Asian Championship in Foshan, China, where he led his team to fourth place. Sotto averaged 16.8 points, 13.5 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game and was named to the tournament's Mythical First Team.[53] He recorded 28 points, 21 rebounds and three blocks in a quarterfinal win over Japan, before recording 26 points, 21 rebounds and six blocks in a semifinal loss to China.[54] He led the event in rebounds and blocks per game, as well as player efficiency rating (21.5).[55] Sotto played for the Philippines at the 2018 FIBA Under-17 World Cup in Argentina, where he averaged 16.4 points, 10.6 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game. He led his team to 13th place, its best finish at the event. In a classification game win over Egypt, he had his best performance at the tournament, tallying 28 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks.[56] Sotto represented the Philippines at the 2019 FIBA Under-19 World Cup in Heraklion, Greece, where his team finished in 14th place. He averaged 11.7 points and 7.9 rebounds, while tying with Ibou Badji for a tournament-high 3.1 blocks per game.[57]

Senior national team

Sotto was supposed to make a debut with the senior national team at the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers in early 2021 and went to the Philippines. However, due to logistical issues and abrupt hosting changes for the qualifiers caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Sotto had to return the United States to rejoin Ignite.[27]

On June 16, 2021, Sotto made it to the final 12 man lineup at the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers.[58] The following year, he played in the fourth window of the 2023 FIBA World Cup qualifiers.[59]

Sotto was included in the 21-man pool for the 2023 FIBA World Cup,[60] where he was eventually included in the final 12-man lineup.[61]

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game     Led the league

NBL

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2021–22 Adelaide 23 2 15.3 .508 .385 .687 4.5 0.5 0.3 0.8 7.5
2022–23 Adelaide 27 13 12.9 .514 .222 .708 4.5 0.4 0.1 0.8 6.8

B. League

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2022–23 Hiroshima 24 19 19.1 .518 .111 .755 6.0 1.4 0.5 1.3 8.9
2023–24 Yokohama 34 24 20.4 .577 .300 .712 6.4 0.5 0.3 1.1 12.8

Personal life

His father, Ervin Sotto, and his godfather, Ranidel de Ocampo, played basketball professionally in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA).[62] Ervin Sotto stands 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) and Pamela Sotto stands 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m). He has two siblings.[63]

In July 2024, Sotto was hospitalized to have his injured ribs x-rayed after the second quarter of Gilas Pilipinas’ loss to Georgia.[64]

Awards and accomplishments

UAAP

Australian National Basketball League

Philippine national team

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