Gilas Pilipinas not rushing Kai Sotto’s reactivation

THOUGH optimistic projections put ACL-hit Kai Sotto potentially returning as early as October, Gilas Pilipinas won’t be rushing the 7-foot-3’s reactivation in the next window.

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Mr. Sotto is into his seventh month of rehab after undergoing surgery for the ACL tear he sustained while playing for his Japanese club Koshigaya Alphas in January.

“The Japan league is hoping he'll be back in time in October to play. And if he’s back in October to play, maybe he'll be available to us in November in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers,” said coach Tim Cone.

“But,” Mr. Cone was quick to add, “you don’t want to mess around with an ACL injury. So whatever time he needs, we’re certainly going to give him.”