GILAS PILIPINAS’ worst fears became a reality as big man Kai Sotto was diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) that has forced him out of action for a lengthy period.
Mr. Sotto, a vital cog in the Nationals’ spotless 4-0 record in the FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers (ACQ) last year, vowed to come back stronger from this unfortunate episode.
“The worst way to start the year, might be the darkest day of my basketball career, when I was told I tore my ACL,” said Mr. Sotto, who sustained the injury on his left leg last Sunday in the Koshigawa Alphas’ 77-79 loss to SeaHorses Mikawa in the Japan B.League.
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