At 7-foot-2 and 17 years old with a wide-ranging skill set, Filipino basketball phenom Kai Sotto just might be on his way to becoming the Philippines' first homegrown NBA player.

In those games, Sotto averaged 15.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.3 blocks on a whooping 25.3 efficiency per game for coach Tim Cone.

Sandy Arespacochaga coached Kai Sotto at the 2019 FIBA U19 World Cup. FIBA "He has improved his mobility in pick-and-roll defense situations, and his motor in rebounding has improved," he said.

Kai Sotto's decision to declare for the NBA draft was a surprise to some who thought the prospect would continue to work on his game in Australia's NBL. James Worsfold/Getty Images.

The original plan for Kai Sotto was to play this season in the NBA G League and then enter the NBA Draft this summer. But plans change, and the 7-foot-2 Sotto will now spend the 2021-22 season in ...

However, Guiao, Altamirano, and Black aren't about to give up on Kai Sotto's NBA dream. "The dream is not over," said Guiao. "Kai has a lot of room for improvement.

Kai Sotto played 13 minutes in his Magic summer league debut Thursday, recording 6 points, 4 rebounds and 3 blocks. “He protected the rim and had a couple of nice finishes,” Magic summe… ...

Kai Sotto scouting report At 7-foot-3, Sotto's physical profile is likely the first thing that stands out. Now listed at 230 pounds, Sotto has added over 30 pounds to his frame since he was a wiry ...

Kai Sotto's decision to declare for the NBA draft was a surprise to some who thought the prospect would continue to work on his game in Australia's NBL. James Worsfold/Getty Images.