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Filipino sensation Kai Sotto went undrafted in the NBA 2022 Rookie Draft at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York on Friday, June 24 (Manila time).

Ever since he had the growth spurt that allowed him to reach his 7-foot-3 lean frame and give this basketball-crazy nation a real hope to see a homegrown Filipino play in the NBA, Kai Sotto wanted nothing but to get his name called in one of the brightest stage in the world of basketball.

Filipino NBA aspirant Kai Sotto worked out with the Indiana Pacers and had a short interview uploaded on the team’s social media just two days before the NBA Rookie Draft on Friday, June 24, (Manila time).

Kai Sotto resumed his pre-draft workouts with the Sacramento Kings a week before the NBA Draft proceedings on June 23.

Kai Sotto is projected to land in the second round of the NBA rookie draft, according to the recent mock draft of US-based outlet Sports Illustrated.

Forthsky Padrigao, Geo Chiu, and Carl Tamayo, some of the close friends and former teammates of Kai Sotto, have showed their full support for their pal’s NBA pursuit.

Ateneo head coach Tab Baldwin is just as excited as the Filipino nation after hearing the news of Kai Sotto, a former Blue Eaglet standout, declaring for the 2022 NBA Draft on Thursday, April 28.

Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is rallying behind long-time Smart ambassador Kai Sotto’s bid to become the first homegrown Filipino to be drafted in the NBA this June 23.

Kai Sotto has finally declared for the 2022 NBA Draft after suiting up for one season with the Adelaide 36ers in Australia's National Basketball League (NBL).

Filipino wunderkind Kai Sotto bagged the Fans’ Most Valuable Player Award in Australia’s National Basketball League (NBL) to end his rookie season with the Adelaide 36ers on a high note.

Gilas Pilipinas ruled out Kai Sotto’s inclusion in next month’s Southeast Asian Games, but is hopeful that he can don the national colors in at least one of the tournaments lined up in the coming months.

Kai Sotto wrapped up his inaugural season in Australia’s National Basketball League on a winning note after the Adelaide 36ers defeated the New Zealand Breakers, 90-82, Sunday, April 24 in Sydney.

Kai Sotto continues to make a statement in Australia’s NBL both inside and outside of the court.

Kai Sotto watched from the sidelines as the Adelaide 36ers squandered a 10-point lead late in the fourth quarter en route to a 77-72 loss to Brisbane Bullet in the 2021-22 NBL season at Nissan Arena on Friday, Feb 22.

Kai Sotto scored a crucial jumper in the dying seconds as the Adelaide 36ers stunned Melbourne United with a 88-83 overtime victory at home Sunday, Jan. 30 in Australia’s National Basketball League.

Kai Sotto matched his season-high with 12 points but the Adelaide 36ers couldn’t sustain their lead before bowing to the Tasmania JackJumpers Friday, Jan. 28 in Australia’s National Basketball League.

Kai Sotto scored a season-high 12 points but the Adelaide 36ers absorbed a 100-89 road loss to the Illawarra Hawks Monday, Jan. 24 in Australia’s National Basketball League.

Kai Sotto produced solid numbers in just his second game in Australia’s National Basketball League which saw the Adelaide 36ers absorb a 97-79 loss to Melbourne United at home.