Kai Sotto Shines with Career-High Performance in Japan B. League
Kai Sotto, the 7-foot-3 Gilas Pilipinas big man, showcased an impressive performance in the Japan B. League, setting a new career-high of 28 points. Despite his outstanding display, his team Yokohama B-Corsairs faced an 81-75 loss to Alvark Tokyo.
Game Highlights
- Sotto connected on 12 of his 15 field goal attempts.
- He scored 8 of his 12 first-half points in just 7 minutes.
- In the third period, he added 8 more points to give Yokohama a lead.
Although Sotto’s performance stood out, other Filipino players in the league faced mixed results:
- Dwight Ramos scored 17 points for Levanga Hokkaido in a losing effort.
- Matthew Wright and RJ Abarrientos scored in double figures but ended up on losing teams.
- Thirdy Ravena struggled, finishing with just 3 points in a loss for San-En NeoPhoenix.
- Ray Parks secured a victory for Nagoya Diamond Dolphins with 5 points.
Filipino Players in Division 2
- Kiefer Ravena contributed 14 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists in Shiga Lakes’ win.
- Roosevelt Adams posted 7 points, 2 rebounds, and multiple defensive stats in Yamagata Wyverns’ victory.