Tim Cone Confident: Kai Sotto's Return Could Make Gilas Unbeatable
Source: news.source.inquirer
Gilas Pilipinas coach Tim Cone expressed optimism about the team's prospects in the 2027 Fiba World Cup Qualifiers with the anticipated return of Kai Sotto from his ACL injury. Cone believes that with Sotto back in the lineup, Gilas can compete against any team, citing past successes against top-ranked opponents. Sotto, who is currently recovering, is expected to return by mid to late October, just in time for the qualifiers.
Key Points
Tim Cone believes Gilas Pilipinas can beat any team with Kai Sotto's return.
Kai Sotto is recovering from an ACL injury and is expected to return by mid to late October.
Sotto's potential return coincides with the start of the 2027 Fiba World Cup Qualifiers.
Sotto has signed an extension with the Koshigaya Alphas for the 2025-26 season of the Japanese B.League.
Gilas Pilipinas has one more duty before the World Qualifiers, which they will have to undertake without Sotto.
