That's what I'm talking about. Finally, Gilas Pilipinas starting center Kai Zachary Perlado Sotto has parlayed the hype that comes with his astronomical 7'3" height by proving his mettle in games against New Zealand and Hong Kong in the recent FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers in Manila.
Against the Tall Blacks, the son of former PBA journeyman Ervin Sotto—and the country's latest hope to have a full-blooded Pinoy make it to the NBA—showed his overall game by finishing with a near triple-double of 19 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists on top of 2 blocks and 2 steals to tow the Philippines to a 93-89 win—the first time Gilas has beaten the Kiwis in five FIBA-sanctioned matches.
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