Kai Sotto sees action in Gilas Pilipinas’ tune-up win over Ulsan

FILE–Gilas Pilipinas’ Kai Sotto. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net

MANILA, Philippines–Kai Sotto saw action for Gilas Pilipinas in its 81-76 win over Korean Basketball League club Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus in a tune-up game held before the fourth window of the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers.

Video snippets that surfaced on social media suggested that Sotto figured prominently in the exhibition that took place at San Miguel Corporation Sports Complex along C-5 road in Pasig City.

Sotto played after rejoining Gilas ahead of the two home matches against Jordan on Aug. 28 and Iran two nights later, both at Mall of Asia Arena.

CJ Perez, who skipped the third window last month, also played in the exhibition with the Korean squad that has been in the country for the past two weeks.

The Phoebus faced UAAP teams Adamson and Far Eastern University, WIlliam Jones Cup participant Strong Group Athletics, PBA cellar-dweller Titan Ultra and MPBL champion Abra Weavers.

Ulsan is also playing its tune-up matches with a new addition in University of the Philippines product Gerry Abadiano.

Gilas is still waiting for the return of Justin Brownlee, who is still in the United States.

Brownlee is expected to play in the fourth window after recovering from injuries to his hamstring and leg.