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B.League: Kai Sotto shines but Yokohama goes on losing streak
Kai Sotto.–B.LEAGUE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Yokohama center Kai Sotto continued his stellar showing in the B.League over the weekend. Sotto notched a career-high 28 points on Saturday but his night was spoiled after the B-Corsairs lost to Alvark Tokyo, 81-75. The 21-year-old Sotto, who shot 12-of-15 from the field, also grabbed six rebounds in the loss.…
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Yokohama B-Corsair’s Kai Sotto in a Japan B.League game. –B.LEAGUE PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — After scoring in double figures for eight straight games, Kai Sotto was limited to just seven points in Yokohama B-Corsairs’ 80-64 loss to Fighting Eagles Nagoya in the 2023-24 B.League season on Wednesday at Nagoya Biwajima Sports Center. The 7-foot-3 Filipino…
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Kai Sotto bound to dominate Asia, believes Gilas coach Tim Cone
Gilas Pilipinas’ Kai Sotto in the Filipinos’ game against Chinese Taipei in the Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Asia has been host to some of the most stellar players in the international Fiba stage. Iran boasted Hamed Haddadi, China had Yi Jianlian and the Gilas Pilipinas for a time the rode the heroics…
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Kai Sotto brimming with confidence heading into latest Gilas foray
Kai Sotto during Gilas Pilipinas’ open practice.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Kai Sotto is more confident than ever heading into another campaign for Gilas Pilipinas in the upcoming Fiba Asia Cup qualifiers. Sotto’s added confidence stems from his solid play with the Yokohama B-Corsairs in the Japan B.League. “I’m just happy that I’m getting more used in…
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Mikel Arteta exclusive interview: Declan Rice’s aura, Kai Havertz’s intelligence and why Arsenal’s best is yet to come | Football News
Mikel Arteta’s suspension means he will be confined to the director’s box at Villa Park on Saturday but he is focusing on the positives. “A really nice view,” he smiles. Besides, there isn’t much he would change about those delirious scenes against Luton. “I think you get more from winning it in the way we…
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NBA: Hornets waive Kai Jones days after he requested a trade
FILE– Kai Jones #23 of the Charlotte Hornets. Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images/AFP CHARLOTTE, N.C.— The Charlotte Hornets have waived former first-round draft pick Kai Jones just three days after the center/forward announced on social media that he had requested to be traded. Jones was not with the Hornets for training camp, with the team citing “personal…
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NBA: Kai Jones announces on social media he wants to be traded
FILE – Charlotte Hornets forward Kai Jones dunks during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, March 3, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser, File) CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kai Jones apparently wants out of Charlotte. Jones, the Hornets’ 19th overall pick out of Texas in 2021, announced on X,…
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Barcelona have Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial on transfer shortlist that also features Kai Havertz and Jorginho – Paper Talk | Transfer Centre News
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday’s newspapers… THE SUN Barcelona have Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial on a six-man transfer shortlist, which also reportedly features Kai Havertz and Jorginho. Tyson Fury is set to fight Oleksandr Usyk after sealing the “biggest boxing deal in history”. Reece James is closing in on a…
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South Sudan’s Sunday Dech thrilled to face former teammate Kai Sotto in Fiba World Cup – rezal404
South Sudan’s Sunday Dech. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — South Sudan guard Sunday Dech looks forward to facing Adelaide 36ers teammate Kai Sotto and Gilas Pilipinas in the classification round of the Fiba World Cup 2023 on Thursday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. It was a tough Wednesday for South Sudan after failing to advance to…
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AJ Edu relishes playing with Kai Sotto in Fiba World Cup – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas’ AJ Edu against Italy in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Suiting up for Gilas Pilipinas in the Fiba World Cup alone is already a big feat for AJ Edu. Playing with Kai Sotto again after five years—on international basketball’s biggest stage—made it more special for Edu. “I love playing with Kai.…
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