Gilas Pilipinas will feature a rearranged roster for the second round of the 2027 Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers, losing one vital piece but welcoming back another.
Young guns Carl Tamayo and Kevin Quiambao both expressed excitement about the 7-foot-3 Sotto rejoining the program, particularly with the team missing Brownlee’s veteran presence.
“Of course, it’s a big deal because we all know the impact that Kai has on the game,” Tamayo said. “His size, his talent, and his IQ in the game—we’ve been waiting for a long time for Kai to join the national team again.”

