KAI Sotto has signed a contract extension with the Hiroshima Dragonflies for the 2023-24 Japan B. League season.
Sotto joined Hiroshima in the latter part of the 2022-23 B. League season after a stint with the Adelaide 36ers in the Australian NBL.
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He played 24 games in the season and started in 19 of them for Hiroshima, which reached the B. League playoffs before falling to the top-ranked Chiba Jets in three games.
Sotto averaged 8.92 points, 6.08 boards, 1.38 assists, and 1.29 blocks.
“I am so grateful to the club for giving me this opportunity, and I am happy to have the chance to play in Japan next season,” said Sotto.
The 7-foot-3 center is also slated to play in the NBA Summer League as he continues to pursue his dream of making it to the NBA.“The NBA is my biggest dream, so I will continue to work hard in the United States this summer. To all the Dragonflies fans, I know there may be some irregularities next season, but I will do my best in the given environment so that I can give you good news," said Sotto.
Hiroshima General Manager Shuji Okazaki confirmed Sotto can opt out if he earns a place in an NBA team.
"Kai has an option to sign with an NBA team, so if he signs with an NBA team this summer, there is a possibility that his contract with Hiroshima will be canceled." they said.
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