SBP optimistic of getting Kai nod after pegging Clarkson into naturalized slot

The decision to peg Jordan Clarkson as Gilas Pilipinas’ naturalized player for the 2023 Fiba (International Basketball Federation) World Cup has left the national basketball program scrounging for local big men—and one of them may be close to making a much-awaited commitment.

Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas (SBP) executive director and spokesperson Sonny Barrios on Tuesday said the most recent talks with Kai Sotto’s camp has given him optimism that the 7-foot-3 center will officially join the national program.

“As we speak right now, I have a lot of optimism that he is more in than he is out of Gilas Pilipinas,” Barrios said.

Earlier, Barrios acknowledged that the nationa…

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