Gilas Pilipinas adjusts without injured Kai Sotto for FIBA Asia Cup

AJ Edu says playing without injured center Kai Sotto is an adjustment for the Philippines national team as they prepare for the FIBA Asia Cup starting on August 5.

Sotto has been out since January due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament, leaving a significant gap in the team's lineup and posing problems for Gilas Pilipinas according to head coach Tim Cone.

Edu emphasizes the need for everyone to step up and fill Sotto's role, highlighting his own performance in a recent send-off game where he scored 15 points.

Despite missing several windows of competition this year due to injuries, Edu showed resilience by contributing significantly in Gilas Pilipinas' victory over Macau Black Bears.

Gilas Pilipinas is grouped with Chinese Taipei, New Zealand, and Iraq, requiring at least a top-three finish to advance further in the tournament.