Brownlee, Aguilar support injured Kai Sotto

Gilas Pilipinas teammates Justin Brownlee and Japeth Aguilar are expressing support for their injured teammate Kai Sotto, who suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament during a game in the Japan B.League on Saturday.

Sotto confirmed his diagnosis via Instagram post on Wednesday, noting that it will require six months of recovery.

Brownlee expressed sympathy for Sotto, wishing him well with his surgery and rehabilitation process and noted that it is a minor setback for a major comeback.

Aguilar encouraged Sotto to stay positive and come back stronger, emphasizing that he still has a long career ahead of him.

With Aguilar expected to fill Sotto's position during the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers in February against Chinese Taipei and New Zealand, he emphasized his role as a guide within the team system.

Coach Tim Cone remained silent on Sotto’s status with Gilas Pilipinas following the injury.