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Several teams, including European clubs, have expressed interest in bringing Kai Sotto. However, per BasketNews sources, the 21-year-old Filipino star is anticipated to move to Yokohama on loan.

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Kai Sotto is on the verge of making a move to Yokohama B-Corsairs on a loan agreement, sources tell BasketNews.

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Per sources, Osaka Evessa from the B.League and BC Wolves Vilnius, along with several other European teams, have shown strong interest in securing the services of the 21-year-old, 2.21m center.

However, Hiroshima Dragonflies big man is anticipated to join forces with B-Corsairs.

Sotto missed the start of the 2023-24 season due to an injury. In the 2022-23 season, he averaged 8.9 points, 6.1 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.3 blocks for Hiroshima.

In the summer, Sotto contributed to the Philippines national team in the 2023 FIBA World Cup, averaging 6.0 points and 4.0 rebounds per game.

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