MANILA, Philippines — Kai Sotto said that he never said no to playing for Gilas Pilipinas, addressing the rumors about his uncertainty in the Fiba World Cup 2023 in August. The 7-foot-3 center told Noli Eala in an episode of Power and Play that he remains committed to the Philippine men's basketball team program, amid the speculations of him missing the upcoming World Cup. 'First of all, I never said no to represent my country. I've been playing for my country ever since I was fourteen years old,' Sotto said in a clip posted by Eala.

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