ZACHARY “KAI” SOTTO signed a one-year extension with the Hiroshima Dragonflies in the Japan B.League on Wednesday.
Sotto, 21, confirmed on his Instagram page that he remains with the Dragonflies for the 2023-24 season.
Sotto said in his post that he’s grateful for another opportunity at Hiroshima where he gets the chance to play against fellow Filipino imports Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena, Dwight Ramos and Bobby Ray Parks.
The lanky 7-foot-3 center averaged nine points, six rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.29 blocks in 24 games late in the B.League season. He delivered his team to the playoffs, but eventually lost to the Chiba Jets.
Sotto will also participate in the National Basketball Association (NBA) Summer League in July to pursue his dream of playing in the NBA.
“The NBA is my biggest dream, so I will continue to work hard in the United States this summer. To all the Dragonflies fans, I know there may be some irregularities next season, but I will do my best in the given environment so that I can give you good news,” Sotto said in his post.
Hiroshima management said that Sotto could opt out to his contract if he gets picked in the NBA.