MANILA, Philippines — The new year ushered in more opportunities for Filipino basketball phenom Kai Sotto after making a visit to another NCAA Division I school on Tuesday (Wednesday Manila time).
Sotto dropped by Auburn University in Alabama to meet with Auburn Eagles coach Bruce Pearl and the rest of the coaching staff.
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We scaling walls today! #wareagle pic.twitter.com/3G2Bz0e3N8
— Kai Sotto (@kzsottolive) January 7, 2020
— Kai Sotto (@kzsottolive) January 7, 2020
The 7'2" cager watched the Eagles' scrimmage during practice while also meeting with the University's nutritionist and dieticians.
Personal Nutritionist and Dietiecians. ???? pic.twitter.com/lCRv0jcXud
— Kai Sotto (@kzsottolive) January 7, 2020
The NBA hopeful was also able to put up a few shots in the gym.
— Kai Sotto (@kzsottolive) January 7, 2020
The Auburn University basketball program has produced 30 NBA draft picks, including hall of famer Charles Barkley.
Last year, Sotto also made rounds to other Division I schools like Georgia Tech and Kentucky University.
At present, Sotto is playing for Atlanta-based squad The Skills Factory.
He will suit up for Mighty Sports-Philippines in the Dubai International Basketball Tournament.