Matthew Wright and nine other Filipino imports were chosen to spearhead the Asian squad in the 2024 Japan B.League All-Star Weekend on Jan. 13 and 14 at the Okinawa Arena.

The squad will be composed of Wright (Kyoto Hannaryz), Dwight Ramos (Levanga Hokkaido), Kiefer Ravena (Shiga Lakes),Thirdy Ravena (San-En NeoPhoenix), RJ Abarrientos (Shinshu Brave Warriors), Roosevelt Adams (Yamagata Wyverns) and Bobby Ray Parks Jr. (Nagoya Diamond Dolphins).

Also joining the team are Kai Sotto of Yokohama B-Corsairs, Greg Slaughter of Ryzing Zephyr Fukuoka and Carl Tamayo of the Ryukyu Golden Kings.

Completing the Asian crew are Shengzhe Li (Fukushima Firebonds), Chuanxing Liu (Altiri Chiba), Min Kug Chang (Nagasaki Velca), Chung-Ting Liu (Aomori Wats), Daeusung Lee (Sehorses Mikawa), Jae-Min Yang (Sendai 89ers), and Weijia Wang (Akita Northern Happinets).

They will face the Rising Stars team, which is bannered by Allen Hachimura, brother of Los Angeles Lakers’ Rui.

The two-day showpiece will also feature the clash between B.Black and B.White, the Slam-Dunk Competition, Skills Challenge and Three-point Contest.