Thirdy Ravena returned to his double-digit scoring output as the San-En Neophoenix extended their win streak to five games in the Japan B.League action on Wednesday, Oct. 25. After struggling in the last game following a string of double-figure performances, Ravena was back at it again in the...
BEYOND THE GAME BOLICK’S BIG SACRIFICE BY BRIAN YALUNG Filipino basketball fans were left in disbelief after it was revealed that Robert Bolick had shockingly parted ways with Japan B.League Division 2 team Fukushima Firebonds. Robert Bolick (PBA Images) Bolick officially...
Robert Bolick’s stint in the Japan B.League only lasted one game as he parted ways with his team Fukushima Firebonds on Thursday, Oct. 19. Robert Bolick and Fukushima's partnership comes to an abrupt end (B.League Photo) The Firebonds said in a statement that it was Bolick who asked for a release...
It was a tale of two contrasting debuts for Filipino rookies in the Japan B.League as RJ Abarrientos listed his first win with the Shinshu Brave Warriors while AJ Edu started off his first foray to the professional scene on the wrong foot after a Toyama Grouses loss on Saturday, Oct. 7. AJ...
By MARK MONTEJO Greg Slaughter will be staying a little longer in Japan after signing an extension contract with Fukuoka in the Japan B.League on Friday, June 23. *Greg Slaughter. (Japan B.League photo)* The league announced it on social media, adding that Slaughter will stay for the 2023-24 season....
Gilas Pilipinas center AJ Edu is set to make his debut in the pro ranks with the Toyama Grouses in the Japan B.League. The Grouses announced Edu as their Asian Quota Player for the 2023-2024 season on a social media post on Tuesday, June 20. *AJ Edu launches pro career with Toyama Grouses in the...
Dwight Ramos has decided to extend his stay with Division I team Levanga Hokkaido for the 2023-24 season of the Japan B.League, the team announced on social media on Tuesday, June 6. Ramos, who averaged 9.5 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.7 steals in the previous season, has been playing in...
Carl Tamayo watched from bench as the Ryukyu Golden Kings claimed the championship title in the 2022-23 Japan B.League with an 88-73 drubbing of top seed Chiba Jets in Game 2 of their best-of-three finals series at the Kanagawa Prefecture on Sunday, May 28. The former University of the Philippines...
Kiefer Ravena has signed a contract extension with Shiga for the third straight year. The team announced on Wednesday, May 24, that the Filipino import has agreed to play for the 2023-24 B2 season. *Kiefer Ravena of the Shiga Lakes. (Japan B.League on Facebook)* The Lakes finished the B1 elimination...
Robert Bolick has officially jumped ships and left NorthPort after signing with B.League Division II team Fukushima Firebonds, his new team announced on Monday, May 15. *Robert Bolick (PBA Images)* Bolick, whose contract with the Batang Pier expired last April and opted out on a contract extension,...
Kai Sotto and the Hiroshima Dragonflies fell at the hands of the Shimane Susanoo Magic in overtime, 100-88, in the Japan B. League on Sunday, April 9, at the Hiroshima Sun Plaza Hall. Filipino import Sotto registered 13 points on a decent 5-of-7 shooting including five rebounds and two blocks in 21...
Kai Sotto and the Hiroshima Dragonflies repeated over the visiting Matthew Wright and the Kyoto Hannaryz with another 76-63 victory in the Japan B.League on Sunday, April 2. The Filipino import dropped 14 points in their 92-76 win a day prior, before flirting with a double-double performance of 11...
