Matthew Wright caught fire as Kyoto Hannaryz completed the weekend sweep of Levanga Hokkaido with a 94-86 triumph in Japan B. League on Sunday, Nov. 20. Matthew Wright (Photo from Kyoto) The Filipino-Canadian gunner rifled in 24 points built on six triples as he formed a three-headed combo with...
The arrival of Gilas players seeing action in the Japan B. League is expected to provide additional manpower to the national training team preparing for the fifth window of the FIBA Asia World Cup Asian Qualifiers even as the workouts intensify starting next week. Dwight Ramos (Photo from FIBA)...
Hokkaido's Dwight Ramos (Photo from Levanga Hokkaido's Facebook page) By NIKOLE JAVIER Dwight Ramos is expected to get more minutes for Levanga Hokkaido against Thirdy Ravena and San-En NeoPhoenix as they eye their first win in the Japan B.League on Saturday, Oct. 8. Ramos, who scored...
Dwight Ramos (FIBA) By Nikole Javier Taking lessons from his most recent Gilas stint, Dwight Ramos was certain he would play a better role in his second season in Japan B.League. Ramos signed with the Levanga Hokkaido for his second year in the Japanese league. He first saw action with Toyama...
Former NorthPort big man Greg Slaughter is taking his act to the Japan B.League after signing a two-year deal with Division II team Rizing Zephy Fukuoka. Greg Slaughter (PBA Images) The 7-foot center and the Rizing Zephyr made the announcement on Saturday, July 9 through their respective social...
Former Gilas Pilipinas member Jordan Heading is bringing his talent to Japan after signing with B.League Division II team Nagasaki Velca, the team announced Friday, July 1. “I'm really happy that me and my family can be part of the Velca family. I'm grateful to the management for believing in me...
Kobe Paras returns to the Japan B.League but signs with a different team for the upcoming 2022-23 season. After entering free agency, Paras, who played for one season with the Niigata Albirex BB, will now see action with Division 2 team Altiri Chiba. "I'm grateful for the opportunity to be a part...
Kiefer Ravena (PSC-POC Media) The PBA will decide on the status of Kiefer Ravena for the season-opening Philippine Cup once an agreement has been reached between him and NLEX management. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial said Ravena sent a written letter over the weekend seeking for a clearance to...
Filipino cagers' stint in Japan's professional basketball league is a "slam-dunk" for the Philippine-Japan relations, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhiko Koshikawa said. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhiko Koshikawa (center) with Filipino athletes playing in Japan's...
Thirdy Ravena is glad that a number of Filipino players have followed his lead almost two years after taking his act in Japan’s B.League. Thirdy Ravena Ravena’s signing with the San-En Neophoenix in June 2020 set off the current trend that saw the likes of older brother Kiefer Ravena, Ray Parks...
Justine Baltazar (UAAP Media) Justine Baltazar is officially set to take his act in Japan’s B.League next season after signing with the top division side Hiroshima Dragonflies. The Dragonflies announced the signing Thursday, May 26, two weeks after the former UAAP star from De La Salle University...
Dwight Ramos will remain in Japan’s B.League for at least another season after signing with his new team Levanga Hokkaido. Photo from B.Leaguele Levanga made the announcement Wednesday, May 17 after Ramos completed his maiden Japanese campaign with the Toyama Grouses. “I'm very excited to play...
