High-flying forward Francis Lopez made a big leap in his young, promising career as he decided to take his talent to the Japan B.League, his school University of the Philippines announced Monday, April 28.High-flying forward Francis Lopez brings his talent to Japan. (OASD)Lopez, 21, opted to forego...
Kai Sotto has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament, the Koshigaya Alphas announced on Wednesday, Jan. 8.The Filipino giant tweaked his left knee when he attempted for a shot but dropped awkwardly during the first quarter of his team's 77-79 loss to the Mikawa Seahorses last Sunday, Jan. 5.Kai...
Alas Pilipinas setter Jia Morado is bracing for another professional volleyball season in Japan after re-signing with Denso Airybees for her second stint. Filipino setter Jia Morado (Denso Airybees on Instagram) "This time for the 2024-25 season. We are pleased to inform you that we...
Former Ateneo Blue Eagles Geo Chiu is joining the increasing number of Filipino imports in Japan B.League after signing with B2 team Ehime Orange Vikings. Geo Chiu (UAAP Media) The 23-year-old big man will be playing in the 2024-25 season following his stint with the Strong...
Japan B.League is extending its reach for aspiring players across Asia as it added more countries to be eligible for a special quota starting next season.Thirdy Ravena (B.League/File photo)The Japanese league announced Wednesday, June 26, that it added Hong Kong, Macau, Mongolia, Malaysia,...
Kiefer Ravena is extending his stay overseas for the fourth consecutive year after signing with Yokohama B-Corsairs for the Japan B. League 2024-25 season, the team announced on Friday, June 14. Kiefer Ravena (Shiga Lakes, Japan B. League)Ravena is the first among the six Filipino imports, who...
Thirdy Ravena earned another milestone achievement in his basketball career after being given as the first-ever Impressive Asia Player of the Year award in the Japan B.League on Friday, May 31.Thirdy Ravena (Japan B.League)It was an impressive feat for Ravena, where he was also the first Asian Quota...
A total of six Filipino imports found themselves as free agents at the conclusion of the 2023-24 Japan B. League. Ray Parks Jr., Matthew Wright, Thirdy Ravena, Kai Sotto, Kiefer Ravena, AJ Edu (Japan B. League)With their future in their hands, Ray Parks Jr. became the sixth and latest addition...
Thirdy Ravena has parted ways with San-En NeoPhoenix after a four-year campaign in the Japan B. League, he announced on social media on Friday, May 24. Thirdy Ravena The 27-year-old guard helped lead the NeoPhoenix to the Central Conference championship title last month against the...
Filipino big man Kai Sotto has capped his brilliant third season in the Japan B. League as his temporary services to Yokohama B. Corsairs expired at the end of their campaign. The Gilas standout transferred to Yokohama for the 2023-24 season on a loan from Hiroshima Dragonflies. There, the...
Kiefer Ravena displayed his veteran poise and powered the Shiga Lakes to a pulsating 89-87 triumph over the Koshigaya Alphas to rule the 2024 Japan B.League’ B2 finals on Sunday, May 19, at Shiga Daihatsu Arena.Kiefer Ravena (Japan B.League)The 30-year-old Ravena registered 10 points, eight...
Kai Sotto continued his impressive showing in Japan B. League following Yokohama’s huge 81-76 victory over Thirdy Ravena’s San-En on Wednesday night, March 6. The B-Corsairs improved their overall standing with a 19-23 slate off back-to-back wins. Filipino import Kai Sotto. (Yokohama...