B.LEAGUE Revenue Hits 101.3 Billion Yen; Alvark Tokyo Reaches 9.24B

B.LEAGUE Revenue Hits 101.3 Billion Yen; Alvark Tokyo Reaches 9.24B

For the first time, the B.League has surpassed 100 billion yen in total operating revenue, reaching 101.3 billion yen for the 2025–26 season. This milestone represents a fivefold increase in the league’s business scale over its ten-year history, according to official figures released on October 13. Alvark Tokyo led all clubs with a record-breaking 9.24 … Read more

Japan U18 Women Beat South Korea to Reach FIBA Asian Cup Final

Japan U18 Women Beat South Korea to Reach FIBA Asian Cup Final

The U18 women’s national basketball team secured an 80-43 victory over South Korea on October 9 at Charisma Arena in Seremban, Malaysia, advancing to the FIBA U18 Women’s Asian Cup final for the first time in three tournaments. Semifinal Domination at Charisma Arena Head coach Yoshikazu Suzuki opened the semifinal matchup with the same starting … Read more

Levanga Hokkaido U15 to Hold Practice Tryouts for Aspiring Players on November 1, 2026

Levanga Hokkaido U15 to Hold Practice Tryouts for Aspiring Players on November 1, 2026

The session is aimed at building the 2027 roster for prospects seeking rigorous training under professional coaches. The practice session will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2026, accommodating a maximum capacity of 30 participants. Registration opens on-site at 17:30, with the tryout running from 18:15 to 20:15 local time. Club staff plan to hold … Read more

Shanghai Sharks Signed JaVale McGee Following D’Angelo Russell

Shanghai Sharks Signed JaVale McGee Following D'Angelo Russell

The Shanghai Sharks signed JaVale McGee following a previous deal with D’Angelo Russell, according to reports by Bleacher Report on Oct. 2, 2025. McGee arrives in the Chinese Basketball Association after a 16-season NBA career that included three championships, bringing a veteran interior presence to the defending league champions. JaVale McGee Brings Three NBA Titles … Read more

Bronny James discusses carving his own path at Lakers media day

Bronny James stepped to the podium during the Los Angeles Lakers media day on Sept. 29, addressing a newly configured roster following his father LeBron James’s departure for the Philadelphia 76ers. Entering a campaign, the guard emphasized that he is carving out an independent path in the NBA. Stepping Out from Under the Shadow of … Read more

EASL Announces 2026-27 Schedule and Groups for B.LEAGUE Teams

Osaka Evessa denied 2028-29 B.PREMIER license, fined 5,000万円 yen

The East Asia Super League has officially locked in its group stage groupings and tournament schedule for the 2026-27 season, setting up a 12-club battle for regional supremacy that tips off on October 3, 2026, in the Philippines. Group Stage Draw and Opening Matchups Announced by the league and confirmed through regional club releases, the … Read more

Japan Men’s Basketball Wins Silver Medal at 20th Asian Games

The Japan men’s national basketball team wrapped up its campaign at the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, securing a silver medal after a hard-fought run in the five-on-a-side tournament that concluded on Sept. 20, according to tournament reports and official team statements. For veteran center Alex Kirk, who anchored the paint and served as the … Read more

B.LEAGUE Guide: Schedules, Results, Standings & Player Data

Osaka Evessa denied 2028-29 B.PREMIER license, fined 5,000万円 yen

Takuya Kawamura, a shooting guard who became the first Japanese high school player to sign a professional contract, announced his retirement from the sport on September 21, according to announcements published across regional sports outlets. At 40 years old, the 193-centimeter, 90-kilogram shooting guard officially concludes a professional career spanning more than 19 years across … Read more

Ultra-Fast Basketball: A Glimpse into the Future at the “ISLAND GAMES” in Okinawa

The Ryukyu Golden Kings are stepping into a transformative new era under the B.League’s premier structure, overhauling their roster and tactical identity to embrace a high-paced, aggressive style of play. Early flashes of this shift surfaced during the preseason “Island Games” at Okinawa Arena, where the club showcased the foundational elements of an up-tempo system … Read more

China Women’s Basketball Star Li Yue Misses FIBA Event Due to Lost Passport

Basketball player Li Yueru announced on her official social media channels that she missed out on representing the Chinese women’s national basketball team at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup qualifiers due to a lost passport, stating that perhaps she simply lacked enough luck. Li Yueru Misses World Cup Qualifiers Over Passport Issue The unexpected … Read more