Kiefer Ravena signs with Yokohama in Japan B.League

Filipino import Kiefer Ravena returns to the top flight of Japan B. League after he agreed to join the Yokohama B-Corsairs for the upcoming 2024-2025 season.

The Japanese club announced the development on Friday, just weeks following the veteran guard's decision to part ways with the Shiga Lakes after a three-year stint.

Before leaving Shiga, Ravena helped the team capture the B2 crown en route to a B1 promotion. 

"I’m very much excited to play for Yokohoma B-CORSAIRS. This will be a new chapter in my career and I hope I’m able to bring my experience and competitiveness to the team," Ravena said in a statement.

"I’m excited to meet and play for the boosters and make a run for the championship."

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Ravena's arrival at Yokohama means he will replace fellow Filipino cager Kai Sotto as its Asian import after the 7-foot-3 big man ended his contract with the squad on the heels of their 24-36 win-loss record outing in the previous campaign.

But before he joins a new club, the 30-year-old Ravena will first banner the Philippines in the 43rd William Jones Cup, where he leads a star-studded Strong Group Athletics team. 

—Bea Micaller/JKC, GMA Integrated News