The Japan Professional Basketball League (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; Chairman: Shinji Shimada; hereinafter referred to as “B.LEAGUE”) is pleased to announce that guest players have been confirmed for the B.LEAGUE Hope ASIA HOOP FESTIVAL 2025 in BGC, Manila, which will be held over two days, November 22 (Sat) and 23 (Sun), 2025, at 7th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City (BGC), the heart of Manila, Philippines.
Kiefer Ravena (Yokohama BC)
Francis Lopez (FE Nagoya)
At the B.Hope ASIA Jr. Clinic, scheduled for 8:30–10:00 AM on Saturday, November 22, Kiefer Ravena of the Yokohama B-Corsairs will participate to coach local children in the Philippines.
Later that day, during the B.Hope ASIA 1on1 Challenge, scheduled for 4:00–7:00 PM, Francis Lopez of Fighting Eagles Nagoya will appear as a special guest (he will not participate in the competition).
At the B.Hope ASIA Jr. Clinic scheduled for 8:30–10:00 AM on Sunday, November 23, former B.LEAGUE player Matthew Wright, who played for the Kawasaki Brave Thunders by the 2024–25 season, will join as a guest coach.
Matthew Wright (*Photo: 2024–25 Season)
■Event Overview “B.LEAGUE Hope ASIA HOOP FESTIVAL 2025 in BGC, Manila”
Dates: November 22 (Sat) – November 23 (Sun), 2025
Venue: 7th Avenue, in front of Mitsukoshi BGC, Bonifacio Global City, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City
Schedule:
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM: B.Hope ASIA Jr. Clinic
Guest: Kiefer Ravena
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM: B.Hope ASIA 1on1 Challenge
Guest: Francis Lopez
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM: B.Hope ASIA Jr. Clinic
Guest: Matthew Wright
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM: B.Hope ASIA 3×3 Challenge
