NO All-Star Game? No problem.
Brothers Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena are set to take part in the Japan B. League online show.
The Ravenas will appear in the virtual event titled “B. League All-Star Game 2022 in Studio” as the league tries to make up for the cancellation of the midseason showpiece at the Okinawa Arena after 12 players either tested positive for the lethal virus or ruled as close contacts.
This will mark the second straight year the All-Star Game was called off due to the dreaded COVID-19 pandemic.
Makoto Hiejima of the Utsunomiya Brex, Ryusei Shinoyama and Satoru Maeta of the Kawasaki Brave Thunders, and Morihisa Yamauchi of the San-En NeoPhoenix are also expected to join the Ravenas in the studio activities.
Aside from those in the studio, the fledgling league also promised online appearances from those voted in the All-Star teams, led by the likes of Yuki Togashi of the Chiba Jets, Alvark Tokyo’s Ryan Rossiter and Sebas Saiz, and SeaHorses Mikawa’s Avi Koki Schafer.
All nine Filipino cagers seeing action in the B.League, led by Kiefer Ravena, were set to suit up in the All-Star Game.
