The B.LEAGUE ASIA RISING STAR GAME 2025 is set to take center stage on Saturday, January 18, showcasing the brightest young talents in Japanese basketball. Organized by the Japan Professional Basketball League (Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo), under the leadership of Chairman Shinji Shimada, this event promises to be a thrilling display of skill and competition. However, fans will be disappointed to learn that Masato Ogawa of the Chiba Jets will be absent due to injury.
The game, scheduled for 16:00, will feature the B.LEAGUE RISING STARS, a team composed of some of the league’s most promising players. Among them is Aren Hachimura from the Gunma Crane Sanders, who is making his third consecutive tournament appearance. Another standout is Jin Jinlian, the captain of the team, marked by the “★” next to his name, representing the Chiba Jets in his initial selection.
Here’s a closer look at the B.LEAGUE RISING STARS roster:
| Uniform Number | Player Name | affiliated Club | Number of Selections |
|—————-|———————|————————–|—————————-|
| 8 | Aren hachimura | Gunma Crane Sanders | 3rd consecutive tournament |
| 75 | Soichiro Inoue | Koshigaya Alphars | 3rd consecutive tournament |
| 2 | jin jinlian★ | Chiba Jets | Initial selection |
| 23 | king Open | Yokohama B Corsairs | 2nd consecutive tournament |
| 14 | Yongchuan Sadou | Sanen Neo Phoenix | 2nd consecutive tournament |
| 24 | Ryo Sadowara | Fighting Eagles Nagoya | 2nd consecutive tournament |
| 5 | Seiya Konishi | Kyoto HannaryS | Initial selection |
| 1 | masato Ichikawa | Hiroshima Dragonflies | initial selection |
| 12 | Takuto Nakamura | Hiroshima Dragonflies | Initial selection |
| 25 | Taiki Tsunoda | Saga Ballooners | 2nd consecutive tournament |
| 18 | Masahiro Waki | Ryukyu Golden Kings | Initial selection |
The uniform numbers for the players are steadfast based on their team registration information. In cases of overlapping numbers, adjustments are made using factors like date of birth.
This event not only highlights the rising stars of the B.LEAGUE but also underscores the league’s commitment to nurturing young talent and expanding its influence across Asia. don’t miss the chance to witness the future of Japanese basketball in action.
