B.League boom: Coach cites culture, fans as key to Japan appeal

MACAU—Utsunomiya coach Zico Coronel may have a clear idea why Japan’s B.League has become the biggest market for Filipino imports in recent years. Following the Brex’s 85-64 rout of the New Taipei Kings at Tap Seac Multi-sports Pavilion on Wednesday night in the East Asia Super League (EASL) Finals, Coronel pointed to the league’s many positives and why it continues to attract players from across Asia, particularly the Philippines. READ: Thirdy Ravena hopes to see more Filipinos play in Japan B.League “There are some great imports, Filipino players, present on almost all of the teams now,” he told the Inquirer. […]... Keep on reading: B.League boom: Coach cites culture, fans as key to Japan appeal