See the stars shine at the Hoops Dome!
The champion of the East Asia Super League (EASL) 2023-24 season will be determined in Cebu, Philippines, as the province will be hosting the tournament's Final Four.
Jameel Warney and the Seoul SK Knights, representing the Korean Basketball League (KBL), booked the fourth and final spot after a rout of the New Taipei Kings.
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The Jeremy Lin-led New Taipei Kings, representing Taiwan's P. League+ have also secured a spot, finishing at the top of Group B with a 4-2 record.
Joining them are Yuki Togashi and the Chiba Jets of the Japan B.League, leaders of Group A with a flawless 6-0 record.
They will be challenging the reigning KBL and EASL champions Anyang Kung Kwan Jang Red Boosters.
The Final Four will be played at Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City, just outside Cebu City. It will feature four elimination games: two semifinals played on March 8, followed by the battle for third and the championship on March 10.
"Cebu is an incredible venue for the first EASL Final Four. It has some of the most passionate basketball fans in the Philippines. The Hoops Dome is a great arena that will be packed with local and travelling fans," EASL CEO Henry Kerins said.
"And this is an amazing tourist destination – we are excited to showcase Cebu, including the magical resort island of Mactan, and the beautiful culture of the Philippines to our fans across the region."
The winning team will receive a one million US dollars. The second-placed team will take home $500,000, while the third-placed team will get $250,000.
Tickets for the Final Four will soon be available on TicketMAX (www.ticketmax.ph). These will also be aired on One Sports, One Sports+, and the Pilipinas Live app.