Assuming the role of team captain, a rejuvenated Dwight Ramos aims to have Levanga Hokkaido climb the ranks in the B.LEAGUE as 2024-25 season tips off.
Brighter days in Hokkaido?
As the 2024-25 B.LEAGUE season kicks off, Levanga Hokkaido are pinning their hopes on Dwight Ramos to guide them toward a brighter future.
Ramos, now in his third year with Hokkaido and fourth overall in Japan's top basketball league, is set to make a significant return after enduring an injury to end last season’s campaign.
This year, however, he steps onto the court healthier and more determined than ever, with the added responsibility of being named as team captain.
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Ramos' first two seasons with Hokkaido were marred by injuries, forcing him to miss considerable time. His 2023-24 campaign was cut short by an unfortunate orbital fracture that kept him out of action as the season drew to a close.
Despite these setbacks, he managed to post career-high scoring numbers last season, averaging 10.7 points per game.
This season, Ramos enters with a clean bill of health and a renewed sense of purpose. Taking on the captaincy, he will not only be tasked with leading by example on the court but also with fostering unity and resilience among a revamped roster.
Levanga Hokkaido is coming off a difficult 17-43 record last year, missing out on the playoffs.
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However, with a fresh slate and several new additions to the team, Hokkaido looks to climb the ranks in B1. Among the team’s key offseason acquisitions include Ryan Kriener, who won the B2 title last season with the Shiga Lakes.
Dwight Ramos and Levanga Hokkaido will start the 2024-25 B.LEAGUE Division 1 season on the road against the Shimane Susanoo Magic on October 5 and 6.
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