Kiefer Ravena will play his opening home games in Yokohama against two-time B.LEAGUE champion and resident powerhouse Alvark Tokyo.
The Yokohama B-Corsairs return home to the Yokohama International Swimming Pool for a pivotal Central Conference clash in the 2024-25 B.LEAGUE season against the powerhouse Alvark Tokyo.
Both teams enter the matchup with unblemished 2-0 records after successful opening weekends, setting the stage for a highly-anticipated showdown despite being very early in the season.
Yokohama earned its perfect start by sweeping the Sendai 89ers in two tightly-contested games. The B-Corsairs secured a four-point road win in the first game before narrowly escaping with a 77-75 victory in the second.
A key story for Yokohama has been Kiefer Ravena, who transferred from the B2 champion Shiga Lakes.
[Related: Kiefer Ravena helps anchor Yokohama's close win over Sendai]
Ravena struggled in his B-Corsairs debut, scoring just six points, but bounced back in the second game, putting up 12 points and playing a critical role in Yokohama’s third-quarter rally that helped secure the win.
Ravena’s form will be crucial as the B-Corsairs take on a dominant Alvark Tokyo team.
Tokyo swept the Koshigaya Alphas in commanding fashion during the opening weekend, showcasing their strength as one of the league’s premier teams.
This matchup promises to test Yokohama’s resilience, as the team continues to navigate the departure of former MVP Yuki Kawamura, who is now trying to make an NBA roster.
Yokohama and Tokyo will play two games on October 12 and 13.
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