The first weekend in Koshigaya's B1 history was anything but smooth, but Kai Sotto and the Alphas can correct their course against another powerhouse in the Ryukyu Golden Kings.
The Koshigaya Alphas are set to host their first B1 home games of the 2024-25 B.LEAGUE season, welcoming the Ryukyu Golden Kings to the Koshigaya City Central Gymnasium in an inter-conference showdown.
The Alphas are looking to bounce back after a tough start, as they begin life in the B1 with an 0-2 record.
Koshigaya's introduction to Japan's top-tier basketball league was anything but smooth, suffering two defeats against Alvark Tokyo by a combined 37 points.
Kai Sotto, one of Koshigaya's high-profile acquisitions for this season, faced challenges against Tokyo’s dominant frontcourt.
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In his debut, Sotto managed only three points but contributed with 10 rebounds and two blocks. In the second game, he improved slightly, scoring nine points, grabbing three rebounds, and dishing out four assists.
The Alphas will now look to turn things around as they host last season’s runners-up, the Ryukyu Golden Kings.
Ryukyu comes into the series after splitting its opening two games against San-en NeoPhoenix, and will pose a formidable challenge for Koshigaya.
Sotto’s performance should be crucial, as Koshigaya relies on him to assert his presence in the paint and help lead the team to their first-ever B1 victory.
The Alphas’ first B1 home games are set for October 12 and 13.
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