The 2024–25 B1 League season is the upcoming ninth season of the B1 League, the top Japanese professional basketball league, since its establishment in 2015. The regular season began on 3 October 2024.[1]
| 2024–25 B1 League season | |
|---|---|
| League | B1 League |
| Season | 2024–25 |
| Duration | 3 October 2024 – May 2025 |
| Number of games | 60 |
| Number of teams | 24 |
← 2023–24 2025–26 → | |
The Hiroshima Dragonflies are the defending champions, having won their first B1 League title after defeating the Ryukyu Golden Kings in the 2024 Finals.[2]
Teams
editTeam changes
edit| Promoted from 2023–24 B2 League |
Relegated from 2023–24 B1 League |
|---|---|
| Shiga Lakes Koshigaya Alphas |
Shinshu Brave Warriors Toyama Grouses |
Coaching changes
editB1 League clubs in Asian competitions
edit| Team | Competition | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Hiroshima Dragonflies | Basketball Champions League Asia | Semifinals, 3rd place |
| East Asia Super League | Regular season | |
| Ryukyu Golden Kings | Regular season |
References
edit- ^ "[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] B.League Forges Ahead with Ambitious Goals". japan-forward.com. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ "B.League Finals: Dragonflies Play Dynamic Defense in Game 3 to Win the Title". japan-forward.com. 29 May 2024.