The 2024–25 B1 League season is ninth season of the B1 League, the top Japanese professional basketball league, since its establishment in 2015. The regular season began on 5 October 2024.[1]
| 2024–25 B1 League season | |
|---|---|
| League | B1 League |
| Season | 2024–25 |
| Duration | 5 October 2024 – 4 May 2025 (Regular season) |
| Games played | 60 |
| 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
editForeign players
editThis is the full list of international players competing in the 2024–25 season.[3]
Regular season
editStandings
edit| Pos | Team | GP | W | L | Pct | PF | PA | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | ||||||||
| 1 | San-en NeoPhoenix | 14 | 12 | 2 | .857 | 1,291 | 1,094 | +197 |
| 2 | Alvark Tokyo | 14 | 12 | 2 | .857 | 1,110 | 990 | +120 |
| 3 | Sun Rockers Shibuya | 14 | 9 | 5 | .643 | 1,086 | 964 | +122 |
| 4 | SeaHorses Mikawa | 14 | 9 | 5 | .643 | 1,099 | 1,048 | +51 |
| 5 | Nagoya Diamond Dolphins | 14 | 6 | 8 | .429 | 1,135 | 1,152 | -17 |
| 6 | Yokohama B-Corsairs | 14 | 6 | 8 | .429 | 1,049 | 1,078 | -29 |
| 7 | Kawasaki Brave Thunders | 14 | 4 | 10 | .286 | 1,067 | 1,181 | -114 |
| 8 | Fighting Eagles Nagoya | 14 | 4 | 10 | .286 | 1,000 | 1,123 | -123 |
| East | ||||||||
| 1 | Chiba Jets | 14 | 12 | 2 | .857 | 1,171 | 1,019 | +152 |
| 2 | Utsunomiya Brex | 14 | 12 | 2 | .857 | 1,150 | 1,053 | +97 |
| 3 | Gunma Crane Thunders | 14 | 8 | 6 | .571 | 1,111 | 1,021 | +90 |
| 4 | Akita Northern Happinets | 14 | 7 | 7 | .500 | 1,035 | 1,050 | -15 |
| 5 | Levanga Hokkaido | 14 | 5 | 9 | .357 | 1,025 | 1,124 | -99 |
| 6 | Sendai 89ers | 14 | 4 | 10 | .286 | 1,040 | 1,109 | -69 |
| 7 | Koshigaya Alphas | 14 | 3 | 11 | .214 | 979 | 1,143 | -164 |
| 8 | Ibaraki Robots | 14 | 3 | 11 | .214 | 1,036 | 1,204 | -168 |
| West | ||||||||
| 1 | Shimane Susanoo Magic | 14 | 11 | 3 | .786 | 1,161 | 984 | +177 |
| 2 | Ryukyu Golden Kings | 14 | 11 | 3 | .786 | 1,218 | 1,083 | +135 |
| 3 | Osaka Evessa | 14 | 7 | 7 | .500 | 1,180 | 1,149 | +31 |
| 4 | Kyoto Hannaryz | 14 | 7 | 7 | .500 | 1,105 | 1,101 | +4 |
| 5 | Saga Ballooners | 14 | 6 | 8 | .429 | 1,039 | 1,040 | -1 |
| 6 | Nagasaki Velca | 14 | 6 | 8 | .429 | 982 | 1,006 | -24 |
| 7 | Hiroshima Dragonflies | 14 | 3 | 11 | .214 | 1,025 | 1,176 | -151 |
| 8 | Shiga Lakes | 14 | 1 | 13 | .071 | 1,022 | 1,224 | -202 |
Statistics
editIndividual statistic leaders
edit| Category | Player | Team | Statistic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game |  Mark Smith |
Nagasaki Velca | 21.7 |
| Rebounds per game | John Mooney |
Chiba Jets | 13.0 |
| Assists per game |  Ryusei Sasaki |
San-en NeoPhoenix | 7.3 |
| Steals per game |  Maik Kotsar |
Yokohama B-Corsairs | 2.2 |
| Blocks per game |  A. J. Edu |
Nagasaki Velca | 1.8 |
| FG% | Scott Eatherton |
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins | 61.0% |
| 3FG% | Masaharu Kataoka |
Sendai 89ers | 58.3% |
| FT% | Atsunobu Hirao |
Ibaraki Robots | 93.8% |
Team statistic leaders
edit| Category | Team | Statistic |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | Ryukyu Golden Kings | 88.4 |
| Rebounds per game | Ryukyu Golden Kings | 33.6 |
| Assists per game | Nagoya Diamond Dolphins | 23.0 |
| Steals per game | Akita Northern Happinets | 8.6 |
| Blocks per game | Nagasaki Velca | 4.1 |
| FG% | San-en NeoPhoenix | 48.4% |
| 3FG% | Shimane Susanoo Magic | 37.9% |
| FT% | Hiroshima Dragonflies | 82.2% |
B1 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.
- ^ "Abroad players". bleague.jp (in Japanese). Retrieved 6 November 2024.