Kiefer Ravena and Dwight Ramos delivered in the clutch as the Asia All-Stars swept the Asia Cross Tournament at the 2026 Japan B.League All-Star Weekend.
Filipino hoopers took center stage on the opening day of the 2026 Japan B.League All-Star Weekend, lifting the Asia All-Stars to the Asia Cross Tournament victory on Friday, January 16, at the Happiness Arena in Nagasaki.
Kiefer Ravena wasted no time setting the tone in the knockout-style semifinals, erupting for eight early points to power the Asia All-Stars past the Rising Stars, 20–17.
The Filipino imprint was stamped once more in the final—this time by Dwight Ramos.
With the game on the line, Ramos buried the game-winning three to edge B2 Selected, 30–29, sealing a thrilling finish and a perfect tournament run for the Asia All-Stars.
Also part of the squad are fellow Filipino hoopers Ray Parks Jr., AJ Edu, alongside Yang Jaemin, Lee Hyun-Jung, Al-Che Yu, Sergio El Darwich, and Omar Jamaleddine.
Big man Kai Sotto was also part of the lineup but sat out the All-Star Weekend as he continues to rehab from his ACL injury.
The All-Star Weekend is only getting started as Day 2 tomorrow features the Skills Challenge, Three-Point Shootout, and Slam Dunk Contest, with Francis Lopez set to represent FE Nagoya in the dunk competition.
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The weekend rolls on with the U18 All-Star Game before the marquee main event with Team B.WHITE versus Team B.BLACK, closing out another star-studded celebration of B.League basketball.
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