Japan's B.League is set to bring preseason basketball games to Manila on September 9 and 10 as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations and the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and the Philippines. The announcement was made at SM Megamall, with Philippine Basketball Association commissioner Willie Marcial expressing his congratulations for the B.League's rapid growth and success. B.League executive officer Nao Okamoto emphasized the importance of the event in strengthening ties between the two nations. Filipino players AJ Edu and Dwight Ramos will be the stars of the event, with Edu's Gunma Crane Thunders facing Ramos' Levanga Hokkaido at the Mall of Asia Arena. The games provide a rare opportunity for Filipino fans to witness live B.League action, which is typically viewed through various platforms. In addition to the Manila games, the B.League will also host its annual 'Final Week' watch party in the Philippines, featuring the finals between Nagasaki Velca and the Ryukyu Golden Kings.