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Kiefer Ravena signs with Ryukyu Golden Kings; Ray Parks Jr. finds new team in Japan

Kiefer Ravena signs with Ryukyu Golden Kings; Ray Parks Jr. finds new team in Japan

Kiefer Ravena has signed with the Ryukyu Golden Kings in the Japan B.League ahead of the 2026-27 season, while Ray Parks Jr. has also found his new squad.

🕒 7/3/2026, 2:04:07 PM196 wordsEN
John Franklin Kennedy Caacbay

John Franklin Kennedy Caacbay

Kennedy Caacbay is a sportswriter for ABS-CBN News covering volleyball, basketball, and esports. He developed his passion for hoops while growing up watching the PBA. He earned his degree from the University of the Philippines Baguio.

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MANILA — Kiefer Ravena has signed with the Ryukyu Golden Kings in the Japan B.League ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Ravena has moved on, after playing for the Yokohama B-Corsairs and Shiga Lakes in the Japanese tournament.

READ: Kiefer Ravena seeks to continue playing overseas, not ruling out PBA return

Before signing with Ryukyu, the Ateneo de Manila University product averaged 11.9 points, 3.3 assists, and 1.8 rebounds per game with the B-Corsairs last season.

READ: Japan B.League to hold first overseas games in Manila

As he joins the powerhouse squad, Ravena hopes to contribute to the Kings' title-chase run next season.

“I’m very excited to be part of the Ryukyu Golden Kings. As one of the top organizations in the league, I’ll be ready to do my best to represent the city of Okinawa and the fans of the Kings,” Ravena said in the team’s announcement, as translated into English.

READ: Ray Parks Jr. mum on next chapter, but confirms local, international offers

Also finding his new home in Japan is Bobby Ray Parks Jr., who is set to join the Ibaraki Robots—also his third team in the B.League—after Nagoya Diamond Dolphins and Osaka Evessa stints.

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