NLEX's Ravena will be allowed to play for the Shiga Lakestars of the Japan B. League stint September 2, 2021 September 2, 2021 More than three years playing with the NLEX Road Warriors yet Kiefer Ravena’s full potential hasn’t been maximized yet by his PBA mother team. Jul 23, 2021. MANILA---Kiefer Ravena is ex cited to face off against his younger brother, Thirdy Ravena, in Japan’s B.League. League. (Photo: B. League/Facebook) Kiefer Ravena and the Shiga Lakestars fell short of a comeback as the Yokohama B-Corsairs exacted revenge with a 98-85 victory in the 2021-22 Japan B. The PBA on Saturday morning announced it was allowing Kiefer Ravena and Bobby Ray Parks, Jr. to play in the Japan B.League. League at the Ukaruchan Arena on Saturday (11 December). RELATED: Kiefer Ravena signs with Shiga Lakestars in Japan basketball league "I've learned a lot since Shiga announced my signing. KIEFER Ravena is free to play in the Japan B. FILIPINO stalwarts bannered by Kiefer Ravena of the Shiga Lakestars and Ray Parks, Jr. of the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins will join forces in one team in the Japan B.League All-Star on Jan. 14-15 in Okinawa. The two young stars face different situations. As promising as a Japan stint may sound, Kiefer Ravena will have to hurdle a lot of legal and procedural obstacles first before being able to step foot in the B.League. Ravena brothers post wins with their teams in Japan B.League. Discover Kiefer Ravena's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Dwight Ramos and the Toyama Grouses weathered a late Kiefer Ravena-led fightback by the Shiga Lakestars, pulling off a 95-90 escape act in the 2021-22 Japan B. Ravena was held to just 4 points in Shiga Lakestars' 89-62 defeat to Shinsu Brave Warriors at White Ring Arena. This, the Filipino guard expressed during his introductory press conference with the Shiga Lakestars on Sunday. Kiefer Ravena is free to play in the Japan B. His NLEX coach Yeng Guiao said he is not surprised, given Ravena's talent and experience. The Ageo Medics will face fellow V.League Division 1 team in PFU tomorrow, 1:00 PM. The home team wasted no time asserting control of the game, taking a 15-3 start to set the pace for the easy victory. Dwight Ramos got the better of Kiefer Ravena as the Toyama Grouses pulled off a 107-102 escape act over the Shiga Lakestars in the 2021-22 Japan B. Other players, such as his brother Thirdy Ravena, Kenmark Carino, and Kobe Paras are also now in Japan. Thirdy Ravena of Ateneo battles for the ball against Bright Akhuetie of UP during a UAAP men’s … THIRDY Ravena scored 11 points as the San-en NeoPhoenix grounded the Seahorses Mikawa, 88-80, to snap their 14-game losing skid in the Christmas weekend offering of the Japan B. NLEX Road Warriors star point guard Kiefer Ravena left for Japan on Wednesday to submit the documents needed for his B. I should have sought clearance from the PBA. Yeng Guiao, general manager and head coach of the Road Warriors, confirmed this development as the team’s premier player had to show up in Japan to process important documents. Kiefer Ravena (Japanese: キーファー・ラベナ) is a basketball player born on October 27, 1993. League under unique conditions. League at the Hannaryz Arena on Sunday (17 October). 2021-09-29 -. Lionel Piguet, Jennifer M Uy Piguet. Down by as much as 21 points late in the third canto, the Lakestars put up a spirited rally, cutting the lead down to eight, 67-75, with 7:11 remaining. Normie Riego. League Rising Stars Japan-bound Thirdy Ravena will see his pay grow by 200 percent more in the Japanese B. NLEX Road Warriors star point guard Kiefer Ravena left for Japan on Wednesday to submit the documents needed for his B. His height is six foot (1m83 / 6-0). Philip Matel. By JONAS TERRADO. Shortly after the announcement, Keifer’s brother Thirdy, who recently signed a contract extension with Japan's San-en Neo … Kiefer Ravena is becoming a prized addition in Shiga's lineup, as he has helped the Lakestars pocket several victories in the Japan B.League. Kiefer Ravena is living a dream. Brave Warriors took advantage off Shiga's slow start, leading by as many as 31 points before completing the rout. August 25, 2021. In the thrilling showdown between two Gilas Pilipinas stalwarts, Ramos gained the upper hand after pouring out 18 points, five rebounds and two … Ravena will be registered as the Asian Player Quotas,” Shiga Lakestars team said in a Twitter post today, June 2. Eros Villanueva. In their two meetings in the professional league, the two squads split them, both taking one sweep apiece. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial made the announcement in a press conference Saturday (July 24) in the presence of Ravena, NLEX team manager Ronald Dulatre and NLEX lawyer Jan David Garcia. Kiefer Ravena plans to take his talents to Japan, already having come to an agreement with the Shiga Lakestars for the 2021-2022 season. League, my thoughts were, “Oh, didn’t he just sign a contract extension with the NLEX Road Warriors in the PBA?” That was followed by, “Oh, wow. He is a point guard / shooting guard who most recently played for Shiga Lakestars in Japan - B1 League. The PBA on Saturday morning announced it was allowing Kiefer Ravena and Bobby Ray Parks, Jr. to play in the Japan B.League. Now it's happening: Kiefer Ravena has officiallly signed with the Shiga Lakestars for the 2021-2022 Japanese B. お知らせ. MANILA, Philippines — Kiefer Ravena's Japan B. NLEX Road Warriors management clarified that Kiefer Ravena left for Japan today but he will return to the Philippines once he completes all the documents required of him in order to play in the Japan B. https://www.bworldonline.com/kiefer-ravena-signs-with-japan-b-league-team-too League season, which means he'll have a chance to play against his younger brother, Thirdy. Ravena links up with a Shiga side that finished with a 23-36 record, good for 13th out of 20 teams in the 2020-21 season. NLEX team management confirmed Wednesday that star guard Kiefer Ravena has headed to Japan to settle his requirements for playing in the B.League. Kiefer Ravena of the Shiga Lakestars in the Japan B. EXPECT no brotherly love when the teams of Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena clash this weekend as the new season of the Japan B. NLEX guard Kiefer Ravena now headed to Japan. Kiefer Ravena (Japanese: キーファー・ラベナ) is a basketball player born on October 27, 1993. It felt so surreal. Triple pay awaits Ravena in Japan – The Manila Times Japan-bound Thirdy Ravena will see his pay grow by 200 percent more in the Japanese B. League than in any local basketball league. According to a 2019 article in Japan Times, the average base salary of Japanese players is $147,000.00 or P7,354,851 per year as of November. "Japan has been great. Brothers Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena, Ray Parks Jr., Javi Gomez de Liano, Kobe Paras and Matthew Aquino will have to wait longer before they can see action after the B.League put on hold some of the games due to health and safety protocols. Kiefer Ravena and Ray Parks lost in their respective games in the Japan B.League on Saturday. Kiefer Ravena eager to face younger brother in B.League. Playing in opposing teams for the first time in their professional careers, Kiefer said he is just happy that they were both healthy at the end of the back-to-back games. Currently in Japan on a one-year contract with the Shiga Lakestars Team, Kiefer Ravena is one of the 8 Filipino professional basketball players now fielded to various teams in Japan’s B. Thirdy Ravena was the first Filipino to play in the Japan league last year for San-En NeoPhoenix. Kiefer Ravena and the Shiga Lakestars stretched their winning run to four with a 23-point beatdown of Kyoto, 95-72, in the 2021-22 Japan B. Ravena himself will personally man the booth once the gates open. “Alam naman natin Kiefer is an experienced baller internationally." Despite being in Japan, Kiefer Ravena is raising funds for the victims of Typhoon Odette. League Asia Rising Star Game. When I found out that Kiefer was playing here, I felt excited and booked a ticket right away to watch his game. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—It seems Kiefer Ravena’s sojourn to the B.League has the blessing of his team NLEX. IF plans push through, make it two Ravenas playing in the Japanese basketball league. In a surprise announcement on Wednesday, Japan B.League team Shiga Lakestars relayed on social media that it has signed Kiefer Ravena to play for them in the 2021-22 season. League. Thirdy Ravena vs Kiefer Ravena. The teams of Kiefer Ravena, Ray Parks, and Javi Gomez de Liaño on Sunday completed sweeps of their respective weekend games in the Japan Professional Basketball League (B.League). His rights remain with the Road Warriors. MANILA, Philippines—Kiefer Ravena left for Japan Wednesday to process his visa and other requirements needed for his stint with the Shiga Lakestars in the Japanese B.League. Kiefer Ravena will no longer return for the remainder of NLEX’s campaign in the PBA Philippine Cup after being cleared to play for the Shiga Lakestars in time for the start of Japan’s B.League season next week. Ravena put up 10 points on an efficient 5-of-9 shooting, along with 6 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 steals for San-En, which absorbed its 14th … お知らせ. Of course, "The Phenom" first has to work things out regarding his Uniform Player's Contract (UPC) with NLEX and the PBA and right now, well, those waters are murky. MANILA, Philippines – The Japan B. MANILA, Philippines -- (UPDATED) Reversing its earlier decision, the PBA on Saturday announced that it is allowing Kiefer Ravena to play for the Shiga Lakestars in Japan's B.League. Kiefer Ravena teams up with 7 other Filipinos for the Asian All-Stars as they go up against Matt Aquino and the B. Despite being in Japan, Kiefer Ravena is raising funds for the victims of Typhoon Odette. NLEX Road Warriors statement on allowing Kiefer Ravena to play in Japan B. Dec 31, 2021 2:15 PM PHT. League. Brothers Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena admitted to enjoying their first matchups in the opening weekend of the Japan Professional Basketball League (B.League). League as an Asian import by Shiga Lakestars, the team announced yesterday. Jun 3, 2021. When I found out that Kiefer was playing here, I felt excited and booked a ticket right away to watch his game. League 2021-2022 Season. Philip Matel. Kiefer Ravena (PBA Images) The PBA Board of Governors decided with finality to thumb down the bid of NLEX Road Warriors star Kiefer Ravena to play for the Shiga Lakestars in Japan’s B.League. It felt so surreal. The Lakestars confirmed it thru its official website. To describe Kiefer Ravena as phenomenal last week would be an understatement. The teams of Kiefer Ravena and Kobe Paras couldn’t snap their losing streaks anew after suffering defeats in Japan’s B.League this weekend. Yeng Guiao, general manager and head coach of the Road Warriors, confirmed this development as the team’s premier player had to show up in Japan to process important documents. League at the Ukaruchan Arena on Sunday (19 December). When Kiefer Ravena signed with BLeague team Shiga last May the 27-year-old combo guard would ask younger brother and second-year San-En winger Thirdy about what life is like in Japan and how the rules of the game are in Japans top-tier league. NLEX guard Kiefer Ravena now headed to Japan. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Kiefer Ravena left for Japan Wednesday to process his visa and other requirements needed for his stint with the Shiga Lakestars in the Japanese B.League. This is cool! According to Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) commissioner Willie Marcial, the Iloilo City-native Ravena was disallowed to play for the Lakestars since he is currently under contract with the Road … 19 missing in Japan landslide after heavy rain, says official. League team Shiga Lakestars are offering an assist to victims of Typhoon Odette in the Philippines. Brave Warriors took advantage off Shiga's slow start, leading by as many as 31 points before completing the rout. League under unique conditions. Kiefer Ravena: Loving the Lakestars life. During Shiga’s homestand against Akita on January 2 and 3 at Ukaruchan Arena, the Lakestars will be putting up a booth at the entrance of the venue for all donations. League Shiga Lakestars in Japan after the Philippine Cup. Kiefer Ravena is close to joining brother Thirdy in Japan as the B.League's latest Asian Player Quota import for the Shiga Lakestars in the 2021-22 season, the team announced Wednesday. Santiago’s Saitama dominated powerhouse collegiate team University of Tsukuba in straight sets, 25-23, 25-19, 25-22. The elder Ravena had a hand in the Lakestars’ furious rally with four points, four assists and two steals in the final period that … This comes after discussions among the NLEX Road Warriors, the PBA Board of Governors, PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial, and Ravena's camp. League stint. Kiefer Ravena of the Shiga Lakestars in the Japan B. Yeng Guiao expects Kiefer Ravena to ‘return a better player’ after Japan B. READ: PBA allows Kiefer Ravena to play in Japan; Ravena had promised to return to the PBA upon the conclusion of his contract with Shiga. Ravena was signed in the B. “We are very pleased to announce that we have signed a new player for the 2021-22 Season with Kiefer Ravena,” Shiga Lakestars said on its Facebook account. WORDS by AJ Quintos, 34, the biggest Kiefer Ravena fan in Japan. … 19 missing in Japan landslide after heavy rain, says official. League season Ukaru-chan Arena in Otsu, Shiga, Japan. The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has given the green light to let NLEX Road Warriors star Kiefer Ravena to play in the Japan … As promising as a Japan stint may sound, Kiefer Ravena will have to hurdle a lot of legal and procedural obstacles first before being able to step foot in the B.League. By JONAS TERRADO. Getting clearance from the PBA is only a small chunk of the process for Ravena, who will also have to get the green light from FIBA before being able to suit up as an … NLEX's Ravena will be allowed to play for the Shiga Lakestars of the Japan B. MANILA, Philippines (Updated 8:36 p.m.) — A season-high scoring night for Kiefer Ravena was not enough for the Shiga Lakestars against the Osaka Evessa, losing 81-89 in Japan B. League Asia Rising Star Game. Philip Matel. League than in any local basketball league. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? League opened 2022 with three playdates scheduled right on the first three days of the new year. Ravena was held to just 4 points in Shiga Lakestars' 89-62 defeat to Shinsu Brave Warriors at White Ring Arena. League at the Ukaruchan Arena on Sunday (19 December). Thirdy Ravena vs Kiefer Ravena. League. The two young stars face different situations. Aug 25, 2021. For Filipino star Kiefer Ravena, the competition level in the PBA and in Japan's B.League are "not too far" apart. PBA STAR Kiefer Ravena of the NLEX Road Warriors has to put his targeted stint in the Japan B.League on hold with the local league rendering it a no-go. Kiefer, Parks, Javi GDL complete B.League weekend sweeps; Thirdy, San-en arrest skid. NLEX guard Kiefer Ravena now headed to Japan. Twelve games featuring Filipino players in Japan’s B.League were postponed this weekend due to a spike in COVID-19 cases. Ravena's father, Bong Ravena played for the UE Red Warriors and was the 1992 PBA Rookie of the year while his mother, Mozzy Crisologo-Ravena, was a volleyball player who used to play for the UST Golden Tigresses and the Philippines women's national volleyball team. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial made the announcement in a press conference Saturday in the presence of Ravena, team manager Ronald Dulatre and NLEX lawyer Jan David Garcia. … Kiefer Ravena was also looking to bounce back after fouling out in both of Shiga's games against the Akita Northern Happinets last weekend. Kiefer Ravena is expected to debut for the Shiga Lakestars in the Japan B.League opposite brother Thirdy and San-En NeoPhoenix in early Oct. The Lakestars made the announcement on its social media pages, adding that they will be introducing Ravena in a press conference on Monday, June 7, at 1 p.m. Philip Matel. MANILA, Philippines – When I first heard of Kiefer Ravena’s signing with Japanese basketball team Shiga Lakestars of the Japan B. There's no stopping Filipino basketball star Kiefer Ravena from playing in Japan B.League now that he has secured the clearance of his … PBA STAR Kiefer Ravena of the NLEX Road Warriors has to put his targeted stint in the Japan B.League on hold with the local league rendering it a no-go. WORDS by AJ Quintos, 34, the biggest Kiefer Ravena fan in Japan. Twelve games featuring Filipino players in Japan’s B.League were postponed … I apologize for any hurt feelings and stress that this has … It was revealed by PBA Board of Governors and commissioner Willie Marcial that Ravena can now play for the B. Now it's happening: Kiefer Ravena has officiallly signed with the Shiga Lakestars for the 2021-2022 Japanese B. Kiefer Ravena vowed to bring his A-Game for Shiga. Ravena was allowed by the PBA last month to play in the B.League for one season, after a contract standoff that put his stint as an Asian import in peril. Thirdy Ravena of Ateneo battles for the ball against Bright Akhuetie of UP during a UAAP men’s … Kiefer Ravena of the Shiga Lakestars leads seven Filipino top-flight players and two Pinoy Division II players in the B.League All-Star festivities. Ravena last weekend made his debut for the Shiga Lakestars in the first division of the B.League, splitting their two-game series with the San-En NeoPhoenix, the team that features his younger brother Thirdy. Kiefer Ravena was born on October 27, 1993 in Iloilo. Filipino basketball superstar Kiefer Ravena is headed to Japan after he signed a deal to play for the Shiga Lakestars in the B.League. The Lakestars confirmed it thru its official website. NLEX team management confirmed Wednesday that star guard Kiefer Ravena has headed to Japan to settle his requirements for playing in the B.League. August 25, 2021. ... Kiefer Ravena hardly … When we watched the game versus his brother Thirdy, he didn’t hesitate to come and autograph my jersey during warmups. League July 24, 2021 July 24, 2021 The NLEX Road Warriors is happy to announce that an agreement has been reached with the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) to allow Kiefer Ravena to play in the Japan B League for one season. KIEFER Ravena wants to follow the path taken by younger brother Thirdy and bring his act to Japan. Kiefer Ravena plans to take his talents to Japan, already having come to an agreement with the Shiga Lakestars for the 2021-2022 season. NLEX's Ravena will be allowed to play for the Shiga Lakestars of the Japan B. The Shinshu Brave Warriors defeated Kiefer Ravena and his Shiga Lakestars team, 90-80, in the Japan Professional Basketball League (B.League) on Sunday. League gets going. (Photo: B. League/Facebook) Kiefer Ravena and the Shiga Lakestars fell short of a comeback as the Yokohama B-Corsairs exacted revenge with a 98-85 victory in the 2021-22 Japan B. Ravena himself will personally man the booth once the gates open. League season, which means he'll have a chance to play against his younger brother, Thirdy. League than in any local basketball league. League under unique conditions. ... second division teams will … Team official Ronald Dulatre confirmed Saturday, Sept. 24 that Ravena has been given the full blessing of NLEX and the PBA to focus on his Japanese … Kiefer Ravena teams up with 7 other Filipinos for the Asian All-Stars as they go up against Matt Aquino and the B. “Definitely, very excited for the home game playing against my brother,” Thirdy Ravena, set to suit up in his second year with San-En NeoPhoenix, said. It has made me fall in love with basketball even more," the trail blazer told me one crisp October morning while enjoying an … League stint. Kiefer Ravena and Ray Parks lost in their respective games in the Japan B.League on Saturday. TIME OUT. “Definitely, I’ll be doing my best for my team to come out on top,” Kiefer Ravena said. Philip Matel. I should have sought clearance from the PBA. When we watched the game versus his brother Thirdy, he didn’t hesitate to come and autograph my jersey during warmups.