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Romwel Anzures

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748692439324IMG_6747.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Dwight Ramos in action for Levanga Hokkaido. Photo from Japan B.League."/>Dwight Ramos in action for Levanga Hokkaido. Photo from Japan B.League.MANILA — Dwight Ramos is glad to see his fellow Filipino Asian Imports also thrive in the Japan B.League.</div>Aside from scattering 11.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 1.9 assists for Levanga Hokkaido’s 2024-25 campaign, he also witnessed how Ray Parks Jr. made strides with Osaka Evessa en route to winning the Impressive Asia Player of the Year plum.“When Thirdy [Ravena] won it, he got a career year, and when Ray won it, he had career highs, so I was really happy for them,” said Ramos during his availability on Saturday in Taguig as he promoted and introduced new models of watch brand Casio G-Shock.<div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/sports/basketball/2025/5/30/b-league-ray-parks-jr-is-impressive-asia-player-of-the-year-2116">READ: Ray Parks Jr. is Impressive Asia Player of the Year</a> <img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748692340105IMG_6772.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Osaka Evessa guard Ray Parks Jr. Photo from Japan B.League."/>Osaka Evessa guard Ray Parks Jr. Photo from Japan B.League.Parks Jr. had 13.6 markers, 4.2 boards, and 2.8 dimes to become the second straight Filipino to win the award, as the younger Ravena previously won it in 2023-2024.</div>“Two years in a row that a Filipino won it, so you gotta feel proud about that,” he commented.Ramos agreed that this was a testament to how Filipinos — who have won the award over their fellow Asian imports —  have not only shown growth. They have also proven their capabilities of thriving in other leagues as well.But with this development, is the Gilas Pilipinas wingman setting his sights on the same plum come 2025-2026? Not really.“I was just happy this year because I was able to improve on what I did the year before,” the Levanga team captain said. “Every year, I’m just trying to improve more a little bit, and when it’s all said and done, I’ll just go see where my peak was.”Aside from Ramos and Ray Parks Jr., names such as Kiefer Ravena, Kai Sotto, Matthew Wright, AJ Edu, Roosevelt Adams, and Geo Chiu have also contributed well to their respective teams.<div>And while the likes of Thirdy and Carl Tamayo have already opted to leave Japan for other overseas leagues, another standout in Francis Lopez is about to try his luck in the B.League starting next season as a member of the Fighting Eagles Nagoya. RELATED VIDEO:  <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/r0FrXqPHpsU?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe> </div>

Dwight Ramos is glad to see his fellow Filipino Asian Imports also thrive in the Japan B.League.

Dwight Ramos is glad to see his fellow Filipino Asian Imports also thrive in the Japan B.League.

Ramos: Parks Jr., Thirdy’s Impressive Asia Player of the Year plums a testament to Pinoys’ growth

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Ramos: Parks Jr., Thirdy’s Impressive Asia Player of the Year plums a testament to Pinoys’ growth

Rom Anzures,

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Published May 31, 2025 09:29 PM PHT

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Updated May 31, 2025 10:48 PM PHT

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