Romwel Anzures

(From L-R) Santi Santillan, Isaac Go, Dwight Ramos, Gian Mamuyac, Keith Datu, and Felix Lemetti during Casio G-Shock’s promotional event in Taguig City, May 31, 2025. Photo from Rom Anzures, ABS-CBN News.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1748691200130IMG_0131.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="(From L-R) Santi Santillan, Isaac Go, Dwight Ramos, Gian Mamuyac, Keith Datu, and Felix Lemetti during Casio G-Shock’s promotional event in Taguig City, May 31, 2025. Photo from Rom Anzures, ABS-CBN News."/>(From L-R) Santi Santillan, Isaac Go, Dwight Ramos, Gian Mamuyac, Keith Datu, and Felix Lemetti during Casio G-Shock’s promotional event in Taguig City, May 31, 2025. Photo from Rom Anzures, ABS-CBN News.MANILA — Will Dwight Ramos finally enter the PBA, and possibly play for a club like the Rain or Shine ElastoPainters?</div>That was the same question that E-Painters guard Gian Mamuyac jokingly asked the Levanga Hokkaido ace, a duo that could have even played side-by-side for Ateneo de Manila University if original plans pushed through back then.“Do you have plans to play in the PBA, specifically with the Rain or Shine ElastoPainters?” Mamuyac asked during Ramos’ availability on Saturday in Taguig as the Japan B.League star promoted and introduced new models of watch brand Casio G-Shock.“Maybe. You gotta ask Coach Yeng [Guiao], have him talk to me, and then maybe we can work something out,” quipped Ramos, who recently signed a one-year extension with Levanga.Ramos previously committed to play for the Blue Eagles before the pandemic, but he eventually chose to forgo his collegiate eligibility by playing professionally in the Land of the Rising Sun which has been his home since 2021.But while there has been clamor for the Gilas Pilipinas fan-favorite to play in the Philippines, what has made the B.League enticing not only for him, but also for other young Filipino hoopers?“It’s really competitive,” he said on a more serious note. “A team might not do good one year, but the next year, they’re gonna revamp and get a new player.”Aside from Ramos, the likes of Kai Sotto, Kiefer Ravena, and Ray Parks Jr., have also made their mark in Japan with the two latter players even leaving the PBA to try their luck there.Sotto and Ravena, after their recent impressive showings for their respective squads, even received fresh one-year extensions at the conclusion of the 2024-25 B.League season much like Ramos. “I’m happy for the Filipino guys that resigned because the league is growing,” said Dwight.  “They’re really trying to make it close to the NBA in terms of going global, so I’m excited for the B.League and I’m just glad to be there.”According to Japanese media, the B.League is currently <a href="https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/10/f005aba7fb72-basketball-blossoming-b-league-eyes-world-no-2-spot-behind-nba.html">aiming to be the second-greatest league next to the NBA</a> which is why they are introducing the <a href="https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/10/db3471f848ca-update1-basketball-22-teams-approved-for-japans-new-b-league-premier.html">‘B.League Premier’</a> in 2026, another step by them towards growth and expansion.That is why for Ramos, playing in Japan should be one of the best paths that Pinoys could go through once they choose to enter the pro ranks.<div>“I hope more Filipinos just keep on improving and growing, and I hope for the next generation to go there,” he said. “If not the NBA, then they can go to the B.League.” RELATED VIDEO: <iframe width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oFc2XDS2SQU?autoplay=1&amp;wmode=opaque&amp;rel=0" frameBorder="0" allowfullscreen="" class="fr-draggable"></iframe></div>

Will Dwight Ramos finally enter the PBA, and possibly play for a club like the Rain or Shine ElastoPainters?

Will Dwight Ramos finally enter the PBA, and possibly play for a club like the Rain or Shine ElastoPainters?

Gian Mamuyac to Dwight Ramos: 'Do you plan to play in the PBA?'

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Gian Mamuyac to Dwight Ramos: 'Do you plan to play in the PBA?'

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Published May 31, 2025 09:29 PM PHT

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