2023–24 B1 League season
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (January 2024) |
| 2023–24 B1 League season | |
|---|---|
| League | B.League |
| Season | 2023–24 |
| Duration | 5 October 2023 – May 2024 |
| TV partner(s) | Basket LIVE, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, NHK, SKY PerfecTV!, others |
← 2022-23 2024-25 → | |
The 2023–24 B1 League season is the eighth season of the B1 League, the top Japanese professional basketball league, since its establishment in 2015.[1] The regular season began on 5 October 2023.[2]
The Ryukyu Golden Kings are the defending champions, having won their first B1 League title after defeating the Chiba Jets in the 2023 Finals.[3]
Teams[edit]
Team changes[edit]
| Promoted from 2022–23 B2 League |
Relegated from 2022–23 B1 League |
|---|---|
| Saga Ballooners Nagasaki Velca |
Niigata Albirex BB Shiga Lakes |
Coaching changes[edit]
| Team | Outgoing | Incoming |
|---|---|---|
| Off-season | ||
| Ibaraki Robots | Richard Glesmann | James Andrisevic |
| SeaHorses Mikawa | Kimikazu Suzuki | Ryan Richman |
| Sunrockers Shibuya | Ken Hamanaka | Luka Pavićević |
| In season | ||
| Ibaraki Robots | James Andrisevic | Chris Holm |
| Toyama Grouses | Daisuke Takaoka | J. R. Sakuragi |
Regular season[edit]
Standings[edit]
- Central
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | GF | GA | GD | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San-en NeoPhoenix (Q) | 58 | 46 | 12 | 5225 | 4579 | +646 | Qualification to playoffs |
| 2 | SeaHorses Mikawa | 58 | 34 | 24 | 4651 | 4399 | +252 | |
| 3 | Sun Rockers Shibuya | 58 | 33 | 25 | 4344 | 4305 | +39 | |
| 4 | Kawasaki Brave Thunders | 58 | 32 | 26 | 4648 | 4524 | +124 | |
| 5 | Fighting Eagles Nagoya | 58 | 31 | 27 | 4396 | 4367 | +29 | |
| 6 | Yokohama B-Corsairs | 58 | 23 | 35 | 4450 | 4768 | −318 | |
| 7 | Shinshu Brave Warriors | 58 | 10 | 48 | 4194 | 4779 | −585 | Relegated to B2 League |
| 8 | Toyama Grouses (R) | 58 | 4 | 54 | 4189 | 4993 | −804 |
Updated to match(es) played on 28 April 2024. Source: B.League
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
(Q) Qualified for the phase indicated; (R) Relegated
- Eastern
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | GF | GA | GD | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utsunomiya Brex (Q) | 58 | 49 | 9 | 4708 | 4031 | +677 | Qualification to playoffs |
| 2 | Alvark Tokyo (Q) | 58 | 46 | 12 | 4712 | 4053 | +659 | |
| 3 | Chiba Jets | 58 | 34 | 24 | 4878 | 4735 | +143 | Wildcard |
| 4 | Gunma Crane Thunders | 58 | 30 | 28 | 4625 | 4730 | −105 | |
| 5 | Akita Northern Happinets | 58 | 29 | 29 | 4285 | 4338 | −53 | |
| 6 | Sendai 89ers | 58 | 26 | 32 | 4576 | 4670 | −94 | |
| 7 | Levanga Hokkaido | 58 | 17 | 41 | 4375 | 4751 | −376 | |
| 8 | Ibaraki Robots | 58 | 12 | 46 | 4457 | 5005 | −548 |
- Western
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | GF | GA | GD | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryukyu Golden Kings (Q) | 58 | 40 | 18 | 4808 | 4518 | +290 | Qualification to playoffs |
| 2 | Nagoya Diamond Dolphins (Q) | 58 | 39 | 19 | 4880 | 4616 | +264 | |
| 3 | Hiroshima Dragonflies | 58 | 35 | 23 | 4602 | 4254 | +348 | Wildcard |
| 4 | Shimane Susanoo Magic | 58 | 32 | 26 | 4759 | 4558 | +201 | |
| 5 | Saga Ballooners | 58 | 29 | 29 | 4378 | 4343 | +35 | |
| 6 | Nagasaki Velca | 58 | 25 | 33 | 4682 | 4845 | −163 | |
| 7 | Osaka Evessa | 58 | 23 | 35 | 4582 | 4830 | −248 | |
| 8 | Kyoto Hannaryz | 58 | 17 | 41 | 4473 | 4886 | −413 |
Statistics[edit]
Individual statistic leaders[edit]
| Category | Player | Team | Statistic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game |  Perrin Buford |
Shimane Susanoo Magic | 22.6 |
| Rebounds per game | Thomas Welsh |
Levanga Hokkaido | 12.2 |
| Assists per game |  Yuki Kawamura |
Yokohama B-Corsairs | 7.9 |
| Steals per game | Brian Conklin |
Ibaraki Robots | 2.0 |
| Blocks per game | Jordan Heath |
Kawasaki Brave Thunders | 1.7 |
| FG% |  Xavier Cooks |
Chiba Jets | 60.4% |
| 3FG% | Scott Eatherton |
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins | 47.8% |
| FT% | Atsunobu Hirao |
Ibaraki Robots | 91.1% |
Team statistic leaders[edit]
| Category | Team | Statistic |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | San-en NeoPhoenix | 90.1 |
| Rebounds per game | Nagoya Diamond Dolphins | 33.7 |
| Assists per game | San-en NeoPhoenix | 22.3 |
| Steals per game | Nagasaki Velca | 7.9 |
| Blocks per game | Chiba Jets | 3.6 |
| FG% | San-en NeoPhoenix | 46.7% |
| 3FG% | Sun Rockers Shibuya | 38.0% |
| FT% | Sun Rockers Shibuya | 78.9% |
B1 League clubs in Asian competitions[edit]
| Team | Competition | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Chiba Jets | East Asia Super League | Championship game |
| Ryukyu Golden Kings | Group stage Group B |
References[edit]
- ^ "B.League Season Tips Off with Few Coaching Changes". japan-forward.com. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "Golden Kings Soar Past Ballooners in B.League Opener". japan-forward.com. Retrieved 17 November 2023.
- ^ "Golden Kings Complete Title Quest with Sweep of Jets in B.League Finals". japan-forward.com. Retrieved 17 November 2023.