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
Team changes
| Promoted from 2022–23 B2 League |
Relegated from 2022–23 B1 League |
|---|---|
| Saga Ballooners Nagasaki Velca |
Niigata Albirex BB Shiga Lakes |
Coaching changes
| Team | 2022–23 season | 2023–24 season |
|---|---|---|
| Off-season | ||
| Ibaraki Robots | Richard Glesmann | James Andrisevic |
| SeaHorses Mikawa | Kimikazu Suzuki | Ryan Richman |
| Sunrockers Shibuya | Ken Hamanaka | Luka Pavićević |
| Toyama Grouses | Daisuke Takaoka | J. R. Sakuragi |
Regular season
Standings
- Central
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | GF | GA | GD | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San-en NeoPhoenix | 56 | 44 | 12 | 5033 | 4435 | +598 | Qualification to playoffs |
| 2 | SeaHorses Mikawa | 56 | 33 | 23 | 4499 | 4245 | +254 | |
| 3 | Sun Rockers Shibuya | 56 | 32 | 24 | 4197 | 4159 | +38 | |
| 4 | Kawasaki Brave Thunders | 56 | 31 | 25 | 4502 | 4377 | +125 | |
| 5 | Fighting Eagles Nagoya | 56 | 30 | 26 | 4232 | 4203 | +29 | |
| 6 | Yokohama B-Corsairs | 56 | 22 | 34 | 4315 | 4616 | −301 | |
| 7 | Shinshu Brave Warriors | 56 | 9 | 47 | 4042 | 4644 | −602 | |
| 8 | Toyama Grouses | 56 | 4 | 52 | 4045 | 4801 | −756 |
Updated to match(es) played on 21 April 2024. Source: B.League
- Eastern
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | GF | GA | GD | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Utsunomiya Brex | 56 | 47 | 9 | 4541 | 3902 | +639 | Qualification to playoffs |
| 2 | Alvark Tokyo | 56 | 45 | 11 | 4546 | 3899 | +647 | |
| 3 | Chiba Jets | 56 | 34 | 22 | 4749 | 4568 | +181 | Wildcard |
| 4 | Gunma Crane Thunders | 56 | 29 | 27 | 4471 | 4564 | −93 | |
| 5 | Akita Northern Happinets | 56 | 27 | 29 | 4147 | 4219 | −72 | |
| 6 | Sendai 89ers | 56 | 25 | 31 | 4406 | 4512 | −106 | |
| 7 | Levanga Hokkaido | 56 | 17 | 39 | 4256 | 4613 | −357 | |
| 8 | Ibaraki Robots | 56 | 11 | 45 | 4299 | 4835 | −536 |
Updated to match(es) played on 21 April 2024. Source: B.League
- Western
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | GF | GA | GD | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryukyu Golden Kings | 56 | 40 | 16 | 4652 | 4349 | +303 | Qualification to playoffs |
| 2 | Nagoya Diamond Dolphins | 56 | 37 | 19 | 4711 | 4460 | +251 | |
| 3 | Hiroshima Dragonflies | 56 | 33 | 23 | 4466 | 4136 | +330 | Wildcard |
| 4 | Shimane Susanoo Magic | 56 | 32 | 24 | 4641 | 4422 | +219 | |
| 5 | Saga Ballooners | 56 | 28 | 28 | 4224 | 4191 | +33 | |
| 6 | Nagasaki Velca | 56 | 24 | 32 | 4513 | 4692 | −179 | |
| 7 | Osaka Evessa | 56 | 22 | 34 | 4429 | 4661 | −232 | |
| 8 | Kyoto Hannaryz | 56 | 16 | 40 | 4309 | 4722 | −413 |
Updated to match(es) played on 21 April 2024. Source: B.League
Statistics
Individual statistic leaders
| Category | Player | Team | Statistic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game |  Perrin Buford |
Shimane Susanoo Magic | 22.8 |
| Rebounds per game | Thomas Welsh |
Levanga Hokkaido | 12.2 |
| Assists per game |  Yuki Kawamura |
Yokohama B-Corsairs | 7.9 |
| Steals per game | Michael Parker |
Gunma Crane Thunders | 1.9 |
| Blocks per game | Jordan Heath |
Kawasaki Brave Thunders | 1.8 |
| FG% |  Xavier Cooks |
Chiba Jets | 61.7% |
| 3FG% | Aki Chambers |
Sun Rockers Shibuya | 47.0% |
| FT% | Kosuke Kanamaru |
San-en NeoPhoenix | 92.2% |
Team statistic leaders
| Category | Team | Statistic |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | San-en NeoPhoenix | 89.9 |
| Rebounds per game | Nagoya Diamond Dolphins | 33.9 |
| Assists per game | San-en NeoPhoenix | 22.2 |
| Steals per game | Nagasaki Velca | 8.0 |
| Blocks per game | Chiba Jets | 3.6 |
| FG% | SeaHorses Mikawa | 46.6% |
| 3FG% | Sun Rockers Shibuya | 38.1% |
| FT% | Sun Rockers Shibuya | 79.0% |
B1 League clubs in Asian competitions
| Team | Competition | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Chiba Jets | East Asia Super League | Championship game |
| Ryukyu Golden Kings | Group stage Group B |
References
- ^ "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.