
B2 League (2025-2026)
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B2 League 2025-26
B2 League Final: Kobe Storks - Fukushima Firebonds 109-93 Kobe Storks: Childs Yoeli 33, Maye Luke 29, Terazono Shuto 19, Hachimura Alen 10, Sasakura Reiju 6, Nomizo Riichi 5, Butts Isaac 4, Tani Naoki 3, Dohara Noriaki 0, Salem Jimmy 0, Kaneda Ryuya 0, Kimura Keigo 0 Standings 2025-26
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- qualified to the play-offs Stats Leaders 2025-26
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![]() Yokohama EX ![]() Childs' 33-14 double-double and Tani's farewell triple crown Kobe's second B2 title
Arrived: Shuto Terazono (Levanga Hokkaido Sapporo), Rawle Alkins (Aris Betsson Thessaloniki), Luke Maye (Nagoya Diamond Dolphins), Alen Hachimura (Gunma Crane Thunders), Yoeli Childs (Saga Ballooners)
Left: Predrag Krunic (coach EWE Baskets Oldenburg)
Average Height: 188.8 cm (6'2.3'')
Average Age: 29.0
Childs' 33-14 double-double and Tani's farewell triple crown Kobe's second B2 title-May 17, 2026
Kobe Storks captured the 2025-26 Risona Group B2 Playoffs championship on Saturday, blowing past Fukushima Firebonds 109-93 in Game 2 of the Final at GLION Arena Kobe to clinch their second B2 title and first since the B.League's inaugural 2016-17 season. The top-seeded Storks left nothing to chance, establishing control in the first quarter and never relinquishing it in a high-scoring shootout befitting a championship clincher. The emotional exclamation point came in the final minutes when Naoki Tani (193-G/F-1988) who had announced his retirement at season's end drilled the last three-pointer of his career, sending the Kobe crowd into raptures. Yoeli Childs (203-PF-1998, college: BYU) was unstoppable, dominating with 33 points and 14 rebounds in a monster double-double that overwhelmed Fukushima's interior defense. Luke Maye (203-PF-1997, college: UNC, agency: Slash Sports) added 29 points as the pair combined for 62 of Kobe's 109. Shuto Terazono (172-PG-1994) orchestrated the attack with a double-double of his own 19 points and 10 assists while Alen Hachimura (191-C-1999) provided a timely spark with 10 points, his early third-quarter three-pointer igniting a 10-0 run that broke the game open. Kobe set the pace from the tip, riding Yoeli Childs' 12 first-quarter points to a 30-25 lead. Alen Hachimura's triple to open the second period triggered the decisive burst as the Storks surged to a 61-49 halftime advantage. The third quarter extended the cushion to 86-67 through more Yoeli Childs-May punishment inside, and though Fukushima outscored Kobe 26-23 in the fourth, it was far too late. For third-seeded Fukushima, Jack Nunge (213-C/F-1999, college: Xavier) was brilliant in defeat with 38 points and 12 rebounds, while Tsukasa Nakano (185-SG-1996) added 13. But the Firebonds could not contain Kobe's multi-pronged attack or match the top seed's depth across 40 minutes. The title returns Kobe to the top of B2 nine years after their inaugural championship, a gap that speaks to both the difficulty of the competition and the patience required to rebuild. As top seed, the Storks showed championship pedigree throughout the playoffs and were never seriously threatened in the Final. Asia-Basket.com All-Japanese B2 League Awards 2026-May 27, 2026
![]() The standout American power forward Yoeli Childs was honored as the Player of the Year of the championship-winning champion team Kobe Storks.
He graduated from the Brigham Young six years ago.
Childs received multiple other awards, earned the Finals MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Import Player of the Year, Forward of the Year, and was named to the First Team and Imports Team.
With Childs' excellent performance, the champion team Kobe Storks achieved the best record of the season in the league, finishing with an impressive 55 to 5 in the regular season.
His excellent performance assisted his team in beating Fukushima 2 to 0 in the final series.
Childs' court vision propelled him to the third spot in points per game an outstanding average of almost 22.
He was the Player of the Week honoree 13 times during the 25 26 campaign.
Childs led the B2 League in rebounds per game with almost 12.
He has totalled 42 games of 20 or more points on the year and recorded 30 or more points in 10 games.
Childs registered double-doubles in 43 games at the event.
His 41 points against Kumamoto Volters were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
The best players in the league are US college alumni.
Just on the list of the top 10 best scorers we have 9 out of 10 players, who had college careers.
Tray Boyd III, 27-year old American guard from the Yokohama Excellence, picked up the Guard of the Year at the B2 League.
He Is the ETSU alumni from 2020.
Boyd III collected multiple other honors, earned a spot in the First Team and Imports Team.
He averaged almost 5 rebounds per game in the league.
Boyd III received Player of the Week award four times during the 25 26 campaign.
He led the B2 League in points per game with 29.
Boyd III has totalled 58 games of 20 or more points on the year and had 30 or more points in 31 games.
He recorded double-doubles in 4 games at the event.
Boyd III's 53 points against the Kobe Storks were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
The best players in the league are US college alumni.
Just on the list of the top 10 best scorers we have 9 out of 10 players, who had college careers.
Jack Nunge, 27-year old American power forward from the runner-up team finalist team the Fukushima Firebonds, was named the Center of the Year of B2 League.
He Is ex Xavier from 2023.
Nunge received multiple other awards, was voted to the First Team and Imports Team.
His best performance made his team reach the finals but they unfortunately were defeated by the Kobe Storks 0 to 2.
Nunge was voted Player of the Week 6 times during the 25 26 campaign.
His playmaking prowess was on full display as he secured the fourth position in rebounds per game averaging over 10.
Nunge also logged almost 18 points per game that season in the league.
He has totalled 27 games of 20 or more points on the year and registered 30 or more points in 4 games.
Nunge notched double-doubles in 40 games at the event.
His 38 points against the Kobe Storks were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
The best players in the league are US college alumni.
Just on the list of the top 10 best scorers we have 9 out of 10 players, who had college careers.
The standout American power forward Luke Maye was selected to the First Team of the championship-winning Kobe Storks.
He Is alumni of the North Carolina from 2019.
Maye was also chosen to the Imports Team.
His excellent performance assisted his team in beating Fukushima 2 to 0 in the final series.
Maye recorded almost 18 points and over 9 rebounds per game over the season in the league.
He has totalled 14 games of 20 or more points on the year and registered 30 or more points in 2 games.
Maye had double-doubles in 18 games at the event.
His 36 points against Shinshu Brave Warriors Nagano were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Kenny Manigault, 34-year old American swingman from the Fukushima Firebonds, was named to the First Team at the B2 League.
He graduated from Pikeville eleven years ago.
Manigault also earned a spot in the Imports Team.
His best performance made his team reach the finals but they unfortunately were defeated by the Kobe Storks 0 to 2.
Manigault averaged over 13 points and 7 rebounds per game in the league.
He has totalled 8 games of 20 or more points and recorded double-doubles in 16 games on the year.
Manigault's 26 points against Shinshu Brave Warriors Nagano were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Among many awards he was selected to the Asia-Basket All-Taiwanese PLeague+ Defensive Player of the Year back in 2023.
He was also selected to the Asia-Basket All-East Asia Super First Team in 2025.
Manigault was selected to the Asia-Basket Taiwanese All-Defensive Team in 2025.
He was also selected to the USBasket.com All-CEBL Second Team back in 2021.
Player of the Year: Finals MVP: Defensive Player of the Year: Domestic Player of the Year: Import Player of the Year: Guard of the Year: Forward of the Year: Center of the Year: Coach of the Year: First Team Second Team Third Team Honorable Mention All-Domestic Players Team All-Imports Team *The awards were created by Asia-basket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
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