Thirdy Ravena returns to Japan with B.League team Toyama Grouses

FILE–Thirdy Ravena during his stint with San-En NeoPhoenix in the B.League. –B.LEAGUE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines—Thirdy Ravena is officially back in the Japan B.League.

The Toyama Grouses announced on Friday that they have signed Ravena to a contract, bringing the Ateneo product back to Japan’s premier basketball league.

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“I’m excited to come back to Japan and play my best for the Grouses this season,” he said in the team’s announcement, while also taking to Instagram. “Back in the Land.”

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After leaving the San-En Neophoenix in 2024, Ravena took his talents to the ABA League in Dubai.

He saw limited action during his stint in the Middle Eastern league.

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When Ravena was in Manila a few weeks ago for the B.League Final Week, he expressed his desire to return to Japan.

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“Japan B.League has been my first professional league and they’ve always welcomed me with open arms, they’ve treated me like family since the first day I got there so I’d love to play in the B.League once again,” he said then.

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His new contract with Toyama officially grants his wish.

Thirdy’s older brother, Kiefer, meanwhile, found his new home in Ryukyu with the Golden Kings after a stellar year with the Yokohama B-Corsairs.

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