Filipino Fans Flock to B.LEAGUE Final Week Watch Party to Support Dwight Ramos and Witness Championship Action

For Dwight Ramos fans, seeing the Levanga Hokkaido star in person at Gateway Mall on May 24 was a surreal experience. Ramos shared glimpses of his life in Sapporo, discussing how he spends his spare time exploring the city, enjoying local cuisine, and bonding with teammates. He also expressed his enthusiasm for the upcoming season with Levanga Hokkaido, highlighting the team's new coach and his aspirations for greater achievements. 

– Filipino fans showed intense passion for basketball at the Japan B.LEAGUE  Final Week in Manila 2025 Game 1 free watch party last May 24 at the Gateway Mall 2 - UGB Quantum Skyview.

The event became a vibrant spectacle of excitement as fans of Levanga Hokkaido star Dwight Ramos flocked to the event, eager to meet Dwight Ramos up close and personal and witness the highly anticipated championship clash between Utsunomiya Brex and Ryukyu Golden Kings.

Dwight Ramos engaged in a photo session with fans and ignited the crowd with his presence. He also did a commentary during the game, providing insightful analysis that thrilled the audience.

Filipino basketball fans were treated to a free public viewing party to witness Utsunomiya Brex and Ryukyu Golden Kings square off live from the Yokohama Arena in Japan. Fans followed every thrilling play, which resulted in a dominant performance by the Utsunomiya Brex, with an 81-68 victory over the Ryukyu Golden Kings in Game 1, showcasing masterful offense and defense.

The Utsunomiya Brex's sharp-shooting was on full display with an impressive 16 three-pointers from various players. The Brex's aggressive defense also kept the Golden Kings on their toes throughout the game, which limited the latter team’s scoring opportunities.

With Utsunomiya Brex holding the lead in Game 1, the question remains: who will win Game 2 and take another step towards the coveted B.LEAGUE championship?

The B.LEAGUE Final Week in Manila 2025 is made possible with the enthusiastic support of Cignal, the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP).

 

Gatorade, the official electrolyte drink of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, becomes a part of athletes’ winning legacy

Dwight Ramos has powered through rigorous training sessions and tune up games against select teams from Europe, as well as the Ukraine U-21 team in Estonia and Lithuania.

 

This Gilas Pilipinas key player refuses to be slowed down by injury — and a big part of injury prevention is proper exercise and hydration. By fueling up and replenishing electrolytes lost during games and practice, Ramos doesn’t miss out on any session in between flights from Manila to China for tune up games.

 

Now in the final stages of Gilas’ prep behind closed doors, Ramos can go the extra mile with Gatorade, the official electrolyte partner of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023.

 

Staying hydrated is the key to longevity - proven quite a number of times by another key player for Gilas and resident import of Barangay Ginebra - Justin Brownlee - who had to learn this lesson the hard way.

Amidst uncomfortable playing conditions in the Cambodia Southeast Asian Games earlier this year, Brownlee battled with cramps and had to miss a crucial part of the match due to fluid loss.

 

“His legs were cramping up due to the heat and exhaustion,” said Gilas Pilipinas coach Chot Reyes when the Philippines lost 68-79 to host team Cambodia in a match played under 41-degree weather.

 

However, the six-time PBA champion bounced back stronger and more determined than ever to lead Gilas in their redemption tour, bringing the SEA Games gold medal within reach.

 

After all, in every 40-minute, high stakes game, players need to give their all while battling fatigue and exhaustion. That’s why Gatorade, the official electrolyte drink of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, plays a valuable role in the biggest basketball stage.

Players need to keep rehydrating with the necessary fluids and replacing lost electrolytes to keep them playing longer and the Gatorade formula has been proven to do just that by scientists, nutritionists, and world class athletes for more than 50 years. 

 

With qualifying teams all over the world coming to the Philippines, the tournament can expect the world’s number 1 sports drink to keep world class players fueled up for every match.

 

To date, other countries have completed their lineup, while the Gilas Pilipinas coaching staff will finalize the final national roster after a round of friendly games with other participating countries. 

 

Among those expected to play are Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic (Slovenia), Denver Nuggets’ Jamal Murray (Canada), Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Canada), Utah Jazz's Lauri Markkanen (Finland), Chicago Bulls' Nikola Vucevic (Montenegro) and Gatorade’s own ambassador from the Minnesota Timberwolves, Karl Anthony Towns (Dominican Republic).

 

Representing the Philippines, Utah Jazz’s Jordan Clarkson will don the Gilas blue jersey, rallying the country’s best athletes towards victory

 

With these basketball superstars on the stage, Gatorade is sure to make history one bottle and one game at a time.