Features

  • League Breakdown

  • Team Financials

  • Salary Ranges

  • Global Footprint

  • Future Outlook

  • Links & Resources

Course Topics

  • 1

    Introduction to Japan

    • Market Breakdown - Japan

    • Welcome! Table of Contents

    • Market Overview
  • 2

    League Financial Health

    • League Financial Health

    • Media & Broadcasting

    • Revenue & Profitability

    • Sponsorship Driven

    • Sponsorship Examples

    • Club Financial Performance

    • Sample Club Financials

    • Future Outlook

    • Club Financial Statements (2023-2024)
  • 3

    League Breakdowns

    • League Breakdowns

    • Current League Descriptions

    • B1 League - Overview

    • B1 League - Teams & Map

    • B2 League Overview

    • B2 League - Teams & Map

    • B3 League Overview

    • B3 Team List

    • Google Maps Links
  • 4

    Roster Configuration & Rules

    • Roster Configuration Overview

    • Foreign Players

    • Foreign Import Player Examples

    • Japanese Naturalized Players

    • Japanese Naturalization Pathways

    • Japanese Naturalized Player Examples

    • Asian Special Quota Player

    • Which Countries Qualify?

    • Asian Special Quota Player Examples

    • Domestic Development Players

    • Youth Development Special Player Contract

    • U-22 Professional Contract

    • Special Designated Player Contract

    • Domestic Development Player Examples

    • On Court Rules
  • 5

    Player Contracts

    • Overview of Contracts

    • Contract Details

    • Key Variables that Impact Salaries

    • Salary Ranges - Import Players

    • Salary Ranges - Domestic, Naturalized & AQ
  • 6

    Cultural Insights for Success

    • Cultural Expectations

    • Postgame Rituals
  • 7

    Japan's Global Footprint

    • Global Footprint Overview

    • B.League x EASL

    • B.League United

    • B.League Global Invitational

    • Talent Development & Pipeline

    • Domestic Development

    • National Team Outlook

    • National Team Training Camp

    • Updated National Team Roster
  • 8

    Looking Ahead to B.PREMIER

    • Looking Ahead to 2026 & Beyond

    • B.League Innovation

    • B.League Premier

    • Qualification Criteria

    • 2026-2027 Teams - Who's In?

    • District Breakdown & Team Arenas

    • Salary Cap, Draft & Additional Conditions
  • 9

    Feedback for Future Content

    • Your Feedback is Greatly Appreciated!
  • 10

    Additional Market Insights & Resources

    • Additional Market Insights

    • Shibuya Sunrockers GM, Ryota Matsuoka

    • Blog - Overview of Japan Pro Basketball

    • Additional Resources
  • 11

    Game Play & Highlights

    • Familiarize Yourself with Game Play

    • 2024-2025 B.League Finals Clips (Condensed)

    • 2024-2025 B2 League Finals (Highlights)

    • B.League Regular Season Top Players Clips

    • BLG U18 International Championship

    • BLG U15 Championship Game

    • 2023 World Cup Game - Japan vs. Finland

    • 2025 FIBA Asia Cup Qualifier Game - Japan vs China

Instructor

Founder, Kreation Talent Agency

Kevin Tarca

Kevin studied finance and economics at Quinnipiac University, where he played Division I basketball from 2008 to 2012. After beginning his career at Gazelle Group, a sports marketing and event management firm in Princeton, NJ, Kevin pursued a master’s in Sports Management & Marketing through the Euroleague Basketball Institute at Ca' Foscari University in Venice, Italy. Over the past decade, Kevin has immersed himself in global basketball ecosystems—visiting 46 countries and developing deep-rooted relationships across the NBA, G-League, and international markets. Known for his integrity and global perspective, Kevin brings a wealth of firsthand experience navigating the professional basketball landscape worldwide.

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