There may not be many Filipino imports in the Japan B.League at the moment, but Dwight Ramos is hoping that changes in the near future.

Ramos, who recently inked an extension with Levanga Hokkaido, was at Grand Venice Mall in Taguig for a meet-and-greet event, where he fielded questions about his upcoming B.League season.

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Celebrating his own contract extension is one thing. Seeing other Filipinos thrive in Japan is something Ramos hopes will continue.

“I hope more Filipinos keep improving and keep going. I hope to see the next generation go there, if not the NBA,” said the Gilas Pilipinas guard at the event presented by G-Shock Philippines. “They can go to the B.League, for sure.”

That vision may not be too far off.

At the conclusion of the 2024–25 B.League season, eight Filipino imports were listed across the Japanese league.

There was, of course, Ramos with Hokkaido, along with Kiefer Ravena (Yokohama), Kai Sotto (Koshigaya), AJ Edu (Nagasaki), Matthew Wright (Kawasaki), and Ray Parks Jr. (Osaka).

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The B2 Division also featured Filipino representation with Roosevelt Adams (Yamagata) and Geo Chiu (Ehime).

That number is expected to increase with University of the Philippines high-flyer Francis Lopez turning pro and signing with the Nagoya Fighting Eagles.

Still, that growth won’t come overnight. Expansion will take years—and it relies not just on new talent but also on current Filipino players remaining with their teams.

That’s why Ramos was ecstatic—not just about his extension, but also those of Ravena and Sotto.

“I’m happy for the rest of the Filipino guys that re-signed because it shows that the league is growing,” he said. “I’m excited for the B.League and I’m just glad to be there.”