Asia-Basket.com All-Japanese B2 League Awards 2025

- May 29, 2025
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In the 24-25 B2 League season, several American players showcased exceptional skills and earned prestigious awards for their contributions to their respective teams. Perrin Buford, a forward from the Shinshu Brave Warriors Nagano, stood out as the Player of the Year in the B2 League. Graduating from MTSU, Buford not only led in scoring with over 19 points per game but also dominated the boards with over 9 rebounds per game. His consistency was evident through 22 games of 20 or more points and 31 double-doubles during the season. Buford's impressive performance earned him multiple accolades, including Import Player of the Year, Forward of the Year, and selections to various league teams. Dererk Pardon, a center from Chiba, showcased his defensive prowess and was recognized as the Defensive Player of the Year. With an average of over 10 rebounds and almost 15 points per game, Pardon played a crucial role in his team's success, leading them to the best record of the season. His impact was further highlighted by 14 games of 20 or more points and 34 double-doubles. Pardon's efforts were acknowledged with awards such as Center of the Year and selections to multiple league teams. Brandon Ashley, a power forward also from Chiba, displayed his scoring and rebounding abilities throughout the season, contributing over 15 points and almost 9 rebounds per game. He played a key role in his team's journey to the finals, showcasing consistency with 16 games of 20 or more points and 25 double-doubles. Ashley's efforts were recognized with awards and selections to various league teams. Aaron White, a forward from the Toyama Grouses, was another standout player in the B2 League, averaging over 17 points and 7 rebounds per game. White's performances contributed to his team's success in reaching the finals, with notable achievements such as 17 games of 20 or more points and 14 double-doubles. He was selected to the First Team of the B2 League and the Imports Team for his outstanding contributions. Mitchell Watt, a center from the Toyama Grouses, rounded out the group of exceptional American players in the B2 League. Watt's scoring and rebounding abilities were key factors in his team's success, with over 15 points and 7 rebounds per game. He showcased consistency with 19 games of 20 or more points and 17 double-doubles during the season. Watt's contributions were acknowledged with awards and selections to league teams, highlighting his impact on the court.
Player of the Year: USA Perrin Buford (198-F-31) of Shinshu BW
Defensive Player of the Year: USA Dererk Pardon (203-C-29) of Chiba
Domestic Player of the Year: Japan Kei Sugimoto (184-G-33) of Chiba
Import Player of the Year: USA Perrin Buford (198-F-31) of Shinshu BW
Guard of the Year: USA Terrance Woodbury (203-G-38) of Shinshu BW
Forward of the Year: USA Perrin Buford (198-F-31) of Shinshu BW
Center of the Year: USA Dererk Pardon (203-C-29) of Chiba
Coach of the Year: Andrej Lemanis of Chiba

Asia-Basket.com Japanese B2 League First Team 2025
Buford
Pardon
Ashley
White
Watt

First Team
USA Perrin Buford (198-F-31) of Shinshu BW
USA Dererk Pardon (203-C-29) of Chiba
USA Brandon Ashley (206-PF-31) of Chiba
USA Aaron White (206-F-33) of Toyama G.
USA Mitchell Watt (208-C-36) of Toyama G.

Asia-Basket.com Japanese B2 League Second Team 2025
Phelps
Smith
Burrell
Woodbury
Randall

Second Team
USA Eugene Phelps (198-F-35) of Toyama G.
USA Joshua Smith (210-C-33) of Fukuoka R.
USA Justin Burrell (204-F-37) of Fukuoka R.
USA Terrance Woodbury (203-G-38) of Shinshu BW
USA Andrew Randall (198-F-35) of Fukuoka R.

Asia-Basket.com Japanese B2 League Third Team 2025
Marshall
Porter
Kennedy
Sugimoto
Haarms

Third Team
USA Wayne Marshall (211-C-39) of Shinshu BW
USA Trey Porter (210-F-29) of Chiba
USA Thomas Kennedy (201-F-38) of Toyama G.
Japan Kei Sugimoto (184-G-33) of Chiba
Holland Matt Haarms (221-C-28) of Kagoshima

Asia-Basket.com Japanese B2 League Honorable Mention 2025
Gaines Jr.
Harrar
Hisatake
Hines
Brown Jr.
Kurokawa
Zimmerman
Kelly

Honorable Mention
USA Anthony Gaines Jr. (195-G/F-32) of Kagoshima
USA John Harrar (205-F-26) of Shizuoka
USA Max Hisatake (203-C-27) of Aomori W.
USA Shaquille Hines (201-PF-32) of Bambitious N.
USA Chaundee Brown Jr. (195-G-27) of Kobe S.
Japan Kotetsu Kurokawa (175-G-24) of Chiba
USA Stephen Zimmerman (211-C-29) of Bambitious N.
USA Ryan Kelly (211-PF-34) of Fukui B.

Asia-Basket.com Japanese B2 League All-Domestic Players Team 2025
Sugimoto
Kurokawa
Uto
Watanabe
Ishikawa

All-Domestic Players Team
Japan Kei Sugimoto (184-G-33) of Chiba
Japan Kotetsu Kurokawa (175-G-24) of Chiba
Japan Naoki Uto (191-F-34) of Toyama G.
Japan Hugh Watanabe (207-C-27) of Shinshu BW
Japan Kaito Ishikawa (170-G-35) of Shinshu BW

Asia-Basket.com Japanese B2 League All-Imports Team 2025
Buford
Pardon
Ashley
White
Watt

All-Imports Team
USA Perrin Buford (198-F-31) of Shinshu BW
USA Dererk Pardon (203-C-29) of Chiba
USA Brandon Ashley (206-PF-31) of Chiba
USA Aaron White (206-F-33) of Toyama G.
USA Mitchell Watt (208-C-36) of Toyama G.

Asia-Basket.com Japanese B2 League All-Defensive Team 2025
Pardon
Buford
Ashley
Phelps
Watt

All-Defensive Team
USA Dererk Pardon (203-C-29) of Chiba
USA Perrin Buford (198-F-31) of Shinshu BW
USA Brandon Ashley (206-PF-31) of Chiba
USA Eugene Phelps (198-F-35) of Toyama G.
USA Mitchell Watt (208-C-36) of Toyama G.

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