B.League One (Japan, 2nd level from 2026-27)

Japan · Asia

Reported import pay sourced

$72k–$81k /season, approx.

per season

Import slots derived

3 foreign (reported; recheck for 2026-27)

Season starts derived

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Level estimate

66/100

Difficulty to sign estimate

7/10

NBA alumni estimate

Not yet counted

Cost of living sourced

47.5 NYC=100

US travel advisory sourced

Level 1

Exercise normal precautions

Import / foreign player rules: Up to 3 registered foreign players in the first and second divisions (per Wikipedia; may not reflect the 2026-27 reorganisation). source: en.wikipedia.org
Reported import salary: $72,000–$81,000 per year (B2, max reported $160k) source: josecolorado.com
Survey chart by Jose Colorado (an overseas-career coach), compiled 2021–2023; dated, treat as a rough guide.
Season: Not yet verified. Know it? Send a source →
Signing windows / registration deadlines: Not yet verified. Know it? Send a source →
FIBA has no single global transfer window. International moves need a FIBA Letter of Clearance (Internal Regulations Book 3); the origin federation must respond within 6 days. Each league sets its own registration deadlines. source: assets.fiba.basketball
Official site: bleague.jp
National federation: Japan Basketball Association · national teams, FIBA ranking, eligibility

How to reach

Official social Facebook · Instagram · X · YouTube · TikTok · linked from the official site, checked 2026-10-19

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Agents known to place here

No public placements found yet for this league.

Known placements from public sources; not complete. Counts are each agency's listed clients (from its own client page) who have played in this league, using club history from Wikidata. Browse agents by league →

First-contract view

Tier within country: Tier 2 in Japan
Teams: Not yet verified. Know it? Send a source →
Entry-friendliness estimate: 1/5 · Very hard
ESTIMATE (editorial, per league). Weighs level, import slots and how clubs usually recruit.
How players typically get in: Imports are usually signed through agents for short seasons or tournaments; replacement signings are common. (our summary)
Housing estimate: Usually (estimate for this level)
Season window estimate: Roughly Oct – May (est.)

Note: From 2026-27 the B.League is organised as B.Premier, B.League One and B.League Next; the salary figure is for the former B2.

Before you sign anything here: confirm the club is real through the league's official site, check your agent on the official FIBA agent search, and never pay an upfront “placement” fee. Full checklist →

Quick answers

How many foreign players can a B.League One team have?

Up to 3 registered foreign players in the first and second divisions (per Wikipedia; may not reflect the 2026-27 reorganisation).

How much do import players make in the B.League One?

Reported range: $72,000–$81,000 per year (B2, max reported $160k). Survey chart by Jose Colorado (an overseas-career coach), compiled 2021–2023; dated, treat as a rough guide.