MANILA, Philippines — The possibility of the Ravena brothers suiting up as teammates again remains a long-shot dream, but it’s one that continues to linger for Kiefer Ravena.
Speaking during the B.League Final Week at SM Megamall on Saturday, the 32-year-old guard said he would welcome the chance to reunite on the same professional team as his brother Thirdy Ravena, though he acknowledged current league rules remain a major hurdle.
“I’m not sure if one day that’ll happen. We’ll see if the rules change about eligibility and Asian quota imports but I’ll be more than happy to be able to do that,” Kiefer said.
“It’s been more than 10 or 12 years since we were able to do that. I’m getting old, so hopefully, we have a chance to play professionally together,” he added.
Under current B.League rules, only one Asian Quota Player is allowed per team, limiting the possibility of the siblings joining forces in Japan. However, league policies could still evolve as it continues to expand in its 10th season.
Despite the uncertainty, Kiefer said he remains supportive of Thirdy’s career path and decisions moving forward.
“He handles his own stuff. I just want to make sure everything happens accordingly for him,” he said.
“It’s not fun not having a team but at the same time, with all the experiences he’s had over the years, he became a better person and player. If ever a time comes that he returns to the B.League, he won’t need a lot of adjustments to go back to his bearings.”
The Ravena brothers were among the first Filipino players to break into Japan’s B.League, with Thirdy joining San-En Neophoenix in 2020 and Kiefer following with Shiga Lakes in 2021.
