NAGASAKI, Japan — The Japan Professional Basketball League (B.LEAGUE) wrapped up the “Resona Group B.LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME WEEKEND 2026 IN NAGASAKI” on January 17, treating fans to a spectacular showcase of skills and excitement. Here are the key highlights from DAY2:

B.LEAGUE ALL-STAR PEACE GAME 2026

The day began with the B.LEAGUE All-Star Peace Game, where the Nagasaki City Selection U15 team routed the Hiroshima Prefecture Selection U15, 28-14, in a thrilling display of youthful energy at the HAPPINESS ARENA.

All-Star Contests: Skills, 3-Point, and Dunking Showdowns

SHISEIDO MEN SKILLS CHALLENGE

Yuki Togashi of the Chiba Jets emerged victorious in a record-breaking time of 21.8 seconds, securing his second Skills Challenge title. Togashi attributed his win to executing his routine perfectly, putting pressure on his rivals, and overcoming the frustration of previous losses. He looks forward to tomorrow’s main game in the impressive new arena.

“I’ve been participating in the Skills Challenge for a long time, but I’m glad I was able to win at the milestone of my 10th year in the B.LEAGUE and my 10th year in the All-Star competition. Now I can retire gracefully from Skills Challenge,” Togashi said.

Yuki Togashi, Chiba Jets

MINERVA 3POINT CONTEST

Kosuke Kanamaru from the Saga Ballooners claimed his third 3-Point Contest title in overtime, outscoring Levanga Hokkaido’s Hiroo Tominaga. Kanamaru expressed happiness at winning in front of supportive Saga fans, though he felt mixed emotions about Tominaga’s overtime miss.

“I’m honestly happy. There was a lot of cheering when I entered the venue, and although I felt under pressure, I was happy because I thought, ‘Everyone is looking forward to it.’”

Kosuke Kanamaru, Saga Ballooners

RELIVE DUNK CONTEST

Taku Sudo Tyrell of the Fighting Eagles Nagoya credits the enthusiastic crowd for his first Relive Dunk Contest victory. He pulled off daring dunks, including the “Three Sixty One Alley Oop” and “East Bay,” to the delight of the HAPPINESS ARENA crowd.

“Ever since I was little, I’ve always been the type of person who was able to demonstrate my abilities better if I had people cheering for me, so I was really nervous, but everyone cheered me on and encouraged me. It turned out to be a win-win situation for both parties, and it turned out to be a great DUNK CONTEST.”

Taku Sudo Tyrell, Fighting Eagles Nagoya

DAY2 welcomed 5,361 passionate fans who enjoyed the high-flying action.