Jamie Malonzo signs with Japan B.League's Kyoto Hannaryz

Filipino forward Jamie Malonzo has officially signed with the Kyoto Hannaryz of the Japan B.League, with the Japanese club announcing his signing on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Malonzo, 29, expressed his gratitude for the opportunity and is eager to contribute to the team's success, stating his excitement about joining the passionate community.

The move comes as a shock to Barangay Ginebra, with whom Malonzo was a key player and PBA champion.

Ginebra coach Tim Cone stated the team understood the huge opportunity for Malonzo and will not stop him from pursuing his B.League stint, acknowledging they were aware of his intentions for some time.

Malonzo is set to join the Hannaryz for their campaign which kicks off on October 3, and is currently in Jeddah to play for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA Asia Cup from August 5 to 17.

He joins a growing list of Filipinos playing in Japan's B.League, including Kiefer Ravena, Dwight Ramos, Ray Parks, Kai Sotto, AJ Edu, and Matthew Wright.