Kiefer Ravena relishes playing in front of fans in B.League | Inquirer Sports

Kiefer Ravena relishes playing in front of fans in B.League

By: - Reporter / @MarkGiongcoINQ
/ 10:11 PM October 05, 2021

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Brothers Kiefer and Thirdy Ravena ahead of tip off between San-en NeoPhoenix and Shiga Lakestars. Photo from San-En NeoPhoenix

MANILA, Philippines — For two straight PBA seasons, Kiefer Ravena had to play without a crowd in attendance as the league was only limited to staging bubble conferences amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Such wasn’t the case in the B.League where Ravena is currently playing as an Asian import for the Shiga Lakestars.

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Unlike in the PBA, fans are already allowed inside playing venues in the B.League and Ravena made sure to relish playing in front of a raucous crowd.

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“It’s really nice to play in front of a lot of people,” Ravena said Sunday after playing back-to-back games at home against his younger brother Thirdy and the San-En NeoPhoenix.

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Ravena, who plays for the NLEX Road Warriors in the PBA, impressed in his first two games so far.

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He had 11 points and eight assists and was instrumental in Shiga’s 22-point comeback to beat San-En on Saturday before posting 20 points and seven assists in a losing effort the following day where around 1,600 fans showed up.

“Back at home, we’re not that fortunate. We’ve been playing in a bubble for two conferences now,” said Ravena.

“It’s just amazing to feel the support of the fans, and the support of the Shiga Lakestars family out here.”

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