WKBL to hold Asian quarter player draft for Japanese players on June 6

Mar 26, 2025

WKBL to hold Asian quarter player draft for Japanese players on June 6



The WKBL (Korea Women's Basketball Federation) will hold the 「2025-2026 WKBL Asian Quarter Player Draft" in Tokyo, Japan, on June 6.

Participation qualifications are eligible for those aged 18 or older, have no criminal records in the last three years, and are eligible for Japanese passport holders before the expiration of their validity. Those who are currently affiliated with Japanese W League or overseas league clubs but approved by the club, those who belonged to Japanese W League or overseas league clubs in the past but are not currently affiliated, graduates with high school and college careers, or those who are scheduled to graduate in 2025 will be eligible to apply.

Players, agents, and partner agents (agent representing or collaborating with the player's original agent) who wish to participate can fill out the submission and submit it by email to the person in charge by 3 p.m. on May 26. The Asian quarter player draft ranking lottery will be held after May 26, when applications for participation close, and tryouts and drafts will be held in the morning and afternoon of June 6. Selected players will be able to register as players from July 1.




Last season, one player in the Asian quarter played for two players, but next season, two players will be allowed to play only in the third quarter for two players. In addition, the first-round pick will pay 12 million won per month and the second-round pick will pay 10 million won per month in a way that pays 10 million won per month regardless of the selection ranking. In addition, it is possible to renew the contract, and it is expected that higher-quality players will play on the Korean stage as victory allowances and playoff and championship qualification allowances were newly established.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.