On March 3, 2026, AUBL and the Japan University Basketball Federation officially entered into a partnership agreement.
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As AUBL continues to expand, this partnership represents a shared commitment to elevating collegiate basketball across Asia and showcasing Japan's top university talent on an international stage, while also advancing grassroots initiatives focused on youth identification and development across Japan. This agreement also lays the groundwork for future AUBL regular-season games to be hosted in Japan-bringing the international collegiate basketball experience directly to Japanese fans.

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