Ibaraki Robots Announce Signing of #1 Ray Parks Jr.
The Ibaraki Robots have announced the signing of #1 Ray Parks Jr. for the Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2026-27 season. The contract is a one-year deal under the Asian Special Player Quota. Parks Jr., a 193cm shooting guard from the Philippines, joins from the Osaka Evessa.
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- 📰 Published: June 4, 2026 at 10:00
- 🔍 Collected: June 4, 2026 at 10:30 (30 min after Published)
- 🤖 AI Analyzed: June 7, 2026 at 00:01 (61h 31m after Collected)
The Ibaraki Robots are pleased to announce that they have reached an agreement on a player contract with #1 Ray Parks Jr. for the Resona Group B.LEAGUE 2026-27 season.
#1 Ray Parks Jr.
Position: SG
Height/Weight: 193cm/96kg
Date of Birth: February 19, 1993
Place of Birth: Philippines
Alma Mater: National University
Career:
2015-16 Texas Legends (NBA D-League)
2016-18 San Miguel Alab Pilipinas (Philippines, ABL)
2018-19 San Miguel Beermen (Philippines, PBA)
2019-20 Blackwater Bossing (Philippines, PBA)
2020-21 TNT Tropang Giga (Philippines, PBA)
2021-24 Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
2024-26 Osaka Evessa
2026- Ibaraki Robots
Philippines National Team History:
2016 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament
2022 FIBA Asia Cup 2022
2022-23 FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers
Contract Period: One-year contract for the 2026-27 season.
Comment from Ray Parks Jr.:
To the Osaka Evessa fans, thank you for all the support and love during my time in Osaka. I truly appreciated being welcomed by the team and community, and I’ll always be grateful for the memories we shared.
To the Ibaraki Robots fans, I’m really excited for this next chapter and grateful for the opportunity to be part of your organization. I can already feel the energy and support, and I can’t wait to meet everyone soon, compete together, and give everything I have for the team and the city. Looking forward to building something special and having a competitive and winning season together.
Comment from GM Ochihisa Ochiai:
We are pleased to announce that the Ibaraki Robots have agreed to a new player contract (Asian Special Quota) with Ray Parks Jr. for the 2026-27 season.
We are very happy and encouraged to welcome Parks Jr., a league-leading combo guard who has consistently proven his high ability on the B1 stage and has extensive international experience as a member of the Philippine national team.
Parks Jr. boasts exceptional physicality for a guard at 193cm. He is a versatile scorer who can not only produce points by attacking the paint but also dominate from the outside with high-percentage three-point shooting. Furthermore, his true value lies in his tenacious on-ball defense, capable of shutting down opposing ace guards. This high intensity on both ends of the floor will be a core part of the tactics the Ibaraki Robots seek.
With Parks Jr., who has overwhelming domestic and international achievements as an Asian Special Quota player, joining our backcourt, we are confident that the size and strength of our guard and wing positions have reached a high level within the league.
Parks Jr.'s energetic and passionate play will surely elevate the arena's excitement to its peak.
We ask for your warm welcome for Parks Jr. Please look forward to the upcoming battles that will rewrite history.
#1 Ray Parks Jr.
Position: SG
Height/Weight: 193cm/96kg
Date of Birth: February 19, 1993
Place of Birth: Philippines
Alma Mater: National University
Career:
2015-16 Texas Legends (NBA D-League)
2016-18 San Miguel Alab Pilipinas (Philippines, ABL)
2018-19 San Miguel Beermen (Philippines, PBA)
2019-20 Blackwater Bossing (Philippines, PBA)
2020-21 TNT Tropang Giga (Philippines, PBA)
2021-24 Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
2024-26 Osaka Evessa
2026- Ibaraki Robots
Philippines National Team History:
2016 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament
2022 FIBA Asia Cup 2022
2022-23 FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers
Contract Period: One-year contract for the 2026-27 season.
Comment from Ray Parks Jr.:
To the Osaka Evessa fans, thank you for all the support and love during my time in Osaka. I truly appreciated being welcomed by the team and community, and I’ll always be grateful for the memories we shared.
To the Ibaraki Robots fans, I’m really excited for this next chapter and grateful for the opportunity to be part of your organization. I can already feel the energy and support, and I can’t wait to meet everyone soon, compete together, and give everything I have for the team and the city. Looking forward to building something special and having a competitive and winning season together.
Comment from GM Ochihisa Ochiai:
We are pleased to announce that the Ibaraki Robots have agreed to a new player contract (Asian Special Quota) with Ray Parks Jr. for the 2026-27 season.
We are very happy and encouraged to welcome Parks Jr., a league-leading combo guard who has consistently proven his high ability on the B1 stage and has extensive international experience as a member of the Philippine national team.
Parks Jr. boasts exceptional physicality for a guard at 193cm. He is a versatile scorer who can not only produce points by attacking the paint but also dominate from the outside with high-percentage three-point shooting. Furthermore, his true value lies in his tenacious on-ball defense, capable of shutting down opposing ace guards. This high intensity on both ends of the floor will be a core part of the tactics the Ibaraki Robots seek.
With Parks Jr., who has overwhelming domestic and international achievements as an Asian Special Quota player, joining our backcourt, we are confident that the size and strength of our guard and wing positions have reached a high level within the league.
Parks Jr.'s energetic and passionate play will surely elevate the arena's excitement to its peak.
We ask for your warm welcome for Parks Jr. Please look forward to the upcoming battles that will rewrite history.
FAQ
When does this contract take effect?
It is a one-year contract starting from the 2026-27 season.
What was Parks Jr.'s previous team?
The Osaka Evessa.
What is the Asian Special Quota?
A special player registration category established by the B.LEAGUE for players of Asian nationality.