D.J. Hogg Leads Alvark Tokyo Past Saga Ballooners with 26-Point Performance

Hogg and Keyontae Johnson combine for 48 points as Tokyo overcomes the absence of Lachlan Olbrich to secure a 90–74 victory.

TOKYO, JAPAN — October 8, 2026 — Alvark Tokyo continued its strong start to the 2026–27 B.LEAGUE PREMIER season with a 90–74 victory over the Saga Ballooners at TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, powered by an outstanding all-around performance from D.J. Hogg.

Hogg led Tokyo with 26 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two steals, and two blocks, shooting an efficient 9-of-13 from the field, including four three-pointers.

Keyontae Johnson added 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting, giving Tokyo a formidable offensive combination that accounted for more than half of the team’s total points.

Hogg Sets the Tone for Tokyo

Hogg delivered one of his most complete performances of the young season, combining efficient scoring with contributions across multiple statistical categories.

The versatile forward converted all five of his two-point attempts and connected on four of eight shots from beyond the arc, finishing with an efficiency rating of 36.

His ability to score from different areas of the floor, create opportunities for teammates, and contribute defensively highlighted his growing importance to Tokyo’s revamped roster.

Johnson provided another major offensive threat, scoring 22 points while making eight of his ten two-point attempts.

Together, Hogg and Johnson demonstrated the scoring potential of Tokyo’s new-look lineup.

Frontcourt Depth Makes the Difference

With newly acquired center Lachlan Olbrich sidelined by injury, Tokyo relied on its remaining frontcourt players to control the rebounding battle.

Gen Hiraiwa delivered an impressive performance off the bench, recording eight points and ten rebounds while converting all four of his field-goal attempts.

Ryan Rossiter contributed 12 rebounds and four assists, providing valuable support despite scoring only two points.

Tokyo finished with 45 rebounds compared with Saga’s 33, maintaining a significant advantage on the boards.

The performances of Hiraiwa and Rossiter illustrated how Tokyo’s depth can help compensate for the absence of a key player.

Little Shines Despite Saga’s Defeat

For Saga, Nassir Little led all scorers with 27 points, shooting 10-of-19 from the field and making three three-pointers.

David Dudzinski contributed 16 points and eight rebounds, while Damyean Dotson finished with 12 points.

Despite Little’s individual performance, Saga struggled to match Tokyo’s offensive efficiency.

Tokyo shot 52.3 percent from the field and 40.0 percent from three-point range, while Saga managed 37.8 percent and 21.9 percent, respectively.

The difference in shooting accuracy and rebounding ultimately proved decisive.

Tokyo Continues to Build Momentum

The victory improved Alvark Tokyo’s record to 4–1, while Saga fell to 0–5.

Beyond the result, the game offered further evidence of Tokyo’s offensive versatility and roster depth.

With Hogg and Johnson establishing themselves as reliable scoring options and experienced players such as Rossiter and Hiraiwa contributing in the paint, Tokyo continues to develop a balanced identity as the inaugural B.LEAGUE PREMIER season gathers momentum.

For Alvark Tokyo, the ability to maintain that balance while navigating injuries could become a defining factor in its pursuit of success this season.

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Game Result

B.LEAGUE PREMIER 2026–27
October 8, 2026 | TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO

Alvark Tokyo 90 – 74 Saga Ballooners

Alvark Tokyo Leaders

• D.J. Hogg: 26 PTS, 7 REB, 4 AST, 2 STL, 2 BLK
• Keyontae Johnson: 22 PTS
• Ryan Rossiter: 12 REB, 4 AST
• Gen Hiraiwa: 8 PTS, 10 REB

Saga Ballooners Leaders

• Nassir Little: 27 PTS, 4 REB
• David Dudzinski: 16 PTS, 8 REB
• Damyean Dotson: 12 PTS, 5 REB