Makoto Hiejima is the face of the B. League's sophomore season.
The SeaHorses Mikawa slashing shooting guard was selected as the league's Most Valuable Player for the 2017-18 season, it was announced at the B. League Award Show at Ebisu Garden Place on Tuesday.
The 27-year-old averaged 12.9 points, 4.1 assists and 2.9 rebounds per game. He played in 55 regular-season games (44 starts) for the SeaHorses, who posted the league's best record at 48-12.