The B. League is keeping its feet moving forward as it prepares for its third year, hoping to broaden basketball¡¯s appeal among the public.

On Monday, the nation¡¯s professional men¡¯s circuit released the schedule for the upcoming 2018-19 season.

The campaign will tip off with a meeting of two of the league¡¯s powerhouse clubs when the Chiba Jets Funabashi and Kawasaki Brave Thunders play on Oct. 4 at Funabashi Arena.