Bangkok: The Junior Ballers League (JB League) 2026 season for the V age group (12-13 years old) has reached its fifth week, with the championship race heating up and several unexpected outcomes. Matches on August 29-30 were held at DBS International School and DLTS International School, where parents and basketball enthusiasts gathered to cheer on the young athletes competing on internationally standard courts.
According to Thai News Agency, the highlight of the week was the significant shift in the standings. The Black Panthers, who secured a win on Saturday, faced a narrow 57-66 defeat against the Iron Dragons on Sunday. This loss allowed the Midnight Mambas, who have shown consistent dominance by winning both of their matches this week, to ascend to the top of the standings. The Electric Eagles and Shadow Sharks also delivered strong performances, winning both of their matches and adding further excitement to the championship race.
To summarize the results from week five, the scores were as follows:
Match results from August 29, 2026:
- Electric Eagles 45 - 43 Iron Dragons
- Black Panthers 66 - 49 Golden Raptors
- Shadow Sharks 46 - 36 Rhino Chargers
- Midnight Mambas 56 - 30 Arctic Wolves
Match results from August 30, 2026:
- Arctic Wolves 44 - 45 Shadow Sharks
- Rhino Chargers 45 - 58 Midnight Mambas
- Iron Dragons 66 - 57 Black Panthers
- Golden Raptors 46 - 49 Electric Eagles
Week five of the competition has been marked by resounding success, enhancing the organization to levels comparable with professional leagues and providing a platform for emerging stars to showcase their talent. Fans at home enjoyed live broadcasts on AMARIN ONLINE and the Junior Ballers League Thailand YouTube channel, where they could also participate in winning the Maguro Player of the Week award, recognizing the best player each week.
Basketball fans are encouraged to continue following the action courtside, supporting the rising Thai youth stars, and staying updated on upcoming matches, news, and highlights from the 2026 JB League season through the official channels.