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/ 11 months agoJapan Cruises Past Kazakhstan in Teams’ FIBA Asia Cup Opener
The Akatsuki Five outscored their Group C opponent 55-20 in the second half, turning a close game into a rout.
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/ 11 months ago[ODDS and EVENS] Yuta Watanabe’s Return Provides a Boost for Japan at Asia Cup
The NBA veteran adds leadership and valuable experience to the Akatsuki Five for July’s 16-nation tournament, according to Japan coach Tom...
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/ 11 months agoJapan Men’s Squad Trounces Taiwan in FIBA World Cup Qualifier
“I was really hoping that we could show the fans in Japan what we can do, and today I think we...
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/ 11 months ago#11 Sports Talk ― Motofumi Iguchi Delivers Informed Analysis of B.League
Motofumi Iguchi, the sports commentator, weighs in on the rapid growth of pro basketball in Japan in recent years, highlighting trends,...
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/ 1 year agoAlvark’s Luka Pavicevic, Jets’ Atsushi Ono Leave Teams After Successful Coaching Stints
The departing Tokyo and Chiba bench bosses guided the perennial title contenders with astute leadership and passion.
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/ 1 year agoUtsunomiya Brex Sweep Ryukyu Golden Kings in B.League Finals
Makoto Hiejima earns playoff MVP honors after scoring a game-best 24 points in the Brex’s title-clinching win.
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/ 1 year agoBrex Dominate Fourth Quarter, Cruise Past Golden Kings in B.League Finals Opener
Utsunomiya outscored Ryukyu 26-5 in the final period, turning a close game into a rout.
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/ 1 year agoGolden Kings, Brex Renew Rivalry in B.League Finals
Ryukyu is making its first appearance in the circuit’s championship series, while Utsunomiya is back for the third time in six...
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/ 1 year ago[ODDS and EVENS] Roy Rana Embarks on New Coaching Challenge with Kyoto Hannaryz
For Rana, who spent the past three seasons as an assistant with the NBA’s Sacramento Kings, a rebuilding project awaits in...
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/ 1 year agoGolden Kings, Brex Advance to B.League Championship Finals
Ryukyu ended Shimane’s title hopes on the final play of their semifinal series, and Utsunomiya swept Kawasaki in the other series.
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/ 1 year ago#9 Sports Talk ― Luke Evans Finds a Second Home in Japan’s Basketball World
Listen in as power forward Luke Evans of the Fighting Eagles Nagoya, a B.League second-division club, reflects on his successful first...
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/ 1 year agoKawasaki, Ryukyu, Utsunomiya and Shimane Advance to B.League Playoff Semifinals
In the next postseason round, the Brave Thunders play host to the Brex and the Golden Kings face the visiting Susanoo...
