Taishiro Shimizu owns a well-recognized name wherever he travels around the bj-league. After all, the popular guard has played in the upstart circuit since its inception in 2005.

After productive stints with the Saitama Broncos (2005-10) and his hometown Miyazaki Shining Suns (2010-12), one thing remains the same: When Shimizu starts hitting long-range shots with regularity, it's best to keep feeding him the ball.

That's precisely what the HeatDevils did during a 76-71 win over the Kyoto Hannaryz on Sunday.