Familiar faces are returning to Japan pro basketball as some teams make moves to shake up their rosters.
Nearly one-fourth of the way through the inaugural B. League season, a 60-game campaign, the Shiga Lakestars and Sendai 89ers are among the teams adding veterans to replace other players.
The Lakestars recently announced that veteran guard Narito Namizato has finalized a deal to join the team. His playmaking skills will give Shiga (2-12) an added boost as coach Koto Toyama's team aims to make a dramatic turnaround.