Coaching changes are quickly shaking up the leadership foundation of the B. League.

A new wave of hires adds intrigue and uncertainty to the summer break.

The Alvark Tokyo this week formally announced that Takuma Ito would not continue as head coach for the 2017-18 season. He guided the Alvark to a 44-16 record this past season, and Tokyo represented the East Division in the playoffs, falling to the Kawasaki Brave Thunders in the semifinals.