Politics & Diplomacy
Hashimoto to retract sex suggestion for U.S. military
Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto aims to retract his remark that U.S. servicemen in Okinawa should use the local adult entertainment industry to avoid committing sex crimes.
BJ-League | BJ-LEAGUE PLAYERS OF THE MONTH Jan 5, 2013
Burns, Ikeda share December honors on offense; Shimane's Parker, Davis recognized for defense
by Ed Odeven
The Yokohama B-Corsairs and Niigata Albirex BB enter this weekend’s marquee matchup as the hottest teams in the bj-league’s Eastern Conference. Yokohama, which has won eight straight games, plays host to a team that ended 2012 with seven consecutive victories Credit B-Corsairs sixth man ...
BJ-League | BJ-LEAGUE PLAYERS OF THE MONTH Dec 7, 2012
Woodbury, Davis excelled in November
by Ed Odeven
The unbeaten Ryukyu Golden Kings added steady scorer Terrance Woodbury in the offseason, and the move paid off. The NBA Development League veteran is the team’s leading scorer, averaging 19.9 points per game (No. 5 in the league) and helping the Golden Kings chalk ...
BJ-League | BJ-LEAGUE PLAYERS OF THE MONTH Nov 3, 2012
Sneed receives October MVP award on offense; Parker, Tsukino share defensive accolades
by Ed Odeven
The Iwate Big Bulls have been the Eastern Conference’s top team this season, winning all eight of their games in October. Ceter Dillion Sneed, a major offseason acquisition, is the team’s leading scorer at 18.6 points per game and is shooting at a 62.5 ...
BJ-League | BJ-LEAGUE PLAYERS OF THE MONTH Mar 3, 2012
89ers' Fitzgerald, Shimura share monthly honor for brilliance on offense
by Ed Odeven
Success on offense begins with good shooting, good passing and good teamwork. The Sendai 89ers demonstrated all of the above in February and moved into fourth place by month’s end before this weekend’s series against the host Oita HeatDevils. Leading the 89ers attack are ...
BJ-League | BJ-LEAGUE PLAYERS OF THE MONTH Jan 1, 2012
Ikeda's 3-point shooting provides big spark for Albirex offense
by Ed Odeven
Yuichi Ikeda excelled as a 3-point shooter in December, having the type of month that most specialized shooters can only dream about. Ikeda made 26 of 46 3-pointers (56.5 percent) to help the Niigata Albirex BB win four straight games to end the year ...
BJ-League | BJ-LEAGUE PLAYERS OF THE MONTH Dec 10, 2011
Hamamatsu's Dixon recognized for leadership as team climbs in standings
by Ed Odeven
With floor leader Jermaine Dixon providing inspired, smart leadership, the Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix rediscovered their mojo in November, winning seven of their eight bj-league games. Dixon is The Japan Times’ Offensive Player of the Month for November, an honor selected a week late this ...
BJ-League | BJ-LEAGUE PLAYERS OF THE MONTH Nov 5, 2011
Gardener, Hargrow share offensive accolade for October
by Ed Odeven
There were 56 bj-league games in October, the 2011-12 season’s opening month. And now it’s time to recognize some of the league’s top players for their overall excellence. Leading the Akita Northern Happinets to a 5-1 start, point guard Michael Gardener averaged 19.5 points ...
BJ-League | BJ-LEAGUE PLAYERS OF THE MONTH Feb 4, 2011
Saitama's Satterfield, Tokyo's Eaton, Shimane's Davis recognized for January excellence
by Ed Odeven
Point guard Kenny Satterfield has played a starring role in the Saitama Broncos’ turnaround, helping the club rattle off seven straight wins from late December until a two-game sweep at the hands of the host Shiga Lakestars last weekend. In January, Satterfield was the ...
BJ-League | BJ-LEAGUE PLAYERS OF THE MONTH Jan 5, 2011
Evessa's Washington, Phoenix's Parmer nab December honors
by Ed Odeven
Riding a seven-game winning streak into 2011, the Osaka Evessa had a near-perfect month in December. The lone blemish: A 98-95 loss to the Rizing Fukuoka on Dec. 2. Leading the charge in the final month of 2010 was do-it-all forward Lynn Washington, who ...
BJ-League | BJ-LEAGUE PLAYERS OF THE MONTH Dec 10, 2010
Hamamatsu's Arnold, Shiga's Hamilton recognized for excellence in November
by Ed Odeven
Some players thrive coming off the bench to give their team instant offense. Think back to high-energy guard Vinnie “The Microwave” Johnson, who helped the Detroit Pistons win NBA titles in 1989 and 1990, for instance. In the bj-league, Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix guard Wayne ...
BJ-League | BJ-LEAGUE PLAYERS OF THE MONTH May 4, 2010
White, Washington, Sparks pick up April honors
by Ed Odeven
Since scoring 32 points in his bj-league debut, Wendell White has been a tone-setter for the Eastern Conference’s top team. The Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix standout averaged 16.2 points and four assists per game in April, helping the club win six of eight games and ...
BJ-League | BJ-LEAGUE PLAYERS OF THE MONTH Apr 3, 2010
Rizing's Parker tore it up in March
by Ed Odeven
He plays the most minutes, scores the most points and maintains a high energy level to be an elite-level defender. All-Star forward Michael Parker of the Rizing Fukuoka is the key ingredient in the Western Conference team’s recipe for success. Averaging 28.5 points, 12.5 ...