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BAMBITIOUS NARA

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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Aug 2, 2018
Nara the latest destination for high-scoring forward Jeff Parmer
After two seasons in a Yokohama B-Corsairs uniform, power forward Jeff Parmer is ready for a change of scenery.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Oct 19, 2017
Joji Takeuchi, Jawad Williams a dynamic duo for Alvark
When a team has a deep bench, a coach has a better set of options to choose from.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Aug 17, 2017
Journeyman Hamilton gives Bambitious boost in frontcourt
The Bambitious Nara's recent signing of Gary Hamilton signals the team's serious commitment to winning.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 29, 2017
Coaching changes spawn diverse mix in leadership ranks
With the movement of coaches this offseason in the first and second divisions, a new-look leadership melting pot is forming for the 2017-18 season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Aug 25, 2016
Osaka brings in Harrellson to help man the middle
The Osaka Evessa enter a new era with two new big men patrolling the middle.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 24, 2016
Nara chasing playoff berth, consistency late in season
Without their 22 road games, the Bambitious Nara would be in no position at this stage of the season to be vying for a playoff position.
BASKETBALL
Mar 20, 2016
Surging Lakestars take care of business against Bambitious
After consecutive defeats to the rival Kyoto Hannaryz on Feb. 20 and 21, the Shiga Lakestars have quietly strung together an eight-game winning streak.
BASKETBALL
Feb 20, 2016
Takamatsu edges Nara to end eight-game slide
The Takamatsu Five Arrows halted their eight-game losing streak on Saturday, earning a 74-71 road victory over the Bambitious Nara.
BASKETBALL
Dec 18, 2015
Balanced scoring guides Nara past Tokyo
The Bambitious Nara handed the Tokyo Cinq Reves their 16th straight defeat on Friday night.
BASKETBALL
Nov 23, 2015
Hamamatsu overwhelms Nara for ninth straight victory
The defending champion Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix drained 19 3-pointers in a runaway 109-63 triumph over the Bambitious Nara on Monday afternoon in the bj-league.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Oct 26, 2015
Sharpshooter Aoki leads Rizing past Bambitious
Old reliable Cohey Aoki remains one of the few constants in an ever-changing Japan basketball landscape.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Oct 11, 2015
Evessa complete series sweep of Bambitious
The Osaka Evessa improved to .500 with their first series sweep of the young season by beating the Bambitious Nara 83-67 on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Aug 6, 2015
Bell, Randall, Ashby on move to new teams
Three veteran players with strong overall performances in Japan in past seasons and a proven ability to lead teams to success have been recently acquired by bj-league teams.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 11, 2015
Osaka goes with proven winner in Oketani
As expected, the Osaka Evessa have hired Dai Oketani as their next head coach, teaming him up with advisory coach Bill Cartwright, who doubles as the Mexican national team bench boss, to take the team to the next level.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 19, 2015
Ryukyu cruises past Nara
For the Ryukyu Golden Kings, 40-win seasons are expected — championships, too.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 4, 2015
Hamamatsu torches Nara from 3-point range
The Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix found their comfort zone from beyond the 3-point arc on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 1, 2015
Peppers lifts Rizing past Bambitious
Like teammate Cohey Aoki did in Saturday's series opener, Rizing Fukuoka star Josh Peppers carried his team on the offensive end on Sunday afternoon.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 21, 2015
Kyoto routs Nara, improves to 29-6
On defense, the Kyoto Hannaryz played a tough, tenacious game.
BASKETBALL
Feb 14, 2015
Evessa take down Bambitious
The one-two punch of Takuya Soma and Josh Dollard sparked the Osaka Evessa to an 86-76 victory over the visiting Bambitious Nara on Saturday.
BASKETBALL
Jan 10, 2015
Lakestars triumph over Bambitious
The Shiga Lakestars clicked on offense in their series opener against the Bambitious Nara on Saturday night.

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