In the 13th year of his pro career, Henry Walker's longevity is a testament to his fierce determination. Speaking a few weeks before Thanksgiving, a quintessential American holiday, the Shiga Lakestars forward expressed gratitude for the chance to keep plying his craft despite numerous injury ...
In a game featuring 60 foul shots, 42 turnovers and 24 steals, the visiting Akita Northern Happinets made four more 2-point shots and earned an 80-76 victory over the Levanga Hokkaido. The showdown between East Division rivals saw the Northern Happinets (6-5) take a 25-13 ...
The Yokohama B-Corsairs were outplayed in all facets of Saturday's game except rebounding — they held a 38-36 edge in that category. It all added up to a convincing victory for the Shiga Lakestars. Then on Sunday, the tables were turned. Yokohama recorded a 79-58 victory, ...
Josh Harrellson's 32-point, 10-rebound effort steered the Osaka Evessa to an 80-62 victory over the winless San-en NeoPhoenix on Saturday. Harrellson, a former University of Kentucky and NBA big man, made 13 of 18 shots from the field in the series opener in Toyohashi, Aichi ...
The Alvark Tokyo displayed patience and poise throughout Friday's series opener against the Utsunomiya Brex. The two-time defending champions came through in the clutch in the pivotal moments of the fourth quarter, winning 73-72 at Brex Arena. Tokyo center Alex Kirk nailed a go-ahead inside jumper ...
After an 0-10 start under new coach Brian Rowsom, the San-en NeoPhoenix have parted ways with the American mentor. Rowsom's contract was terminated on Monday, he confirmed in an email to The Japan Times. The former NBA forward told this newspaper it was a "mutual ...
The Sunrockers Shibuya delivered a gut-check performance on Sunday afternoon, ending a two-game losing streak. Shibuya, which entered the week with a 5-0 record, got back on track with a 91-71 victory over the Kawasaki Brave Thunders at Aoyama Gakuin University Memorial Hall. Sunrockers frontcourt dynamo ...
The Chiba Jets Funabashi trailed by nine points after the opening quarter of Saturday's game against the visiting Shimane Susanoo Magic. The Jets changed the narrative in the second quarter, outscoring the Susanoo Magic 25-9. They remained in control the rest of the way in ...
Nearly a month into the new B. League season, it's already quite clear that parity among teams is a defining characteristic of the 2019-20 campaign. Consider the following: Only two teams have one loss through Wednesday (the Sunrockers Shibuya, who are 5-1, and the 7-1 ...
Pro sports executives often talk about strategies for success, offering their opinions on what it takes to build winning teams. Tommy Sheppard, the Washington Wizards' new general manager, certainly knows that excellent players are needed to lead his team to victories. But his vision for ...
