Veteran forward Jawad Williams filled a vital role for the Alvark Tokyo during the club's 2017-18 B. League championship season. He had a knack for making clutch shots, grabbing key rebounds, playing lockdown defense and providing valuable leadership on and off the court. Williams' season came ...
The Gonzaga University men’s basketball team is generating plenty of headlines during the ongoing NCAA Tournament on both sides of the Pacific Ocean. And rightfully so. Coach Mark Few's team, a top seed, has reached the Sweet 16 for the fifth consecutive season, and junior ...
Robert Sacre made the Kyoto Hannaryz pay for fouling him repeatedly in the fourth quarter on Saturday night. Sacre went 10-for-10 at the free-throw line in the decisive fourth quarter. The Gonzaga University alum also scored 14 of his season-high 44 points in the final ...
Michael Parker's on-court excellence is a key reason the Chiba Jets Funabashi own the B. League's best record (40-7). When a player dominates and the paint, swatting shots, grabbing rebounds, intercepting passes in bunches, he helps set the tone for his team. Parker's contributions to Japan ...
Sophomore guard Honoka Ikematsu helped the Robert Morris University women's basketball team book a spot in the 64-team NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. The Colonials' 65-54 victory over Saint Francis University in the Northeast Conference Tournament final on Sunday gave them an automatic bid. Ikematsu, who attended ...
A familiar face returned to the sidelines this weekend for the Ryukyu Golden Kings. Longtime former assistant coach Keith Richardson, known affectionately as Coach K to legions of Kings fans throughout Okinawa and beyond, joined head coach Norio Sassa's staff for Ryukyu's series against the ...
The San-en NeoPhoenix are in the midst of their worst stretch of basketball in recent memory. The Osaka Evessa defeated the host NeoPhoenix 86-68 on Saturday afternoon, extending San-en's losing streak to nine games. Osaka big man Josh Harrellson powered the visitors with 30 points, including ...
As the regular season winds down, SeaHorses Mikawa rookie guard Yuta Okada continues to demonstrate impressive skills and an exciting all-around game. In short, Okada has established himself as a future star for coach Kimikazu Suzuki's club. For teammates, fans and foes alike, the 20-year-old combo ...
University of North Carolina Wilmington freshman point guard Kai Toews broke the Colonial Athletic Association record for assists in a season in the team's final game of the season on Sunday. Toews dished out four assists in the Seahawks' 80-59 loss to Northeastern in the ...
With 44 games in the books, there aren't any big surprises remaining regarding the Chiba Jets Funabashi's roster and playing style. They are built to win now, and they execute at a high level at both ends of the court. Blessed with a deep bench and ...
