Finally, after weeks of anticipation, the bj-league's sixth season will tip off on Saturday.
Six games are on the docket for opening day, followed by the second game in the standard two-game series a day later.
The season's opening matchups are as follows: Akita Northern Happinets vs. Sendai 89ers, Shiga Lakestars vs. Rizing Fukuoka, Toyama Grouses vs. Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix, Saitama Broncos vs. Shimane Susanoo Magic, Osaka Evessa vs. Miyazaki Shining Suns and Ryukyu Golden Kings vs. Takamatsu Five Arrows.