The bj-league's loss has become the NBL's gain.
Chiba Jets head coach Reggie Geary has given the third-year club a strong boost to kick off the 2013-14 campaign.
The Jets are one of three NBL teams still undefeated, all at 4-0. The others: Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Dolphins and Aisin SeaHorses Mikawa. (The Jets defected from the bj-league after their second season.)