As the Osaka Evessa make preparations for their 10th season, they've started commemorating the franchise's rich history. They were, after all, the first champion in league history, winning the 2005-06 title.
They captured the next two championships under former bench boss Kensaku Tennichi. Their three-peat is an impressive feat in any era.
Now working as college coaches, Lynn Washington (San Jose City College assistant) and Matt Lottich (Valparaiso University assistant) were superstars on those championship teams, and they fondly recall the Evessa's winning ways.