Japan’s first men’s pro basketball circuit tips off its 10th season with 10 games on Saturday.
Now with a new title sponsor on board, the Turkish Airlines bj-league will have one franchise making its regular-season debut on the same day. The Fukushima Firebonds play host to the Aomori Wat’s at Koriyama Gymnasium. Tipoff is 6 p.m.
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