The Chiba Jets Funabashi rose to the occasion once again.
They set the prevailing pace in the second and third quarters and captured their second consecutive Emperor's Cup with a 89-75 victory over the SeaHorses Mikawa at the 93rd All-Japan Championship final on Sunday.
University of Connecticut alum Gavin Edwards guided the Jets with a 20-point, 10-rebound performance against his old club. Ryumo Ono sank four of his eight 3-point attempts and scored 18 points to follow Edwards. Forward Michael Parker had 15 points and eight rebounds, and Fumio Nishimura contributed with 10 points and nine assists for the Jets.