In an attempt to resurrect the franchise and usher in a new glory era, the Osaka Evessa have hired former bench boss Kensaku Tennichi.
The Evessa confirmed what's been expected for weeks on Thursday, announcing the move on their website.
Tennichi guided the Evessa to a championship three-peat during the first three seasons of the now-defunct bj-league (2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08). He coached the Kansai club for five seasons, taking the Evessa to five Final Fours and four championship game appearances (they lost the 2010 final).