Levanga cruise past Mikawa in high-scoring contest
The Levanga Hokkaido offensive clicked on Saturday afternoon against the visiting SeaHorses Mikawa. Kennedy Meeks and Markeith Cummings combined for 56 points and Hokkaido increased its scoring output in every quarter en route to a 97-84 triumph in Sapporo. The Levanga (13-23) trailed 18-16 after one ...
Hokkaido hammers struggling Nishinomiya
The Nishinomiya Storks were reminded on Tuesday night that it's nearly impossible to win when an opponent routinely makes more than seven out of every 10 shots from inside the arc. The Levanga Hokkaido completed a two-game sweep of the struggling Storks, winning 89-60 in ...
Hokkaido secures narrow victory over Yokohama at free-throw line
In a physical game on Saturday night, the Levanga Hokkaido were rewarded for their composure and consistency at the free-throw line. Hokkaido attempted 43 foul shots and made 39 of them. That proved to be the difference in the visitors' 83-78 win over the Yokohama B-Corsairs. Asahi ...
Focused Brex move closer to locking up East title
The chase is ongoing for the East Division regular-season title. With a 78-68 victory over the visiting Levanga Hokkaido on Saturday, the East-leading Tochigi Brex moved a step closer to winning the division. All-Star forward Ryan Rossiter scored 26 points and pulled down 24 rebounds and ...
Levanga earn narrow win over Akita
Potent 3-point shooting carried the Levanga Hokkaido past the Akita Northern Happinets on Tuesday night in Sapporo. The hosts sank 10 of 20 3s in a 66-65 victory, completing a two-game series sweep. The hosts needed the long-range scoring — every 3-point basket in fact — ...
Room for improvement among free-throw shooters
Success at the free-throw line doesn't necessarily guarantee overall success — or more wins than defeats. But, of course, knocking down free throws at a high percentage is one of many important skills that coaches of all levels emphasize to their players. In the NBA, 23 ...
Energizer Garrett guides Alvark Tokyo to victory over Levanga Hokkaido
In a showdown of East Division squads on Friday, the Alvark Tokyo's deep bench and overall talent played key roles as they prevailed over the Levanga Hokkaido in the B. League series opener. Shooting guard Diante Garrett led Tokyo with a dynamic, high-energy, all-around performance, ...
Hatakeyama's hustle helps Niigata
It's early and the order will be shuffled and some players near the top will drop down, while others will rise. But already, a solid mix of defenders have staked their claim as the league's elite takeaway specialists, aka theft artists. Through Monday, here are the ...
