Basketball Jan 14, 2021
Brave Thunders step up late to beat Jets in quarterfinals
by Kaz Nagatsuka
Kawasaki booked a spot in the semifinals alongside the Alvark Tokyo, Utsunomiya Brex and SeaHorses Mikawa.
Basketball / B. League Jun 11, 2020
Shinji Shimada embraces challenge of leading B. League
by Kaz Nagatsuka
Shimada said that having run companies over the last quarter-century, including a travel agency and the Jets, he has been adept at turning them around.
Basketball / B. League Mar 14, 2020
Brex outplay Jets as B. League resumes season after long layoff; Kawasaki-Hokkaido game canceled
by Ed Odeven
In a clash of title-chasing rivals, the Utsunomiya Brex outplayed the Chiba Jets on Saturday afternoon as the B. League held its first games since Feb. 17 due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Brex's 88-80 triumph, which was played without spectators at Funabashi Arena, was ...
Basketball / B. League Jan 31, 2020
Jets forward Michael Parker ignites offense in victory over Susanoo Magic
by Ed Odeven
The Chiba Jets wrapped up a perfect January in league play by topping the Shimane Susanoo Magic on Friday night. The Jets' 90-79 victory, their ninth straight, included veteran forward Michael Parker's 27-point, 15-rebound, five-assist, two-steal, two-block performance in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture. Parker made 12 of ...
Basketball / B. League | B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK Jan 9, 2020
Jets rookie guard Koh Flippin, a player with interesting name, displaying a solid game
by Ed Odeven
Koh Flippin roams the court with quick steps, impressive overall court awareness and a sense of purpose. What's more, the 23-year-old Chiba Jets rookie maximizes his playing time. He's a force of energy whenever he enters a game. And with nearly half of the season completed, ...
Basketball / B. League Dec 14, 2019
Energized Evessa cruise past Jets
by Ed Odeven
Balanced scoring played a pivotal role in the Osaka Evessa's series-opening victory over the Chiba Jets on Saturday afternoon. What's more, center Josh Harrellson secured the 84-69 win with a 13-point, 20-rebound, eight-assist, three-steal, two-block performance. For the former University of Kentucky and NBA player, ...
Basketball / B. League | B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK Dec 12, 2019
Mathias Calfani helps Brave Thunders with solid play
by Ed Odeven
Mathias Calfani's passion for basketball is evident on every possession. He's an active presence on both ends of the floor. On defense, his arms constantly move with purpose to distract opposing players. His eyes never stop focusing on what's happening around him. He exudes confidence ...
Basketball / B. League Oct 15, 2019
Yuki Togashi regains shooting touch as Jets steamroll SeaHorses
by Ed Odeven
Chiba Jets point guard Yuki Togashi maintained his poise during his zero-point scoring performance (0-for-11 from the floor) in Sunday's series opener, a game in which he dished out 12 assists. A day later, Togashi bounced back and regained his shooting touch as the Jets ...
Basketball / B. League May 15, 2019
Jets star Yuki Togashi named B. League MVP
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The Chiba Jets Funabashi's diminutive star guard Yuki Togashi just won the biggest individual accolade of his basketball career. The 25-year-old Togashi was named the Most Valuable Player of the 2018-19 season at the B. League Award Show at the Roppongi Hills Arena on Wednesday ...
Basketball / B. League May 11, 2019
Alvark spark plug Yudai Baba rises to occasion in B. League final
by Kaz Nagatsuka
On the talented Alvark Tokyo team, youngster Yudai Baba has been more like a sidekick who comes off the bench to provide the team with the spark it needs. But in Saturday's B. League final, the 23-year-old rose to the occasion as one of the ...
Basketball / B. League Dec 30, 2018
Shigehiro Taguchi plays leading role in Jets comeback over Hannaryz
by Ed Odeven
On a star-studded roster, Chiba Jets Funabashi shooting guard Shigehiro Taguchi can be overlooked at times. That wasn't possible on Sunday, though. Taguchi captured the attention of fans and put his stamp on the final outcome with a game-changing performance. The veteran perimeter sniper delivered a ...
Basketball / B. League Sep 24, 2018
Alvark players consider themselves B. League contenders, not reigning champions
by Kaz Nagatsuka
Reigning B. League champion Alvark Tokyo will approach the new season not with the intent to defend their title but rather with the desire to win another, team captain and guard Takeki Shonaka said at the B. League's kickoff conference on Monday. "We expect a ...