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Pandemic throws wrench in Japan's plans on basketball court

Basketball Nov 28, 2020

Pandemic throws wrench in Japan's plans on basketball court

by Kaz Nagatsuka

After the one-year postponement of the Tokyo Olympics was announced in March, Japan’s men’s national basketball team had hoped to use the extra time to further its development.

Ryan Rossiter making case for spot on Japan squad

Basketball Feb 20, 2020

Ryan Rossiter making case for spot on Japan squad

by Kaz Nagatsuka

In preparation for its first game in 2020, the provisional Japan men's national team has been practicing in a series of training camps at Tokyo's National Training Center since the beginning of the month. Japan will face Taiwan in a qualifier for next year's Asia ...

Japan coach Julio Lamas outlines goals for team before upcoming Asia Cup qualifiers

Basketball Jan 28, 2020

Japan coach Julio Lamas outlines goals for team before upcoming Asia Cup qualifiers

by Kaz Nagatsuka

Japan men's national team head coach Julio Lamas said that it wasn't a surprise that his team didn't play as well as it had hoped to at last year's FIBA World Cup. Instead, he insisted that development takes place on a day-by-day pace. That said, the ...

Jets grab momentum in second quarter, hold on to beat Susanoo Magic

Basketball / B. League Oct 26, 2019

Jets grab momentum in second quarter, hold on to beat Susanoo Magic

by Ed Odeven

The Chiba Jets Funabashi trailed by nine points after the opening quarter of Saturday's game against the visiting Shimane Susanoo Magic. The Jets changed the narrative in the second quarter, outscoring the Susanoo Magic 25-9. They remained in control the rest of the way in ...

Yuki Togashi regains shooting touch as Jets steamroll SeaHorses

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 ...

Star center Davante Gardner joins SeaHorses

Basketball / B. League | B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK Jun 13, 2019

Star center Davante Gardner joins SeaHorses

by Ed Odeven

In a major move that could shake up the balance of power in the B. League's Central Division, the SeaHorses Mikawa announced the acquisition of star center Davante Gardner on Thursday. Gardner spent the past three seasons with the Niigata Albirex BB, helping the club ...

Jets flying high as second half of season gets started

Basketball / B. League | B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK Jan 3, 2019

Jets flying high as second half of season gets started

by Ed Odeven

Just over half of the season remains, but it appears to be a six-team title race. Those six all have at least five more wins than losses, while the other dozen first-division clubs don't. Atop the chart are the Tochigi Brex and Chiba Jets Funabashi (both ...

Shigehiro Taguchi plays leading role in Jets comeback over Hannaryz

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 ...

Gavin Edwards, Yuki Togashi spark Jets in triumph over Evessa

Basketball / B. League Oct 27, 2018

Gavin Edwards, Yuki Togashi spark Jets in triumph over Evessa

by Ed Odeven

Chiba Jets Funabashi power forward Gavin Edwards made a big impact at both ends of the floor in Saturday's series opener in Osaka. The former University of Connecticut player contributed 18 points, 12 rebounds and a season-high six blocks in the Jets' 80-69 victory over ...

Jets place premium on continuity

Basketball / B. League | B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK Jun 7, 2018

Jets place premium on continuity

by Ed Odeven

After a championship runner-up finish and the team's first East Division regular-season title, the Chiba Jets Funabashi aren't making wholesale changes as they prepare for the upcoming season. Head coach Atsushi Ono, who has guided the Jets to 44- and 46-win campaigns in 2016-17 and ...

League powers Jets, Alvark set for title tilt

Basketball / B. League | B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK May 24, 2018

League powers Jets, Alvark set for title tilt

by Ed Odeven

With the biggest of stakes on the line, the Chiba Jets Funabashi and Alvark Tokyo renew their rivalry on Saturday afternoon. The site: Yokohama Arena. The occasion: the B. League Championship final. Tipoff is set for 2:05 p.m. as Jets bench boss Atsushi Ono and ...

Chiba triumphs over Ryukyu, claims East Division crown

Basketball / B. League May 6, 2018

Chiba triumphs over Ryukyu, claims East Division crown

by Ed Odeven

It all started with a logical offensive strategy: get the ball to the big guys inside. And it worked in a big way. Which also created frequent scoring opportunities on the perimeter, too. Frontcourt mates Michael Parker and Gavin Edwards combined to make 16 of 19 ...

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