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Basketball / B. League | B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK Oct 11, 2018

Revamped Levanga Hokkaido foundation includes key personnel from far-flung locales

by Ed Odeven

As the B. League gains recognition on the global scale, the infusion of international players and coaches will continue to be vital. For instance, take a glance at the Levanga Hokkaido roster. Like their 17 top-division foes, the Levanga are looking to put a competitive team ...

Basketball / B. League | B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK Sep 13, 2018

Sendai gets boost from victory in Early Cup

by Ed Odeven

Last weekend ushered in the first real phase of preseason action as B. League teams prepare for the circuit's third campaign. The B. League Early Cup was staged as six regional tournaments (Kanto, Kansai, Tohoku, Tokai, Hokushinetsu and Nishinihon, with 36 teams in total registered ...