Josep Pep Claros

Basketball / B. League Apr 27, 2019

Sensational start propels Nagoya past Ryukyu in series opener

by Ed Odeven

The Nagoya Diamond Dolphins overwhelmed the Ryukyu Golden Kings in the first quarter of Saturday's B. League Championship quarterfinal series opener. The Diamond Dolphins' 21-4 scoring spurt over the first 10 minutes paved the way for a 69-53 victory in Okinawa City. And now the pressure's ...

Basketball / B. League Jun 22, 2018

Northern Happinets coach Josep 'Pep' Claros returning for second season in charge

by Ed Odeven

Continuity is the plan. The Akita Northern Happinets aim to build off their remarkable success this past season with a winning formula — by having Joseph "Pep" Claros continue to call the shots. The well-traveled Spaniard guided Akita to a league-record 54 victories in 60 regular-season ...