Henare's open-minded approach hitting target with B2's Five Arrows
After losing 41 of 60 games last season under former head coach Kohei Eto, the Kagawa Five Arrows have made positive strides this season under new leadership. While adjusting to the arrival of new coach Paul Henare in late November, two months after the season ...
Shimane coach Yukinori Suzuki gets two-month suspension for power harassment
Shimane Susanoo Magic head coach Yukinori Suzuki has received a two-month suspension by the league for power harassment, it was announced on Tuesday. Suzuki's punishment is for his treatment of an unnamed team staff member and a Shimane player, according to a league-issued statement and ...
Akita edges Hokkaido to earn series split; Sendai tops Kagawa in 2OT
In a game featuring 60 foul shots, 42 turnovers and 24 steals, the visiting Akita Northern Happinets made four more 2-point shots and earned an 80-76 victory over the Levanga Hokkaido. The showdown between East Division rivals saw the Northern Happinets (6-5) take a 25-13 ...
Sunrockers cruise past Albirex
Frontcourt mates Robert Sacre and Ryan Kelly combined for 52 points as the Sunrockers Shibuya outplayed the visiting Niigata Albirex BB in Friday's B. League series opener. In the Sunrockers' 92-77 victory, Sacre put 27 points on the board, making 10 of 17 shots from ...
Struggling Evessa risk missing postseason
Coping with a slew of injuries and inconsistent play, the Osaka Evessa face an uphill battle to make the playoffs. It won't be easy. The Evessa (14-22) have lost five straight. The have five fewer victories than the Kyoto Hannaryz and SeaHorses Mikawa (both teams are ...
Five Arrows star Reggie Warren reflects on latest career milestone, basketball heroes
Consistency is a hallmark of Reggie Warren's successful basketball career. Throughout his career, including a large chunk of it spent in Japan, Warren has consistently produced double-doubles. Getting 10 or more points and double figures in rebounds is what he's done game after game, season ...
Five Arrows add Warren, Kuso to roster
Dependable frontcourt leaders Reggie Warren and Abdullahi Kuso are looking to help transform the Kagawa Five Arrows into a potent force in the second division this season. The Five Arrows went 19-41 last season, finishing fifth in the B2's West Division. The franchise, formerly known as ...
Defense, determination fuel Shimane's success, second-flight title hopes
With an eye on promotion to the first division for the 2017-18 season, the Shimane Susanoo Magic have excelled with a unified focus throughout the current campaign. Second-year bench boss Michael Katsuhisa has guided Shimane to 39 wins in the club's first 46 games, the ...
