Basketball / B. League Jun 25, 2021
Brave Thunders use social media to raise profile
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The team’s use of social media and other digital platforms has helped the Brave Thunders stand out among the B. League’s other teams.
Basketball / B. League Jun 5, 2021
Ryusei Shinoyama not sure if constant roster shuffling is good for B. League
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The B. League, which began play in 2016, has seen a multitude of moves across the league each offseason since its inaugural season.
B. League May 25, 2021
Jets down Golden Kings to set up finals showdown with Brex
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The Chiba Jets Funabashi will play at Yokohama Arena with the B. League title on the line for a third time after they defeated the Ryukyu Golden Kings in the playoff semifinals. The Jets cruised past the Golden Kings 89-71 in the decisive third game ...
Basketball / B. League May 24, 2021
Brex make title statement with sweep of rival Brave Thunders
by Kaz Nagatsuka
Among the B. League’s elite teams, Utsunomiya is probably the most cohesive unit, with playing time spread out and little reliance on particular star players.
Basketball / B. League May 24, 2021
Brex punch ticket to B. League finals
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The Utsunomiya Brex punched their ticket to the B. League Finals with a 96-78 win over the Kawasaki Brave Thunders in Game 2 at Brex Arena on Saturday that earned the club a sweep of their semifinal series. Utsunomiya will be making its first appearance ...
B. League May 18, 2021
Golden Kings left to carry Western Conference in B. League playoffs
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The Ryukyu Golden Kings defeated the Toyama Grouses 86-77 in the decisive third game of their B. League playoff quarterfinal series at Okinawa Arena on Monday night. The Kings, who are the lone Western Conference team still alive in the postseason, will host the Chiba ...
B. League May 12, 2021
Nick Fazekas says Brave Thunders are the 'team to beat' in playoffs
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The naturalized power forward believes that the team's "Big Lineup" has what it takes to capture their first-ever B. League championship.
B. League May 2, 2021
Brave Thunders' 'Big Lineup' driving push for first league title
by Kaz Nagatsuka
Head coach Kenji Sato has built a dominating on-court presence centered around naturalized center Nick Fazekas and the team's three import players.
Basketball Mar 14, 2021
Brave Thunders hope team effort will pay off in B. League title chase
by Kaz Nagatsuka
After winning their first Emperor's Cup in seven years on Saturday, Kawasaki is out to prove that the team doesn't have to lean on high-profile stars such as naturalized center Nick Fazekas.
Basketball Mar 13, 2021
Brave Thunders end drought with victory in Emperor’s Cup final
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The Kawasaki Brave Thunders captured their first Emperor’s Cup title in seven years on Saturday.
Basketball / B. League Mar 3, 2021
B. League may need to review early entry system after injuries to young players
by Kaz Nagatsuka
B. League officials may be forced to re-evaluate the process in the wake of significant injuries suffered by some players this year.
Basketball / B. League Feb 4, 2021
Brave Thunders need to sustain sense of urgency to rescue season
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The loss left the Brave Thunders with a 20-13 record and stuck in sixth place in the conference standings.