Evessa bring back former coach Kensaku Tennichi
In an attempt to resurrect the franchise and usher in a new glory era, the Osaka Evessa have hired former bench boss Kensaku Tennichi. The Evessa confirmed what's been expected for weeks on Thursday, announcing the move on their website. Tennichi guided the Evessa to a ...
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 ...
Point guard Narito Namizato rejoins Golden Kings
Veteran playmaker Narito Namizato is returning to the Ryukyu Golden Kings after plying his craft the past three seasons in Kansai. On Monday, the Golden Kings announced that the Okinawa native will play for them in the upcoming season. Namizato, still in his prime at age ...
Questions abound as teams prep for new league
What kind of rivalries will develop in the early days of the B. League? Will former foes from the now-dissolved bj-league have the same spirited competition they did in the upcoming inaugural season of the new league? Will a former NBL team or two quickly emerge ...
