B. League salvages canceled All-Star weekend with online contests
Players contributed dunk videos from their team's practice facilities while a small team broadcast from Adastria Mito Arena, where the festivities had been scheduled to take place.
Virus-shortened B. League season produced memorable performances
Despite last Friday's abrupt end to the B. League season, the campaign gave fans a number of memorable feats since its opening weekend last October. What’s more, there isn’t a 2019-20 B. League champion. Instead, there are three division champs based on their final win-loss ...
Ryan Rossiter, Kosuke Kanamaru provide big boost in Japan's rout of Taiwan
National team debutant Ryan Rossiter and sharpshooter Kosuke Kanamaru provided stellar performances in Monday’s 96-57 win over Taiwan, and perhaps showcased new dimensions for the Akatsuki Five during the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifier. Rossiter, who become a naturalized citizen in December, racked up 17 ...
SeaHorses smash Grouses to remain in playoff hunt
After two wildly successful regular seasons, the SeaHorses Mikawa have experienced the normal ups and downs that teams endure during a long pro basketball season. Coach Kimikazu Suzuki's club completed a series sweep of the host Toyama Grouses on Sunday, winning 97-83. Now the SeaHorses (27-25) ...
Rookie guard Yuta Okada is shining bright for SeaHorses
As the regular season winds down, SeaHorses Mikawa rookie guard Yuta Okada continues to demonstrate impressive skills and an exciting all-around game. In short, Okada has established himself as a future star for coach Kimikazu Suzuki's club. For teammates, fans and foes alike, the 20-year-old combo ...
SeaHorses star Kosuke Kanamaru delivers shooting clinic in victory over Evessa
There are times when the obvious top scoring option for the SeaHorses Mikawa is this: Give Kosuke Kanamaru the ball and get out of the way. Saturday was one of those days. Kanamaru, a splendid scorer when he's at the top of his game, made basket ...
SeaHorses outgun Brave Thunders in high-scoring duel
In 13 previous road games before Friday, the SeaHorses Mikawa had lost 10 times. The SeaHorses reversed that trend with an entertaining 106-98 triumph over the Kawasaki Brave Thunders at Todoroki Arena. James Southerland scored 15 of his game-high 30 points in the fourth quarter to ...
SeaHorses heat up in second quarter, pull away in win over Rizing Zephyr
After the first quarter ended, the SeaHorses Mikawa held the slimmest of margins on Friday night in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture. Then the SeaHorses heated up on offense and seized control of their game against the Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka. The hosts dominated the second and third quarters, ...
James Southerland's big fourth quarter seals Mikawa's victory over Nagoya
Syracuse University alum James Southerland scored 15 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter as the SeaHorses Mikawa topped the visiting Nagoya Diamond Dolphins 87-71 in Friday's B. League series opener. Mikawa (8-8) halted a three-game losing streak, getting a big boost from Kosuke ...
NeoPhoenix retool roster as former NBA forward Josh Childress rejoins team
Teams are reshaping their rosters and rotations as the season quickly marches closer to the midway point. Before the midweek slate of games on Wednesday, teams had already played in 20 percent of their 60 regular-season contests. In that dirty dozen of competition, observers saw ...
SeaHorses edge Lakestars, extend winning streak to five
The SeaHorses Mikawa are on a roll. After an 0-5 start this season, longtime coach Kimikazu Suzuki's club now has a .500 winning percentage. The SeaHorses built a large lead and withstood a late rally by the Shiga Lakestars on Tuesday, winning 78-75. Isaac Butts had 17 ...
Veteran star Kosuke Kanamaru adjusting to bigger role with SeaHorses
What a difference a year makes for the SeaHorses Mikawa. Actually, it kind of makes sense because of the departure of some of their core players from last season. Although it must be taken into consideration that the SeaHorses have already faced stronger teams like the ...
