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Basketball / B. League | B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK Sep 1, 2016

Sharpshooter Roby expected to give NeoPhoenix boost

by Ed Odeven

Richard Roby, a driving force behind the Akita Northern Happinets' success over the past three seasons, brings his high-octane offensive output to the San-en NeoPhoenix for the launch of a new era. When the B. League tips off later this month, the team formerly called ...

Basketball | NBL NOTEBOOK May 3, 2016

Alvark coach Ito sticks with predecessor's focus on defense

by Kaz Nagatsuka

This season, the Toyota Alvark have played under a new head coach, Takuma Ito, and they've had remarkable success. The 33-year-old, who had been an assistant under sideline supervisor Donald Beck the last five seasons, has led the Alvark to an NBL-best 46-8 record through ...