Nagoya's Takaya Sasayama makes huge difference on defense in triumph over Osaka
Takaya Sasayama's fast hands and quick feet produced big results on Saturday afternoon. The Nagoya Diamond Dolphins star led all players with six steals — no one else had more than two — and made an impact in other facets of the game, too. Nagoya cruised ...
NeoPhoenix star Robert Dozier provides leadership, confidence for club
With power forward Robert Dozier in the lineup, the San-en NeoPhoenix are a more complete team. A more balanced team. A more dangerous team. Dozier improves San-en's offense and defense and rhythm at both ends of the floor. A natural leader, the veteran is a tone-setter ...
Second-division powerhouse Northern Happinets overpower Orange Vikings for 15th straight victory
The B2 title-chasing Akita Northern Happinets collected their 15th consecutive victory on Friday night. Captain Shigehiro Taguchi and Wichita State alum Kadeem Coleby scored 21 points apiece to lead the second division-leading Northern Happinets to a 102-91 triumph over the Ehime Orange Vikings. Akita (37-4) improved ...
Hassan Martin ignites Golden Kings in fourth-quarter surge against Evessa
The Ryukyu Golden Kings relied on steady forward Hassan Martin in a big way down the stretch on Friday night. The impressive rookie scored all 12 of his points in the fourth quarter and the title-chasing Golden Kings raced past the visiting Osaka Evessa, winning ...
Hiroyuki Kinoshita sparks Evessa in comeback victory over Susanoo Magic
Osaka's Hiroyuki Kinoshita had the hot hand in the decisive third quarter. Kinoshita had a team-best nine points in the third, including two big 3-pointers, to spark the Evessa to a 70-58 road win over the Shimane Susanoo Magic. He finished with 13 points on ...
Victorious Brave Thunders see large lead evaporate down the stretch against rival Jets
The Kawasaki Brave Thunders jumped out to a big lead in the second and third quarters, then held off the pesky Chiba Jets Funabashi down the stretch on Friday. The Brave Thunders recorded an 87-80 victory over their East Division rival at Todoroki Arena. Chiba, which ...
The Ryukyu Golden Kings' potent inside-outside scoring attack worked effectively in a runaway victory over the host Osaka Evessa on Friday night. The Golden Kings knocked down 10 3-pointers, including Ryuichi Kishimoto's 5-for-5 output, in a 72-51 decision. Ryukyu All-Star forward Ira Brown sank three 3s ...
Joshua Smith, balanced offensive attack lead Hannaryz past Evessa
Kyoto Hannaryz big man Joshua Smith notched his 10th double-double of the season on Saturday afternoon against the Osaka Evessa. Smith's banner performance — 22 points on 8-for-10 shooting, 11 rebounds, two assists, one steal and block in 31 productive minutes — played a pivotal ...
Narito Namizato plays instrumental role in Lakestars' victory over Susanoo Magic
The Shiga Lakestars pulled away in the third quarter of Friday night's game against the Shimane Susanoo Magic. They transformed a three-point advantage entering the half into double digits en route to a 90-78 series-opening victory in Matsue, Shimane Prefecture. Shimane trailed 63-48 entering the fourth ...
Evessa coach Dai Oketani brings passion to the game
While Japan pro basketball dealt with massive changes over the past dozen years, Dai Oketani built his credentials as one of the most respected, accomplished head coaches here. Oketani has been one constant in a sea of swirling changes, what with the arrival and end ...
Osaka Evessa top B. League earnings chart after inaugural season
The Osaka Evessa topped all 36 clubs in revenue in the inaugural B. League season last year with about ¥1.17 billion, followed by the Tochigi Brex, Kawasaki Brave Thunders and Chiba Jets, the league revealed earlier this week. Osaka, a West Division club, earned over ...
Sunrockers top Brave Thunders, extend winning streak to eight
The Sunrockers Shibuya collected their eighth straight victory on Friday night, recording a 79-70 road win over the Kawasaki Brave Thunders. The Sunrockers jumped out to a 23-6 lead at the end of one quarter. Coach Geoffrey Katsuhisa's club then led 61-48 entering the final ...
