Strong defense, rebounding help Evessa build solid foundation in pursuit of playoff appearance
After splitting a pair of away games last weekend with the Utsunomiya Brex, the Osaka Evessa passed the midway point of the season with a realistic shot at capturing the West Division title. It all starts with defense, solid rebounding and an effective run-and-gun offense ...
Toyama's Satoru Maeta making most of playing time in second season
A few up-and-coming players' names appear on the list of top Japanese scorers this season. They join many established players in providing an offensive spark for their respective teams. Chiba Jets guard Yuki Togashi is setting the pace with 14.8 points per game, first among ...
Shibuya's Robert Sacre announces retirement
Robert Sacre, one of the top all-around centers in B. League history, has retired. The Sunrockers Shibuya made the announcement on Wednesday, which sparked a shock wave of surprise around the league. Sacre, who turned 30 on June 6, joined Shibuya in 2016 after four seasons ...
Veteran coach Bob Nash confident in Jun Nakanishi as Fukuoka's new GM
Jun Nakanishi launched his pro basketball career during a period of major changes — nonstop expansion for a decade — here. And so he has witnessed the ups and downs of Japan pro basketball since the inception of the now-disbanded bj-league in 2005. As a ...
Former Gonzaga center Robert Sacre replicates Bulldogs' success for Sunrockers
The Gonzaga University men’s basketball team is generating plenty of headlines during the ongoing NCAA Tournament on both sides of the Pacific Ocean. And rightfully so. Coach Mark Few's team, a top seed, has reached the Sweet 16 for the fifth consecutive season, and junior ...
Sunrockers center Robert Sacre drops 44 on Hannaryz in series-opening triumph
Robert Sacre made the Kyoto Hannaryz pay for fouling him repeatedly in the fourth quarter on Saturday night. Sacre went 10-for-10 at the free-throw line in the decisive fourth quarter. The Gonzaga University alum also scored 14 of his season-high 44 points in the final ...
Sunrockers cruise past Albirex
Frontcourt mates Robert Sacre and Ryan Kelly combined for 52 points as the Sunrockers Shibuya outplayed the visiting Niigata Albirex BB in Friday's B. League series opener. In the Sunrockers' 92-77 victory, Sacre put 27 points on the board, making 10 of 17 shots from ...
Sunrockers orchestrate impressive turnaround under new bench boss Tsutomu Isa
Sometimes teams need to shake things up to produce the desired results. That certainly appears to be the case for the Sunrockers Shibuya, who were nearly a .500 team last season (28-32) but stumbled out of the gates to open the ongoing B. League campaign. Assistant ...
Sunrockers improve to .500 with win over NeoPhoenix
Fueled by a potent inside attack and a well-orchestrated passing performance, the Sunrockers Shibuya etched an 80-57 victory over the San-en NeoPhoenix on Sunday afternoon. What's more, after a woeful October, when they won just two of 10 games, the resurgent Sunrockers improved to 12-12. Center ...
High-powered offense propels Jets past Sunrockers
Points came in a hurry for the home team at Funabashi Arena on Saturday, especially in the first and third quarters. The Chiba Jets Funabashi led 25-11 after one quarter. It was a sign of things to come in a 89-48 demolition of the Sunrockers Shibuya ...
B. League boosts Kumamoto recovery
Sometimes, the combined efforts of government officials, volunteers, local residents and sports leagues team up to produce a certifiable winner. Such was the case with the second annual B. League All-Star Game on Jan. 15 at Kumamoto Prefectural Gymnasium. All in all, the weekend was ...
Sunrockers exhibit effective defense in comeback triumph over Levanga
The Sunrockers Shibuya played determined defense in the second half, holding the Levanga Hokkaido to 20 points over the final 20 minutes. And that was enough for the Sunrockers to secure a 66-60 victory over the hosts and extended their winning streak to five games. Shibuya ...
