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RYAN BLACKWELL

Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jul 25, 2019
Ryuji Aoki set to launch pro career with Shinshu Brave Warriors
Ryuji Aoki will begin his pro basketball career with the Shinshu Brave Warriors.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 22, 2018
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.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 23, 2017
Defense, determination fuel Shimane's success, second-flight title hopes
With an eye on promotion to the first division for the 2017-18 season, the Shimane Susanoo Magic have excelled with a unified focus throughout the current campaign.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Apr 16, 2016
Aoki, Maki cherished chance to play for Hill
Second in a three-part series
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Feb 25, 2016
Surging Iwate in thick of playoff race after slow start
Riding a six-game winning streak, the Iwate Big Bulls have climbed closer to the top in the jam-packed Eastern Conference playoff race.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 8, 2015
Kyoto's Palmer brings end to long career in Japan
Kyoto Hannaryz forward David Palmer on Monday revealed that he's decided to retire — effective immediately. He said he made up his mind in early November, citing injuries and various physical ailments as factors that led to this decision.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jul 17, 2015
Hamamatsu dumping star Murry
As the summer marches on and the start of training camp gets closer and closer, it appears that the defending champion Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix will not have a roster resembling the one that captured the title in May.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Feb 26, 2015
Late trainer Tanaka recalled fondly by coaches, players
The Gunma Crane Thunders have lost their beloved athletic trainer and translator Takashi "T" Tanaka.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Feb 5, 2015
Ishikawa comes up with interesting team name
When the bj-league's 11th season begins in the fall, the new Ishikawa Prefecture-based team will have one of the most unique names in all of pro sports — in Asia and beyond.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 29, 2015
Ryukyu's McHenry plays pivotal role for dominant defensive squad
Lockdown defense fuels championship teams.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Jan 15, 2014
Kusaka's All-Star selection a disservice to more deserving
Being picked as an All-Star starter should be reserved for players having All-Star-caliber seasons.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 15, 2013
Blackwell out at struggling Gunma
The Gunma Crane Thunders opened the season with three victories in their first 19 games. Saturday's 93-78 loss to the Shinshu Brave Warriors was the final straw for head coach Ryan Blackwell. It cost him his job, bj-league sources told The Japan Times.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Nov 28, 2013
Struggling Gunma signs two veterans to bolster lineup
Two additions, two subtractions.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Apr 12, 2013
Gunma making progress under Blackwell's leadership
The Gunma Crane Thunders' entire history consists of 46 regular-season games — 12 wins, 34 defeats. A standard of excellence and habits, good or bad, generally take longer to form.

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Later this month, author Shogo Imamura will open Honmaru, a bookstore that allows other businesses to rent its shelves. It's part of a wave of ideas Japanese booksellers are trying to compete with online spaces.
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