Basketball / B. League Jul 2, 2020
J.R. Sakuragi reflects on long career in Japanese basketball
by Kaz Nagatsuka
Sakuragi would not have played as long as he did without a love for the game.
Basketball / B. League Feb 8, 2020
Levanga cruise past Mikawa in high-scoring contest
by Ed Odeven
The Levanga Hokkaido offensive clicked on Saturday afternoon against the visiting SeaHorses Mikawa. Kennedy Meeks and Markeith Cummings combined for 56 points and Hokkaido increased its scoring output in every quarter en route to a 97-84 triumph in Sapporo. The Levanga (13-23) trailed 18-16 after one ...
Basketball / B. League Dec 28, 2019
Davante Gardner leads SeaHorses past B-Corsairs; Brex, Brave Thunders extend winning streaks to 14
by Ed Odeven
Since the season began in October, the SeaHorses Mikawa have struggled to pile up victories. As the year comes to an end, the SeaHorses have started to turn things around. Mikawa coach Kimikazu Suzuki's club defeated the Yokohama B-Corsairs 83-78 on Saturday afternoon, earning its third ...
Basketball / B. League Nov 25, 2019
Japanese basketball generates record revenue as B. League's growth continues
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The growth of Japanese basketball does not appear to be in danger of slowing down any time soon, according to financial data released by the B. League on Monday. The league revealed that Japanese basketball generated ¥30.8 billion ($283 million) in revenue over the course ...
Basketball / B. League | B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK Nov 14, 2019
Hiroshima leads B2 with 15-2 mark
by Ed Odeven
Through last weekend, there are two B1 teams with double-digit win totals: the Kawasaki Brave Thunders (11-3) and Utsunomiya Brex (10-4). In the second flight, which is also an 18-team circuit, seven clubs have 10 or more wins, with the Hiroshima Dragonflies (15-2), Shinshu Brave ...
Basketball / B. League Oct 19, 2019
Brex overcome SeaHorses star Davante Gardner's 40-point effort to win series opener
by Ed Odeven
The Utsunomiya Brex overcame SeaHorses Mikawa newcomer Davante Gardner's game-high 40 points to earn a 92-86 series-opening home win on Saturday. Ryan Rossiter paced the Brex (4-2) with 20 points, 14 rebounds, seven assists and three steals. Five teammates also scored in double figures: Makoto Hiejima, ...
Basketball / B. League Oct 15, 2019
Yuki Togashi regains shooting touch as Jets steamroll SeaHorses
by Ed Odeven
Chiba Jets point guard Yuki Togashi maintained his poise during his zero-point scoring performance (0-for-11 from the floor) in Sunday's series opener, a game in which he dished out 12 assists. A day later, Togashi bounced back and regained his shooting touch as the Jets ...
Basketball / B. League | B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK Jun 13, 2019
Star center Davante Gardner joins SeaHorses
by Ed Odeven
In a major move that could shake up the balance of power in the B. League's Central Division, the SeaHorses Mikawa announced the acquisition of star center Davante Gardner on Thursday. Gardner spent the past three seasons with the Niigata Albirex BB, helping the club ...
Basketball / B. League Jun 7, 2019
Saga Ballooners coaching staff takes shape
by Ed Odeven
The Saga Ballooners, a new B. League third-division team, have hired Takayuki Yasuda as an assistant coach, it was announced on Wednesday. Yasuda spent the past three seasons as the head coach for the Kumamoto Volters, a B2 club. In his three seasons at the ...
Basketball / B. League May 31, 2019
J.R. Sakuragi returning to SeaHorses for 2019-20 season
by Ed Odeven
Veteran forward J.R. Sakuragi accepted a contract offer for the 2019-20 season from the SeaHorses Mikawa, continuing his long association with the basketball team. The SeaHorses announced the contractual agreement on Friday. Sakuragi, 42, first signed with the team in 2001, when the Aisin SeaHorses competed ...
Basketball / B. League Apr 19, 2019
Brave Thunders surge past SeaHorses with game-ending run
by Ed Odeven
Kawasaki Brave Thunders point guard Ryusei Shinoyama was at his best in the pivotal fourth quarter on Friday night. Shinoyama provided clutch scoring when his team needed a spark. He scored 10 of his 14 points in the final stanza as the Brave Thunders rallied ...