Alvark outplay Golden Kings in semifinal series finale, advance to title game against Jets
Strength in numbers defined the Alvark Tokyo's performance on Tuesday night. Seven of nine Alvark players who stepped onto the court scored eight or more points against the Ryukyu Golden Kings in Game 3 of their B. League Championship semifinal series. In addition, the defending champions ...
Alvark stick to game plan to beat Brave Thunders
Successful coaches aren't always obsessed with changing their game plan. After preparations were made for a weekend series against the Kawasaki Brave Thunders, Alvark Tokyo bench boss Luka Pavicevic didn't feel a need to flip the script for Sunday's series finale. Even after a 79-66 ...
Alvark guard Seiya Ando developing into a star
When Seiya Ando left the Akita Northern Happinets last summer to join the Alvark Tokyo for the 2017-18 campaign, it was an intriguing move to follow. Nothing has changed. Ando's development as a young, on-the-rise star has been a key aspect of the Alvark's successful season. An ...
Alvark end SeaHorses' 16-game winning streak
The SeaHorses Mikawa's epic winning streak is over. In a battle of title contenders, the Alvark Tokyo came through with key plays in the closing seconds to pull off a 77-74 win over the SeaHorses on Saturday afternoon in Kariya, Aichi Prefecture. The SeaHorses (16-2) lost ...
Move from Akita to Tokyo a boost for Ando
Capable playmaker Seiya Ando leaves the rebuilding Akita Northern Happinets to play for the new-look Alvark Tokyo. And with the move, he may experience a lot more winning in the upcoming campaign, too. The Alvark went 44-16 this past season; the Happinets had an 18-42 regular-season ...
Akita's Ando called up to national team
The Akita Northern Happinets have endured an up-and-down season, but point guard Seiya Ando has emerged as a key contributor with a bright future in the league. With 34 Happinets games in the books, Ando, a starter, has provided a glimpse of his potential and ...
