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SHINSHU BRAVE WARRIORS

BASKETBALL
Jan 2, 2016
Soma sparks Osaka in rout of Niigata
The Osaka Evessa didn't shy away from feeding the ball to Takuya Soma on the perimeter on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Dec 17, 2015
HeatDevils still lacking fan support
The Oita Ehime HeatDevils have a new name this season — well, sort of.
BASKETBALL
Dec 11, 2015
Shinshu parts ways with Cousin
The Shinshu Brave Warriors have released injured center Marcus Cousin, the team announced earlier this week.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Sep 17, 2015
Well-traveled Cousin joins Brave Warriors
Well-traveled big man Marcus Cousin, who patrolled the middle for the Kyoto Hannaryz during the 2012-13 campaign, has finalized a deal to play for the Shinshu Brave Warriors this season, according to published reports on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Aug 6, 2015
Bell, Randall, Ashby on move to new teams
Three veteran players with strong overall performances in Japan in past seasons and a proven ability to lead teams to success have been recently acquired by bj-league teams.
BASKETBALL
Jun 9, 2015
Munakata replaces Kawai on Shinshu bench
Six days after his tenure with the Amori Wat's ended, Koju Munakata became the Shinshu Brave Warriors' new head coach.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 25, 2015
Fukushima earns playoff berth as first-year franchise
In the penultimate game of their inaugural season, the Fukushima Firebonds clinched a playoff spot on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Apr 23, 2015
Race for playoffs going down to wire
If the past 10 games are a key measuring stick for playoff-bound teams' chances in the postseason — and those still in the hunt to secure the East's seventh and eighth spots (Shinshu and Fukushima are both 19-31 and Gunma is 18-32 entering the final weekend) — keep an eye on these five teams: Niigata, Sendai, Kyoto, Ryukyu and Shiga.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 9, 2015
Rosters finalized for bj-league All-Star Game
Team rosters for the 2014-15 bj-league All-Star Game were announced on Friday, and veteran guard Kenya Tomori is the lone representative of the Gunma Crane Thunders, the host squad, who's been selected to play.
BASKETBALL
Jan 2, 2015
Ryukyu ushers in 2015 with victory over Shinshu
The Ryukyu Golden Kings opened the 2015 portion of their season schedule the way they ended 2014: with a victory.
BASKETBALL
Dec 7, 2014
Shinshu's Sanders provides big spark in triumph over Toyama
Shinshu Brave Warriors forward Patrick Sanders was an offensive force in Sunday's series finale against the Toyama Grouses.
BASKETBALL
Nov 21, 2014
Shinshu signs post player Washington
The Shinshu Brave Warriors on Friday filled a roster vacancy, signing forward/center DeVaughn Washington.
BASKETBALL
Nov 7, 2014
Hot-shooting Akita pounds struggling Fukuoka
Deshawn Stephens scored a team-high 24 points on 9-for-11 shooting and five teammates reached double figures as the Akita Northern Happinets rolled to a 116-86 road victory over the Rizing Fukuoka on Friday night.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Nov 6, 2014
Takeno making big impact in first season with Akita
What fuels point guard Akitomo Takeno's competitive fire?
BASKETBALL
Oct 25, 2014
High-powered offense guides Toyama to victory over Shinshu
Balanced scoring is a key ingredient for success during a 52-game season.
BASKETBALL
May 30, 2014
Kawai to remain Shinshu coach for 2014-15 season
After leading the Shinshu Brave Warriors to the playoffs for the first time in franchise history, head coach Ryuji Kawai will return to the sideline for the bj-league's 2014-15 season, the Eastern Conference club announced on Thursday.
BASKETBALL
May 4, 2014
Kennedy gives Niigata edge over Shinshu
Thomas Kennedy thrived in pressure-packed games for the Yokohama B-Corsairs last season en route to the franchise's bj-league championship.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 30, 2014
Akita-Aomori, Shinshu-Niigata playoff matchups should produce lively drama
The defending champion Yokohama B-Corsairs failed to qualify for the bj-league playoffs, ensuring that a new finalist from the Eastern Conference will step onto the court on May 25 at Ariake Colosseum with a shot at winning the league’s ninth title.
BASKETBALL / ONE-ON-ONE WITH ...
Mar 19, 2014
Shinshu's Gibson brings valuable March Madness experience to playoff contender
The Japan Times features periodic interviews with players in the bj-league. Xavier Gibson of the Shinshu Brave Warriors is the subject of this week's profile.
BASKETBALL
Feb 9, 2014
Shinshu outlasts Akita in overtime
Every winning streak must come to an end.

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