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Johnson rips Shiga management after release
After being shown the door following just 12 games with the Shiga Lakestars, 2014-15 regular-season MVP Kejuan Johnson reflected on the team's decision. Johnson insisted that he's been made "the scapegoat" for the Lakestars' inconsistent play. Coming off their first Final Four appearance since the team ...
Fukushima makes great progress in first season
The Fukushima Firebonds' season-ending loss on Sunday closed one chapter in the team's history. But of greater significance was the foundation the first-year franchise built over the past eight months. This is where you start: The Firebonds have a determined, capable young head coach in ...
Do-it-all forward Charlo having special season for title-chasing Phoenix
Mo Charlo's name isn't a long-winded, multisyllabic tongue-twister. It's easy to say — and easy to remember. And for those who follow the bj-league, it's been easy to remember what Charlo has done game after game this season. Simply put, he's dominated. The University of Nevada ...
Fukushima putting pieces together for playoff quest
Professional sports dynasties aren't build overnight. Every team must endure the ups and downs of an inaugural season. With 34 games completed, the expansion Fukushima Firebonds (12-22) have had some success to build on. In fact, they take their first three-game winning streak of the season ...
Grouses remain in transition as preseason looms
Less than two weeks before the league's preseason schedule tips off, the Toyama Grouses roster doesn't resemble the one that soared to great heights last season. What's more, league sources have told The Japan Times that star forward Ira Brown will not return to the ...
