Alvark edge Brave Thunders, earn series split
The visiting Alvark Tokyo avenged their Friday defeat by outplaying the Kawasaki Brave Thunders in Saturday's marquee rematch. In the two-time reigning champions' 72-68 victory, they were held to seven third-quarter points, but they got back on track in the final quarter to secure the ...
B-Corsairs rediscover energy to defeat Lakestars
The Yokohama B-Corsairs were outplayed in all facets of Saturday's game except rebounding — they held a 38-36 edge in that category. It all added up to a convincing victory for the Shiga Lakestars. Then on Sunday, the tables were turned. Yokohama recorded a 79-58 victory, ...
B-Corsairs shake off attacking doldrums in win over Susanoo Magic
Throughout the B. League's 60-game season, all teams will have cold spells on offense. The Yokohama B-Corsairs, for example, had five straight quarters with fewer than 20 points on Saturday and Sunday. Yokohama coach Tom Wisman addressed the team's lack of scoring punch at halftime ...
Sunrockers center Robert Sacre drops 44 on Hannaryz in series-opening triumph
Robert Sacre made the Kyoto Hannaryz pay for fouling him repeatedly in the fourth quarter on Saturday night. Sacre went 10-for-10 at the free-throw line in the decisive fourth quarter. The Gonzaga University alum also scored 14 of his season-high 44 points in the final ...
Akita struggling in step up to first division
The Akita Northern Happinets know their limitations. But that hasn't stopped second-year head coach Josep "Pep" Claros from pushing his charges to play an up-tempo game and exert energy from start to finish every time. The Northern Happinets, last season's second-division regular-season champions (54-6), have faced ...
Masashi Hosoya heating up on offense for Yokohama
Masashi Hosoya doesn't pour in 25-30 points every game. He is, however, a solid scoring option for the Yokohama B-Corsairs. Exhibit A: Sunday's game against the Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka, when Hosoya maximized his time on the court. He played with purpose from start to finish, ...
B-Corsairs' 3-point shooting good enough to hold off Rizing Zephyr
The Yokohama B-Corsairs built a large lead early in Sunday's game and remained in the driver's seat from start to finish. Meanwhile, a much-improved performance by the Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka in the fourth quarter was not enough to overcome a slow start in an 85-73 ...
B-Corsairs run out of steam in loss to Sunrockers
The Yokohama B-Corsairs played a stellar first half on Sunday afternoon, building a sizable lead against the Sunrockers Shibuya. Facing a 15-point deficit, the hosts then regrouped at halftime and responded to the challenge of replicating the B-Corsairs' first-half intensity. Yokohama, on the other hand, ...
Patrick Baumann's profound impact on basketball will live on
Global basketball is a far-flung enterprise with 213 national federations and complexities that don't easily mesh into a single entity. Successful leaders, especially at the top, are vital to create meaningful bonds, improve governance and deal with problems. And some leaders are irreplaceable. That much ...
B-Corsairs rookie forward Amanze Egekeze showing potential early in pro career
After the Yokohama B-Corsairs' fifth consecutive loss to open the season on Wednesday, first-year coach Tom Wisman analyzed the revamped team's defensive struggles and overall shortcomings so far. For instance, he said that he wasn't pleased that the B-Corsairs gave up 48 points in the ...
Yokohama looks to Tom Wisman for renewal
Tom Wisman, who guided the Tochigi Brex to the inaugural B. League title in May 2017, is returning to the sideline to lead the Yokohama B-Corsairs. As expected, the team made a formal announcement earlier this week, setting the stage for Wisman's latest reclamation project. ...
Evessa coach Dai Oketani brings passion to the game
While Japan pro basketball dealt with massive changes over the past dozen years, Dai Oketani built his credentials as one of the most respected, accomplished head coaches here. Oketani has been one constant in a sea of swirling changes, what with the arrival and end ...
