Heading into the next-to-last week of the B.League season, the Chiba Jets (34-22 record) have the most wins among the wild-card contenders.
During a 21-game win streak, which began on January 21, the Utsunomiya Brex solidified their team chemistry to make a run at the B.League title this...
After back-to-back wins over the Nagasaki Velca, the Utsunomiya Brex are tied with the Alvark Tokyo for the best record in the B.League's Eastern Conference.
With 11 wins in 14 games, the Utsunomiya Brex have received quality production from their veteran nucleus. Younger players have also provided a spark.
Five weekend rematches were decided by one or two points on October 15 in the B.League, and Gunma held off Yokohama despite Yuki Kawamura's 40 points.
The Dragons, guided by former Australia national team coach Brian Goorjian, keep alive their quest to earn a top-three finish in the EASL Champions Week.
Representatives of the B.League and pro teams from South Korea, Taiwan and the Philippines are making final preparations for the EASL Champions Week.
Twenty-four teams will compete in B1 in 2022-23, an increase of two from last season. It’s the most teams in the top flight in league history.
"I would like to take a leap forward with my experience of winning this time," Agu said after securing Japan’s first-ever stage victory on the tour.
Anzai spent 15 seasons with the club as a player, assistant coach and head coach. He said the B.League team needs new leadership.
The departing Tokyo and Chiba bench bosses guided the perennial title contenders with astute leadership and passion.
Makoto Hiejima earns playoff MVP honors after scoring a game-best 24 points in the Brex’s title-clinching win.