Niigata Albirex BB confirmed on Thursday that Suzuki Yuichi, a long-time interpreter and athletic trainer, has left the club following a three-decade tenure. The announcement came via a brief statement from the J.League team, which did not specify the reason for his departure. Suzuki, who joined the organization in 1996, played a pivotal role in … Read more
Yuta Watanabe, the veteran forward for the Japan men’s national basketball team, has expressed confidence in the squad’s potential ahead of the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian qualifiers, stating, “If we play our game, we can definitely win.” As the team prepares for a demanding two-game road stretch, the Japan Basketball Association (JBA) … Read more
Tokai University Basketball Alumni Reunite: Bendrame, Uchida, Tsuyama Lead OB War 2026 By Daniel Richardson | June 17, 2024 | Tokyo, Japan Tokai University’s men’s basketball alumni team has announced its first group of participants for the OB War 2026, including three former captains: Tokai University Seagulls legends Bendrame Reo, Uchida Takuya, and Tsuyama Kazuma. … Read more
Yamanashi Queen Bees Announce Staff Departures Ahead of 2026-27 Season The Yamanashi Queen Bees basketball club confirmed the departure of multiple staff members on June 16, 2026, according to an official statement published on their website. The announcement, addressed to fans and supporters, did not specify individual roles or reasons for the exits but emphasized … Read more
Fukushima Firebonds and Showa Kenchiku Donate 15 Basketballs to Koriyama Elementary School to Boost Youth Sports By Daniel Richardson | ArchySport | Updated June 12, 2024 The Fukushima Firebonds professional basketball team has donated 15 basketballs to Koriyama Elementary School in partnership with construction firm Showa Kenchiku, marking a new initiative to promote youth sports … Read more
Fukushima Firebonds Donate 15 Basketballs to Nihon University Tohoku High School to Boost Local Youth Sports By Daniel Richardson June 10, 2024 8 min read The Fukushima Firebonds, Japan’s professional basketball team in the B.League, have donated 15 basketballs to Nihon University Tohoku High School in Fukushima Prefecture as part of a joint initiative with … Read more
Interhigh 2026 Men’s Basketball: Full Qualifier Results & Advancing Teams By Daniel Richardson | Updated June 12, 2024 Japan’s Interhigh 2026 men’s basketball qualifiers have concluded, with 48 teams securing spots in the national championship tournament set for August 2026. The selection process, overseen by the Japan High School Basketball Federation, featured regional playoffs across … Read more
The Japan Basketball Association (JBA) has finalized the 12-man roster for the U17 Men’s National Team, set to compete in the upcoming FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup. The tournament, which gathers the top youth talent from across the globe, will take place in Istanbul, Turkey, from June 29 to July 7, 2024. The Roster Heading … Read more
Utsunomiya Brex lock in Edwards and Fotu as NBA-bound stars depart, preserving core for B.League title push June 10, 2024 Daniel Richardson Utsunomiya Brex have extended contracts with New Zealand national team stars Herbie Edwards and Nick Fotu through the 2024-25 season, while NBA-bound players Cameron Tringale and Jordan Hunter have officially departed the Japanese … Read more
Quentin Milora Brown’s Contract with Chiba Jets Expires at End of 2025-26 Season, Team Announces Chiba Jets, a professional basketball team in Japan’s B.League, confirmed on Monday that forward Quentin Milora Brown’s contract will not be renewed following the 2025-26 season, according to a team statement. The announcement comes as the 29-year-old American player prepares … Read more