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Empowering Local Communities: How LevanGa Action & Okagawa Electric Co. Ltd. Are Growing Youth Basketball in Hokkaido

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レバンガ北海道’s “Shimaya Rei Seat” Initiative: How a Player’s Childhood Dream Became a Community Game-Changer Daniel Richardson • June 8, 2026 • 12 min read SAPPORO, Japan — レバンガ北海道 has launched the “島谷怜シート” (Shimaya Rei Seat) initiative, a groundbreaking community program that invites young basketball players from across Hokkaido to attend the team’s home games as … Read more

Japan Basketball Association (JBA) Announces Upcoming Event at Ajinomoto National Training Center on June 8th

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Japan Men’s Basketball Team Begins First 2026 Intensive Camp at Tokyo’s Ajinomoto National Training Center By Daniel Richardson | June 7, 2026 | Tokyo, Japan The Japan men’s national basketball team has begun its first major training camp of 2026 at the Ajinomoto National Training Center in Tokyo’s Kita Ward, where athletes will focus on … Read more

Osaka Evessa’s Head Coach Hiroki Fujita Reveals 2026 Basketball Vision – Exclusive Insights & Future Plans

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Hiroki Fujita Named Head Coach for 2026 Japanese Men’s Basketball Team’s Second Training Camp Hiroki Fujita Named Head Coach for 2026 Japanese Men’s Basketball Team’s Second Training Camp The Japan Basketball Association (JBA) has officially announced the appointment of Hiroki Fujita as the head coach for the second training camp of the 2026 Japanese men’s … Read more

Next Season: Chiba Jets’ Coach to Leverage Basketball IQ for Continued Growth and Victory

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Fumio Nishimura Announces Retirement: Chiba Jets Retire No. 11 Jersey In a move that marks the end of an era for the B.League, Chiba Jets veteran Fumio Nishimura has officially announced his retirement from professional basketball. The announcement, confirmed by the organization, closes the chapter on a storied career that saw Nishimura become the heartbeat … Read more

JBA Announces FIBA & FIBA Asia-Approved Overseas Referee Dispatch Program – Official Notice

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Global Standards: Understanding the International Assignment of FIBA Referees In the high-stakes world of international basketball, the focus often remains squarely on the players and coaches. Yet, behind every whistle blown in a FIBA-sanctioned tournament lies a rigorous, global infrastructure dedicated to officiating excellence. For the Japan Basketball Association (JBA), the process of FIBAレフェリーの海外派遣について (the … Read more

Bリーグ25-26シーズンも配信！DAZNスタンダードでバスケットボールを観戦しよう

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Ryukyu Golden Kings Part Ways with Dai Oketani: A Defining Era Concludes In a move that marks the end of a golden chapter for professional basketball in Okinawa, the Ryukyu Golden Kings have announced that head coach Dai Oketani will not return to the bench for the upcoming season. The decision follows the expiration of … Read more

DAZN Standard: Stream B.League 25-26, International Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, and F1

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Nagasaki Velca Crowned B.League Champions: Baba and Lee Lead Japan to First-Ever Title in Historic Finale May 26, 2026 Daniel Richardson 12 min read NAGASAKI, Japan — In a season-defining performance that will be remembered as one of the greatest in B.League history, Nagasaki Velca secured their first-ever championship with a dramatic victory in the … Read more

B.League Finals Game 3: Nagasaki vs. Ryukyu – Championship Decider at Yokohama Arena

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Showdown at Yokohama: Nagasaki and Ryukyu Face Off in B.League Championship Finale The stage is set at Yokohama Arena for a historic conclusion to the B.League season. As the Resona B.League 1st Division Championship reaches its climax today, May 26, 2026, all eyes are on the deciding Game 3 between the Nagasaki Velca and the … Read more

Nippon Basketball League (B.League) 1st Division Finals: Nagasaki vs. Okinawa – Game 2 (Yokohama Arena) – 24th Match for 5th Straight Final Run!

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YOKOHAMA — The B.League Championship Finals have reached a critical juncture at Yokohama Arena, as the Ryukyu Golden Kings stand on the precipice of a second championship title. Facing them is a resilient Nagasaki Velca side, desperate to force a decisive Game 3 in a series that has captivated basketball fans across Japan. As the … Read more

Japan Basketball Association Former Employee Misappropriated 14 Million Yen

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Japan Basketball Association Reports ¥14 Million Financial Misconduct by Former Staffer The Japan Basketball Association (JBA) is facing a governance headache after revealing that a former employee misappropriated funds through a series of improper expense claims totaling ¥14 million. In an announcement made on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the governing body confirmed the financial discrepancy, … Read more