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
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
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
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
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