On June 25, Levanga Hokkaido’s SDGs initiative LEVANGA ACTION partnered with Yamato San’yo Printing Co. Ltd. to donate 10 basketballs to middle schools in Sapporo, according to a press release from the B.League team. The donation, part of the organization’s community outreach efforts, aims to promote sports participation among youth in the region. Details of … Read more
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
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
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
Manila, Philippines – The Japan Professional Basketball League (B.LEAGUE) announced today it will return to Manila for the “B.LEAGUE FINAL WEEK in MANILA 2026,” a four-day event scheduled for May 21-24, 2026. This marks the second consecutive year the league will host a major event in the Philippines, signaling a continued commitment to expanding its … Read more
神戸ストークス Claim B.LEAGUE B2 West Division Title Kobe Storks have secured the B2 West Division championship for the 2025-26 season of the B.LEAGUE, marking their third title in five attempts. The championship was confirmed following today’s games, according to an announcement from the Japan Professional Basketball League (B.LEAGUE). This victory is particularly significant as it … Read more