A brand-new name for the brand-new professional league.
The Japan Professional Basketball League office announced on Tuesday that the new men's basketball circuit that tips off in the fall of 2016 will be called the "B. League." The league's logo was also revealed.
The league office explained the "B" in the league's name doesn't just stand for basketball, but is also meant to encompass other meanings such as "Boys" and "Be ambitious."
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