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Ed Odeven covers primarily basketball for The Japan Times. He reported on a wide range of sports from the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 2012 London Summer Games for this newspaper. A native of the Bronx, N.Y., Odeven is a graduate of Arizona State University. He previously worked for the Arizona Daily Sun in Flagstaff, Ariz., reporting on high school, collegiate, professional and Olympic sports (Flagstaff is a major international Olympic training site due to its high elevation) and writing a weekly column. His articles have appeared in Venezuela Online News, The Gleaner (Jamaica), the Monitor (Uganda), The Moscow Times, Swimming World Magazine and numerous other publications.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Mar 15, 2018

Alvark guard Seiya Ando developing into a star

When Seiya Ando left the Akita Northern Happinets last summer to join the Alvark Tokyo for the 2017-18 campaign, it was an intriguing move to follow.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Mar 11, 2018

Alvark steady ship with series sweep of Sunrockers

The Alvark Tokyo got back on track with a pair of hard-earned victories over the weekend, ending their three-game losing streak on Saturday and completing a series sweep on Sunday.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Mar 10, 2018

Hannaryz cruise past Lakestars for sixth straight victory

The Kyoto Hannaryz are playing inspired basketball, and it's producing positive results.Coach Honoo Hamaguchi's team extended its winning streak to six games by beating the rival Shiga Lakestars 85-69 on Saturday.

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Mar 10, 2018

Former synchronized swimmer Miho Takeda to be inducted into International Swimming Hall of Fame

Decorated synchronized swimmer Miho Takeda will be inducted into the International Swimming Hall of Fame in May.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Mar 9, 2018

Second-division powerhouse Northern Happinets overpower Orange Vikings for 15th straight victory

The B2 title-chasing Akita Northern Happinets collected their 15th consecutive victory on Friday night.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Mar 8, 2018

Kawasaki star Nick Fazekas gives support to referees

Any meaningful discussion about the quality of a pro basketball league's officiating ought to include prominent players.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Mar 6, 2018

Hokkaido hammers struggling Nishinomiya

The Nishinomiya Storks were reminded on Tuesday night that it's nearly impossible to win when an opponent routinely makes more than seven out of every 10 shots from inside the arc.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Mar 4, 2018

Nick Fazekas heats up in second half to lead Brave Thunders past B-Corsairs

Anyone who forgot that Kawasaki Brave Thunders star Nick Fazekas was the B. League's 2016-17 MVP was reminded of his scoring prowess in the second half of Sunday's series finale at Yokohama International Swimming Pool.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Mar 3, 2018

High-powered offense propels Jets past Sunrockers

Points came in a hurry for the home team at Funabashi Arena on Saturday, especially in the first and third quarters.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Mar 2, 2018

Hassan Martin ignites Golden Kings in fourth-quarter surge against Evessa

The Ryukyu Golden Kings relied on steady forward Hassan Martin in a big way down the stretch on Friday night.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Mar 1, 2018

Shimane hopes ex-NBA forward Al Thornton can boost woeful offense

With 12 consecutive losses, the Shimane Susanoo Magic have endured a difficult stretch in a season with few tangible positive results.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Feb 4, 2018

Diamond Dolphins overturn big deficit to sink NeoPhoenix

The Nagoya Diamond Dolphins trailed by 20 points entering the second half of Sunday's series finale.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Feb 3, 2018

SeaHorses star Kosuke Kanamaru drops 32 on Brex in series-opening victory

The SeaHorses Mikawa ran into a red-hot Tochigi Brex squad on Saturday afternoon.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / HOOP SCOOP

Feb 2, 2018

B. League boosts Kumamoto recovery

Sometimes, the combined efforts of government officials, volunteers, local residents and sports leagues team up to produce a certifiable winner.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Feb 1, 2018

Donte' Hill hoping to return Iwate to respectability in second half of season

In the rapidly changing Japan pro basketball landscape, the Iwate Big Bulls' run to the bj-league Final Four in 2015 is, well, ancient history.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Jan 28, 2018

Alex Kirk helps Alvark overpower Lakestars

The Alvark Tokyo have the luxury of a deep bench and a versatile, experienced cast of players.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Jan 27, 2018

Hiroyuki Kinoshita sparks Evessa in comeback victory over Susanoo Magic

Osaka's Hiroyuki Kinoshita had the hot hand in the decisive third quarter.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Jan 26, 2018

Victorious Brave Thunders see large lead evaporate down the stretch against rival Jets

The Kawasaki Brave Thunders jumped out to a big lead in the second and third quarters, then held off the pesky Chiba Jets Funabashi down the stretch on Friday.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Jan 25, 2018

Toyama bouncing back from dismal season

Looking at where they are projected to finish this season, several squads can be described as turnaround teams.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Jan 21, 2018

Promoted Storks stun powerhouse SeaHorses

It's been a challenging season for the Nishinomiya Storks, who earned promotion to the top flight after winning the B2 title last spring.

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