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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.

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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Sep 14, 2017

Jets, Kings set for inaugural Super 8 tourney

Next week, the Chiba Jets Funabashi and Ryukyu Golden Kings will test their mettle against some of Asia's top club teams.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Sep 7, 2017

Steady Suzuki continues to plow own furrow with SeaHorses

Some things never change.

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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Aug 31, 2017

Five Arrows add Warren, Kuso to roster

Dependable frontcourt leaders Reggie Warren and Abdullahi Kuso are looking to help transform the Kagawa Five Arrows into a potent force in the second division this season.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / HOOP SCOOP

Aug 26, 2017

Retiring coach Richardson leaves lasting legacy on Golden Kings, Okinawa basketball

Successful organizations have people who inspire others and encourage them to build an environment where success is a top priority.

Japan Times

OLYMPICS

Aug 26, 2017

New honor for Olympic legend Mills

Legendary distance runner Billy Mills, whose performance at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics catapulted him to global fame, is receiving a special honor close to home.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Aug 24, 2017

Teams continue outreach to fans in summer

This is an exciting, challenging era for Japan pro basketball.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Aug 17, 2017

Journeyman Hamilton gives Bambitious boost in frontcourt

The Bambitious Nara's recent signing of Gary Hamilton signals the team's serious commitment to winning.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP

Jul 29, 2017

Documentary on former hoop star Neumann's life provides a cautionary tale

Hoop aficionados from Harlem to Hokkaido can appreciate the details of a good global basketball odyssey.

MORE SPORTS

Jul 28, 2017

AIBA chief Wu responds to ongoing rift, crisis

In the midst of an organizational crisis, the president of the International Boxing Association (AIBA) is fighting back.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Jul 27, 2017

Alvark bolster roster with signing of Lucas

Landen Lucas needs no introduction to die-hard Kansas Jayhawks fans.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Jul 20, 2017

Move from Akita to Tokyo a boost for Ando

Capable playmaker Seiya Ando leaves the rebuilding Akita Northern Happinets to play for the new-look Alvark Tokyo.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Jul 13, 2017

Title-winning Brex decline to offer a new contract to veteran coach Wisman

After leading the Tochigi Brex to their first B. League title — and a second league championship under his watchful eye — Tom Wisman was not offered a contract for the 2017-18 campaign.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Jul 11, 2017

Nash reflects on memorable time as Toyama coach

Bob Nash's passion for basketball is as visible as a Hawaiian rainbow on a clear day.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / NBA

Jul 1, 2017

Walters lands spot on Pistons staff

Rex Walters has joined the Detroit Pistons as an assistant coach and will work on Stan Van Gundy's staff next season.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Jun 30, 2017

Katsuhisa named new Sunrockers head coach

The Sunrockers Shibuya have appointed Geoffrey Katsuhisa as their new head coach.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Jun 29, 2017

Coaching changes spawn diverse mix in leadership ranks

With the movement of coaches this offseason in the first and second divisions, a new-look leadership melting pot is forming for the 2017-18 season.

BASKETBALL / B. League

Jun 23, 2017

Andrisevic named new Hiroshima Dragonflies coach

Jamie Andrisevic, who served as an assistant coach for the Kyoto Hannaryz last season, has been hired as the new bench boss of the Hiroshima Dragonflies, the B. League second-division squad announced Friday.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Jun 22, 2017

Evessa stick with veteran bench boss Oketani for 2017-18 season

As expected, Dai Oketani is staying put with the Osaka Evessa, plotting to lead the proud franchise's rise to title contender once again.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Jun 15, 2017

Ito out as Tokyo coach despite making playoffs

Coaching changes are quickly shaking up the leadership foundation of the B. League.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Jun 8, 2017

Takeno retires, stays with Storks as assistant coach

Injuries took their toll on Nishinomiya Storks co-captain Akitomo Takeno over the past several years.

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The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'

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