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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.

BASKETBALL

Mar 22, 2008

Palmer making impact for Dakota

David Palmer, the bj-league's 2006-07 MVP, won back-to-back titles with the Osaka Evessa. Now the former Southern Utah University player has a chance to win a championship in the NBA Development League while playing for the Dakota Wizards. Through Wednesday, Dakota led the four-team Central Division...

BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Mar 21, 2008

Albirex looking to continue dominance of Apache in key series

This weekend marks the Niigata Albirex BB's first trip to Ariake Colosseum during the 2007-08 season.

BASKETBALL

Mar 19, 2008

High-scoring Ellis earns award

Oita HeatDevils center Andy Ellis is the primary recipient of precision passes from stellar playmaker Tsubasa Yonamine and former Arizona State University teammates Jason Braxton and Justin Allen, and he makes the most of it.

BASKETBALL

Mar 16, 2008

Okada's 3-pointer lifts Five Arrows

The Takamatsu Five Arrows' dynamic backcourt flourished in Saturday's 80-76 win over the visiting Saitama Broncos.

BASKETBALL

Mar 15, 2008

Apache outplay Rizing in fourth

The Tokyo Apache used a strong fourth-quarter run to take control of a tight game against the host Rizing Fukuoka on Friday, earning an 87-77 win in the process. Leading 61-60 with 8:59 to play, the Apache outscored the Rizing 18-3 over the next six-plus minutes to take control of the game and improve...

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BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Mar 14, 2008

Apache's Aoki still the man at FT line

When the game clock stops, you can still score points in bunches.

BASKETBALL

Mar 12, 2008

Diouf receives weekly accolade

Saitama Broncos small forward Mamadou Diouf played a pivotal role in his team's two-game sweep over the two-time defending champion Osaka Evessa last weekend.

BASKETBALL

Mar 10, 2008

Tokyo, Saitama stay in playoff picture

With 10 games remaining in the regular season, the Tokyo Apache and Saitama Broncos are locked in a tight race for the bj-league's third and final Eastern Conference playoff spot.

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MORE SPORTS

Mar 10, 2008

Takahashi comes up short

NAGOYA — A nation watched. A nation waited. A nation hoped. . .

BASKETBALL

Mar 9, 2008

Aoki, 'Helicopter' lift Apache past Ryukyu

Balanced scoring carried the Tokyo Apache to a 103-94 victory over the Ryukyu Golden Kings on Saturday night at Ariake Colosseum.

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BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP

Mar 9, 2008

Washington closing in on return to powerhouse Evessa

The Osaka Evessa's 2007-08 season opened in typical fashion: with a victory. A 91-71 win over the Rizing Fukuoka on Oct. 30 signaled the start of the team's quest for a three-peat.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Mar 7, 2008

Diouf gives Broncos hope

Mamadou "Madou" Diouf is strong, swift and agile on the basketball court.

BASKETBALL

Mar 5, 2008

Toyama's Kabaya earns honor

Masayuki Kabaya, one of the few bright spots for the Toyama Grouses this season, is the Circle K Sunkus Player of the Week, the bj-league announced on Tuesday. Kabaya, scored 19 points on Saturday and 23 more in Sunday's contest. The Grouses (4-30) lost both games to the Ryukyu Golden Kings. Kabaya has...

BASKETBALL

Mar 3, 2008

Diouf leads charge as Broncos bounce back from tough loss to defeat Five Arrows

SAKURA CITY, Saitama Prefecture — Say this much for the Saitama Broncos: They've become a team capable of beating anyone on any given day.

MORE SPORTS

Mar 2, 2008

Kitajima's form on course for Beijing

Kosuke Kitajima zoomed to a pair of first-place finishes at last weekend's Japan Open, reminding everyone that he's still this nation's undisputed king of the pool.

BASKETBALL

Mar 2, 2008

Albirex edge Evessa in tight game

The Niigata Albirex BB earned a 90-86 victory over the host Osaka Evessa on Saturday, defeating the two-time defending bj-league champions in a playoff-like setting.

BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE PLAYERS OF THE MONTH

Mar 1, 2008

Sparks, Newton earn monthly honors

Rasheed Sparks picks his spots. He doesn't need to score, but when he does it has a profound impact on his team's success.

BASKETBALL

Mar 1, 2008

Ellis lifts HeatDevils past Rizing

Andy Ellis scored 31 points to lead the Oita HeatDevils to a 100-91 victory over the host Rizing Fukuoka on Friday night. The HeatDevils (14-17) outscored the hosts 26-13 in the second quarter. The other three quarters were decided by six points. Jason Braxton added 24 points, Chris Ayer had 17 and Tsubasa...

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BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP

Mar 1, 2008

Warren's play has Five Arrows primed for title run

"An accomplishment sticks to a person," someone once said.

BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Feb 29, 2008

Club world c'ship presents challenges

There's talk that FIBA, basketball's world governing body, wants to create a new club world championship.

You can often see generations of families enjoying performances together at Fuji Rock Festival.

Japan’s summer music festivals are feeling the heat in more ways than one

Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.

The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'

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