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Ed Odeven

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

Jan 20, 2018

Jets rally in second quarter to seize control against B-Corsairs

The Chiba Jets Funabashi faced a 10-point deficit entering the second quarter on Saturday against the visiting Yokohama B-Corsairs.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Jan 19, 2018

Golden Kings outclass Evessa

The Ryukyu Golden Kings' potent inside-outside scoring attack worked effectively in a runaway victory over the host Osaka Evessa on Friday night.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Jan 18, 2018

Tochigi trounces Shiga in teams' first game after All-Star break

The Tochigi Brex ushered in the second half of the B. League season with a resounding victory over the visiting Shiga Lakestars on Thursday night.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Jan 18, 2018

Clubs get back to business after All-Star Game

After the exciting national spotlight of the second annual B. League All-Star Game, it's back to business for the 36 teams that comprise the first and second divisions.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Jan 14, 2018

Hometown hero Shintaro Kobayashi steals the show at B. League All-Star Game in Kumamoto

The players didn't take themselves too seriously during the second annual B. League All-Star Game.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / HOOP SCOOP

Jan 11, 2018

Tyler Smith's journey full of fascinating, funny tales

Tyler Smith made a wise decision.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Jan 10, 2018

Rizing Zephyr rapidly climbing B. League ladder

Without much fanfare, the Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka are in the midst of an impressive, yet steady climb up the Japan pro basketball ladder.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Jan 5, 2018

Struggling 89ers fire Toshihiro Goto, hand coaching reins to Daisuke Takaoka

Toshihiro Goto lasted less than one season in charge of the Sendai 89ers.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / HOOP SCOOP

Jan 5, 2018

Tyler Smith pleased by reaction to new book on hoop life

Tyler Smith, whose pro basketball career included stints with the Hitachi Sunrockers and Link Tochigi Brex in the now-disbanded JBL, has published his first book, "Called for Traveling: My Nomadic Life Playing Pro Basketball around the World."

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Jan 4, 2018

Ryan Rossiter's stellar play keeping Tochigi respectable

Ryan Rossiter is having a spectacular season for the Tochigi Brex.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Jan 2, 2018

Golden Kings control fourth quarter to secure victory over Susanoo Magic

The Ryukyu Golden Kings outclassed the visiting Shimane Susanoo Magic in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's series finale.

BASKETBALL

Jan 2, 2018

Robert Morris University guard Honoka Ikematsu shines in freshman season

Freshman guard Honoka Ikematsu is having a solid season for the Robert Morris University women's basketball team.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Dec 31, 2017

Brave Thunders continue tear with win over Sunrockers

The Kawasaki Brave Thunders are starting to hit their stride.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Dec 30, 2017

Joshua Smith, balanced offensive attack lead Hannaryz past Evessa

Kyoto Hannaryz big man Joshua Smith notched his 10th double-double of the season on Saturday afternoon against the Osaka Evessa.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Dec 29, 2017

All-around team effort carries Brex past Albirex in comeback victory

The Tochigi Brex were a slow-starting team on Friday night.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Dec 28, 2017

Lakestars' Narito Namizato one of top talents at ball distribution

The art of the pass isn't in vogue like rapid-fire 3-point shooting at any juncture, but there are a number of gifted ball-distribution artists in the B. League. And like Christmas cards, it's the gift that keeps on giving.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Dec 24, 2017

Yuki Togashi and Gavin Edwards power Jets past Diamond Dolphins in Christmas cracker

In a dazzling treat for basketball fans, the Chiba Jets Funabashi made a few more key plays down the stretch to seal an entertaining victory over the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins on Sunday.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Dec 23, 2017

Hokkaido secures narrow victory over Yokohama at free-throw line

In a physical game on Saturday night, the Levanga Hokkaido were rewarded for their composure and consistency at the free-throw line.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League

Dec 22, 2017

Narito Namizato plays instrumental role in Lakestars' victory over Susanoo Magic

The Shiga Lakestars pulled away in the third quarter of Friday night's game against the Shimane Susanoo Magic.

Japan Times

BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK

Dec 21, 2017

Evessa coach Dai Oketani brings passion to the game

While Japan pro basketball dealt with massive changes over the past dozen years, Dai Oketani built his credentials as one of the most respected, accomplished head coaches here.

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