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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 / ONE-ON-ONE WITH ...
Oct 3, 2011
Scoring standout, defensive ace Parker brings fresh energy to Shimane
The Japan Times features periodic interviews with players in the bj-league. Michael Parker of the Shimane Susanoo Magic is the subject of this week's profile.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Sep 30, 2011
Aoki fitting in nicely with his new Evessa teammates
For a brief moment, forget about the playbook and toss the scouting report in the metaphorical recycle bin. Realize that all teams could build something special if they had the same fundamental tools at their disposal.
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Sep 30, 2011
NBA players could have positive impact on game in Japan
The NBA's ongoing woes could trigger the entire cancellation of the 2011-12 season. And if that happens, nobody would be surprised.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Sep 25, 2011
Problems plague every level of game
Without drastic changes in the way it operates — and stuck with a mentality that is out of date with current reality — the Japan Basketball Association (JBA) will continue to be a deterrent to success and progress in men's and boys basketball at all levels.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Sep 23, 2011
Broncos, 89ers making strides at different pace
The old-fashioned scoreboard, featuring hand-turned numbers, in the far corner of toasty Hanno Civic Gymnasium displayed the following scores when it was over: Saitama 90, Sendai 51.
BASKETBALL
Sep 18, 2011
Big Bulls beaten in franchise's first game
The Iwate Big Bulls dropped their first-ever game on Saturday afternoon, falling 72-61 to the visiting Niigata Albirex BB as the bj-league teams began the preseason portion of their 2011-12 schedule.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / ONE-ON-ONE WITH ...
Sep 18, 2011
Energetic leader Nakamura looks to build special team in Akita
The Japan Times features periodic interviews with personalities in the bj-league. Coach Kazuo Nakamura of the Akita Northern Happinets is the subject of this week's profile.
BASKETBALL
Sep 17, 2011
Jets sign hard-working center Moliva
Gaston Moliva is the expansion Chiba Jets' latest signing, the bj-league club revealed Friday.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Sep 16, 2011
Exhibition games give teams chance to build
Preseason action begins in earnest this holiday weekend with four games on Saturday and two more on tap for Monday.
BASKETBALL
Sep 11, 2011
89ers add Longar, Dukes to roster
The Sendai 89ers continue to build their roster for the upcoming season, adding Sudanese-born center Longar Longar and forward Johnny Dukes, the bj-league team announced on Friday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Sep 9, 2011
Geary looking forward to coaching B-Corsairs
Reggie Geary brings a big smile, lots of energy, a well-rounded basketball background and a desire to build a winner as he steps into the spotlight as the first coach in Yokohama B-Corsairs history.
BASKETBALL
Sep 4, 2011
Akita routs Chiba in preseason opener
Newcomer Casey Crawford scored 30 points, including 5-for-7 from 3-point range, and guard Michael Gardener added 23 points and four 3s in the Akita Northern Happinets' 98-78 preseason victory over the expansion Chiba Jets on Saturday at Funabashi Arena.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Sep 3, 2011
Murray aims for change in Saitama
The Saitama Broncos have been a part of the bj-league's history since the beginning.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Aug 26, 2011
Vlaikidis knows path won't be easy in Iwate
Before sitting down for dinner on Tuesday evening, Iwate Big Bulls coach Vlasios Vlaikidis spoke in measured tones about the difficult work of building a team from scratch.
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Aug 24, 2011
Lack of preseason games a real problem
It's farcical to suggest that the bj-league actually operates as a professional league most of the time.
BASKETBALL
Aug 23, 2011
Talented guard Gardener reunites with Nakamura
The Akita Northern Happinets have secured the services of explosive lead guard Michael Gardener for the 2011-12 season. The bj-league club made the announcement on Monday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / ONE-ON-ONE WITH ...
Aug 21, 2011
Westover brings impressive record with him to Shiga
The Japan Times features periodic interviews with personalities in the bj-league. Coach Alan "Al" Westover of the Shiga Lakestars is the subject of this week's profile.
BASKETBALL
Aug 20, 2011
Hamilton brings inside presence to Fukuoka
The offseason signing frenzy continues.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Aug 19, 2011
Evessa excited to have talented Aoki on board
It's only been a few days since the acquisition become official, but Cohey Aoki's impact is already being measured by those on the Osaka Evessa. And he hasn't even participated in a preseason or regular-season contest.
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Aug 14, 2011
Time for bj-league to make serious push for recognition
In nearly two months, the bj-league will begin its seventh season. The fact that the league still exists is, well, an accomplishment; many upstart circuits don't survive this long.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Trump makes his grand RNC entrance with a bandaged ear and a VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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