Darin Satoshi Maki made his mark in Sunday's win over the Saitama Broncos on the defensive end.
Toshimitsu Kawachi (left), the bj-league commissioner, and Vince Rawl, co-owner of the Oita HeatDevils, pose for a photo Thursday afternoon. Rawls' Palo Verde Holdings is a new investment partner for the league.
YOSHIAKI MIURA PHOTOHe came off the bench and gave the Tokyo Apache and instant jolt of energy, picking up three first-half steals to go along with six points and four assists in his 18 minutes on the court.