While attending Syracuse University, Ryan Blackwell played for one of NCAA basketball's most successful coaches, Jim Boeheim.
Now, sources say the veteran forward is poised to become the second coach in Osaka Evessa history.
Blackwell, who turns 34 on Dec. 8, has played in the bj-league for the past four seasons. He was a solid contributor for the Sendai 89ers (2006-08) before joining the Evessa in 2009 and playing 20 games down the stretch.