The bj-league's Eastern Conference is overflowing with newness this season.
Wherever you look, the conference's 10 teams have collectively formed a new identity, from the four expansion teams to the Tokyo Apache's departure to the coaching carousel that has ushered in a new campaign.
As part of this big shift taking place, the Chiba Jets, one of those expansion teams, begins their existence. Eric Gardow, who was leading the Qatar Sports Club at this time a year ago, was hired to build a successful Jets team from scratch.