Each season brings new standouts to Japan, what with nonstop expansion since the league's inception in 2005.
There were only six teams at the time. Now there are 21, which has created a plethora of new opportunities for Japanese and import players to compete at the pro level here.
Bambitious Nara guard Joe Chapman is among the new standouts this season.
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