Will Ryuji Kawai resurrect the Oita Ehime HeatDevils' season?
Will the former Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix and Shinshu Brave Warriors bench boss find a way to lead the HeatDevils to their second straight playoff appearance for the first time in franchise history?
Entering the season's second half, the HeatDevils (7-19) are in 11th place in the 12-team Western Conference. They have lost seven of their last 10 games.