Looking at where they are projected to finish this season, several squads can be described as turnaround teams.
In other words, they are on pace to compile better won-loss records than they did in the B. League's inaugural season.
Most notably, the Ryukyu Golden Kings, who went 29-31 last season are 23-7 through last weekend and lead the West Division. The Kyoto Hannaryz, who sit a distant second in the West standings, have also made solid improvements under longtime bench boss Honoo Hamaguchi. The acquisition of Julian Mavunga and Joshua Smith and the continued development of young playmaker Tatsuya Ito have all paid big dividends. The Hannaryz, coming off a 25-35 campaign, are 16-14.