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AOMORI WATS

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BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Apr 23, 2015
Race for playoffs going down to wire
If the past 10 games are a key measuring stick for playoff-bound teams' chances in the postseason — and those still in the hunt to secure the East's seventh and eighth spots (Shinshu and Fukushima are both 19-31 and Gunma is 18-32 entering the final weekend) — keep an eye on these five teams: Niigata,...
BASKETBALL
Jan 30, 2015
Aomori signs Klaiber, releases Saunders
This week, the Aomori Wat's made a pair of roster moves in advance of the season's second half, adding an older, more experienced veteran.
BASKETBALL
Jan 25, 2015
Wat's head into All-Star break with win over B-Corsairs
Aomori Wat's frontcourt standouts Gyno Pomare and Paul Williams made their presence felt against the Yokohama B-Corsairs on Sunday in the teams' final game before the bj-league's 2015-16 All-Star Game, which will be held on Feb. 1 in Maebashi, Gunma Prefecture.
BASKETBALL
Dec 27, 2014
Akita continues inspired play under rookie head coach Hasegawa
The victories keep coming for the Akita Northern Happinets under first-year head coach Makoto Hasegawa, a former star point guard.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Dec 19, 2014
Aomori relying on strong nucleus in second season
The Aomori Wat's are positioning themselves for another postseason appearance, building on the experience the Tohoku-based team gained in its inaugural season.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Oct 9, 2014
Fukushima's Karimata capitalizes on opportunity
Fukushima Firebonds management achieved its first victory by establishing a pro basketball team for the residents of the Tohoku prefecture.
BASKETBALL
Oct 4, 2014
Fukushima falls to Aomori in bj-league opener
The Aomori Wat's began their second season by recording a road victory against the Fukushima Firebonds, a first-year franchise, on Saturday night.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 10, 2014
Anatomy of a scam: Aomori targeted by fake agents
A trail of deceit has produced fake 2014-15 contracts for several American basketball players for the Aomori Wat's, The Japan Times learned during a one-month investigation of alleged fraudulent agents.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Aug 7, 2014
Aomori warns foreign players about fraudulent agents
Despite having a collection of 80-plus import players for all recent seasons and the fact that 30 foreign-born head coaches, including one (Howie Landa) who never coached in the preseason or regular season, have been hired since the league's first game was played in 2005, there's no information on the...
BASKETBALL
Jun 20, 2014
Shiga promotes female manager Morita to assistant coach
Asami Morita has earned a promotion with the Shiga Lakestars. And her new position is unique for a woman in a men's professional sports league.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 19, 2014
Aomori acquires big man Williams from Takamatsu
After 50 defeats in 52 games during the 2011-12 season, the Takamatsu Five Arrows' rebuilding project included a newcomer in the middle, Paul Williams.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 30, 2014
Akita-Aomori, Shinshu-Niigata playoff matchups should produce lively drama
The defending champion Yokohama B-Corsairs failed to qualify for the bj-league playoffs, ensuring that a new finalist from the Eastern Conference will step onto the court on May 25 at Ariake Colosseum with a shot at winning the league’s ninth title.
BASKETBALL / ONE-ON-ONE WITH ...
Apr 18, 2014
Aomori's Ocitti appreciates fans' unbridled support for first-year franchise
The Japan Times features periodic interviews with players in the bj-league. Stanley Ocitti of the Aomori Wat's is the subject of this week's profile
BASKETBALL
Mar 8, 2014
Hustle, all-out effort propel Aomori past Saitama
The Aomori Wat's didn't rely on gimmicks or flashy showmanship against the Saitama Broncos on Saturday night. That wasn't necessary.
BASKETBALL
Dec 21, 2013
Aomori slams door on Ryukyu's 12-game winning streak
The Aomori Wat's recorded the biggest victory in franchise history on Saturday night, beating the Ryukyu Golden Kings 72-70 and ending the Western Conference powerhouse's 12-game winning streak.
BASKETBALL
Dec 9, 2013
Resurgent 89ers rout Wat's
Things are starting to fall into place for the Sendai 89ers.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Dec 4, 2013
Aomori building solid foundation as expansion team
First-year franchises are expected to have their share of ups and downs. In that regard, the Aomori Wat's fit that description.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Nov 6, 2013
Tokyo's Ide making most of chance with perennial All-Star Aoki gone
Guard Cohey Aoki starred for the Tokyo Apache from the league's inception until the team folded in 2011. He then spent a season with the Osaka Evessa, then returned to the capital city to be the Tokyo Cinq Reves' signature star last season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Oct 15, 2013
Akita improves to 4-0 by sweeping Aomori
The Akita Northern Happinets are off to a 4-0 start this season, completing their second straight series sweep on Sunday by routing the expansion Aomori Wat's 74-51.
BASKETBALL
Oct 5, 2013
Aomori collects victory in bj-league debut; Nara falls to Osaka
The Aomori Wat's and Bambitious Nara, the bj-league's expansion teams for the 2013-14 season, experienced mixed results on Saturday.

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