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CHIBA JETS

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BASKETBALL / B. League
Sep 11, 2017
B. League hoping to build on success over coming season
The B. League tipped off its inaugural season in lavish fashion last year with a game between the Alvark Tokyo and Ryukyu Golden Kings on an LED court at Yoyogi National Gymnasium.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Aug 21, 2017
More to basketball than stats, says Jets' Ono
The Chiba Jets Funabashi don't just look at the numbers that appear on the stat sheet, because the game of basketball is a team sport and the collective effort of the players gives teams a better chance to win games.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jul 27, 2017
Alvark bolster roster with signing of Lucas
Landen Lucas needs no introduction to die-hard Kansas Jayhawks fans.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 29, 2017
Coaching changes spawn diverse mix in leadership ranks
With the movement of coaches this offseason in the first and second divisions, a new-look leadership melting pot is forming for the 2017-18 season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 13, 2017
Brex capitalize on home-court advantage, tight perimeter defense to top Jets in series opener
The arena was all yellow and extremely loud.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 11, 2017
Former UCLA coach Lavin, five-time NBA All-Star Marques Johnson reflect on Sakuragi's poise, intelligence
Longevity is just one aspect of J.R. Sakuragi's successful basketball career.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 10, 2017
B. League unveils positive attendance figures from inaugural regular season
The first-division teams of the inaugural B. League season raised their average attendance numbers in the regular season by 32 percent from last year (based on figures from bj-league and NBL, which merged to form the B. League), the top men's basketball circuit revealed on Wednesday, a few days before...
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BASKETBALL / B. League
May 6, 2017
Jets throttle Levanga for eighth straight win
The Chiba Jets cruised past the Levanga Hokkaido on Saturday, producing a 77-60 triumph for their eighth consecutive victory.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 30, 2017
NeoPhoenix bounce back against Albirex
Rebounding takes effort, hard work and determination.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 29, 2017
Jets force Brex to keep East Division title champagne on ice
Fumio Nishimura and Tyler Stone sparked the Chiba Jets in the decisive fourth quarter on Saturday with a combined 18 points (nine apiece), and the visitors finished strong to earn an 84-77 victory over the Tochigi Brex.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Apr 20, 2017
Tennichi transforms Storks into second-division title contenders
The Nishinomiya Storks built the foundation of their team around a slogan that hearkens back to another time.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 16, 2017
Jets hold nerve to edge Alvark
In a heated contest that featured the intensity of a playoff clash, the Chiba Jets held on for an 84-78 victory over the Alvark Tokyo on Sunday afternoon.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 30, 2017
Togashi catalyst for Chiba's success
Yuki Togashi is one of the most dynamic young basketball players in Japan.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 26, 2017
Hot-shooting Jets soar past Levanga
The Chiba Jets shot 90.9 percent from the field in an entertaining first quarter.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 11, 2017
Jets finish strong, improve to 29-13 with triumph over Lakestars
The Chiba Jets took care of the basketball, minimized their mistakes and prevailed 83-74 against the visiting Shiga Lakestars on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 2, 2017
Kyoto's Kotzur deft with both hands
There's no rule, written or spoken, that requires basketball players to have the ability to shoot with both hands.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 25, 2017
Hoop teams using data tools in order to boost analytical capabilities, scouting
In this digital era, basketball is a data-driven sport and those analytics impact the performances of teams and players today.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Feb 19, 2017
Veteran Parker leads Jets past Diamond Dolphins
For more than a decade in Japan, versatile forward Michael Parker has played an exciting, high-energy brand of all-around basketball.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Feb 4, 2017
Kawamura sinks buzzer-beating shot to give B-Corsairs a dramatic triumph over Jets
When it mattered most, Takuya Kawamura had the ball and the spotlight on Saturday night.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 26, 2017
Hannaryz taking first steps of recovery in rough 2017
January has been a frustrating month for the Kyoto Hannaryz.

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