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GAVIN EDWARDS

Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 14, 2021
Gavin Edwards, a late addition to team Japan, excited for Olympic opportunity
When a series of training camps kicked off for the Japan men's national basketball team weeks ago, Gavin Edwards was believed to be on the outside looking in.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 19, 2021
Team effort pushes Japan past Taiwan at FIBA Asia Cup
All 12 players on the roster scored at least a point to help Japan post its first victory in the third and final window of the FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers on Friday.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jun 14, 2021
Japan's players brace for final push to make Olympic basketball team
The battle to make Japan's 12-man roster will begin in earnest from Wednesday during the final window of FIBA Asian Cup qualifying.
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jun 2, 2021
Jets end long wait for B. League glory
Chiba, which lost the last two finals to the Alvark Tokyo, put down feisty Utsunomiya in Tuesday's decisive Game 3 to claim its first-ever league championship.
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 29, 2021
Chiba Jets move to within a game of elusive B. League title
The Jets, who have come up short twice before in the finals, pulled away in the second half to top the Utsunomiya Brex by an 85-65 score.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Nov 28, 2020
Pandemic throws wrench in Japan's plans on basketball court
After the one-year postponement of the Tokyo Olympics was announced in March, Japan's men's national basketball team had hoped to use the extra time to further its development.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 20, 2020
Ryan Rossiter making case for spot on Japan squad
In preparation for its first game in 2020, the provisional Japan men's national team has been practicing in a series of training camps at Tokyo's National Training Center since the beginning of the month.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 28, 2020
Japan coach Julio Lamas outlines goals for team before upcoming Asia Cup qualifiers
Japan men's national team head coach Julio Lamas said that it wasn't a surprise that his team didn't play as well as it had hoped to at last year's FIBA World Cup.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 26, 2019
Jets grab momentum in second quarter, hold on to beat Susanoo Magic
The Chiba Jets Funabashi trailed by nine points after the opening quarter of Saturday's game against the visiting Shimane Susanoo Magic.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 15, 2019
Yuki Togashi regains shooting touch as Jets steamroll SeaHorses
Chiba Jets point guard Yuki Togashi maintained his poise during his zero-point scoring performance (0-for-11 from the floor) in Sunday's series opener, a game in which he dished out 12 assists.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 13, 2019
Star center Davante Gardner joins SeaHorses
In a major move that could shake up the balance of power in the B. League's Central Division, the SeaHorses Mikawa announced the acquisition of star center Davante Gardner on Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 3, 2019
Jets flying high as second half of season gets started
Just over half of the season remains, but it appears to be a six-team title race.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 30, 2018
Shigehiro Taguchi plays leading role in Jets comeback over Hannaryz
On a star-studded roster, Chiba Jets Funabashi shooting guard Shigehiro Taguchi can be overlooked at times.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 27, 2018
Gavin Edwards, Yuki Togashi spark Jets in triumph over Evessa
Chiba Jets Funabashi power forward Gavin Edwards made a big impact at both ends of the floor in Saturday's series opener in Osaka.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 7, 2018
Jets place premium on continuity
After a championship runner-up finish and the team's first East Division regular-season title, the Chiba Jets Funabashi aren't making wholesale changes as they prepare for the upcoming season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 24, 2018
League powers Jets, Alvark set for title tilt
With the biggest of stakes on the line, the Chiba Jets Funabashi and Alvark Tokyo renew their rivalry on Saturday afternoon.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 6, 2018
Chiba triumphs over Ryukyu, claims East Division crown
It all started with a logical offensive strategy: get the ball to the big guys inside.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Apr 5, 2018
Ryumo Ono playing pivotal role in Chiba's success this season
Ryumo Ono doesn't receive the same recognition as talented teammates Yuki Togashi, Michael Parker and Gavin Edwards. But the veteran forward is an integral part of the Chiba Jets Funabashi's success, including back-to-back Emperor's Cup titles, since the league's inception.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 3, 2018
High-powered offense propels Jets past Sunrockers
Points came in a hurry for the home team at Funabashi Arena on Saturday, especially in the first and third quarters.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 26, 2018
Victorious Brave Thunders see large lead evaporate down the stretch against rival Jets
The Kawasaki Brave Thunders jumped out to a big lead in the second and third quarters, then held off the pesky Chiba Jets Funabashi down the stretch on Friday.

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