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JR SAKURAGI

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BASKETBALL / B. League
Nov 3, 2017
SeaHorses hold off Evessa in OT for 11th consecutive victory
Ryoma Hashimoto and J.R. Sakuragi scored six points apiece in overtime and the SeaHorses Mikawa edged the Osaka Evessa 87-86 on Friday afternoon, extending their winning streak to 11 games.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Nov 2, 2017
Sunrockers coach Geoffrey Katsuhisa counts on team defense
Early in his career, Geoffrey Katsuhisa had the ideal mentor.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Sep 27, 2017
Veteran Sakuragi satisfied B. League heading in right direction
Before the overhyped Y2K scare at the end of the last century and the technological breakthroughs of the 21st century, the Vancouver Grizzlies selected a former UCLA Bruins forward named J.R. Henderson in the second round of the 1998 NBA Draft.
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
May 21, 2017
Brex survive fierce duel with SeaHorses in tiebreaker, advance to B. League Championship final
The Tochigi Brex advanced to the B. League Championship final, holding off the visiting SeaHorses Mikawa in the Game 3 tiebreaker on Sunday afternoon.
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
Mar 17, 2017
Hot-shooting SeaHorses sail past Brave Thunders
In a series-opening showdown of top B. League teams on Friday night, the SeaHorses Mikawa pounded the host Kawasaki Brave Thunders, winning 92-65 at Todoroki Arena.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Feb 23, 2017
Under-appreciated Kanamaru has spotlight-worthy skills
Kosuke Kanamaru doesn't receive as much media attention as elite Japanese stars in other pro sports leagues in his native country.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 19, 2017
SeaHorses edge Evessa in OT
The SeaHorses Mikawa clung to a one-point in the closing seconds of overtime against the visiting Osaka Evessa on Thursday night.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / HOOP SCOOP
Nov 12, 2016
B. League needs more marquee players
The B. League is doing a commendable job marketing and promoting itself in its inaugural season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 29, 2016
Sakuragi remains vital on-court presence for SeaHorses
Throughout the 21st century, J.R. Sakuragi has been one of the most prominent names in Japan men's basketball.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 28, 2016
Sakuragi still going strong for SeaHorses
Two decades ago, J.R. Sakuragi — well, J.R. Henderson, as he was known then — achieved the best accomplishment of his basketball career as his UCLA Bruins captured the NCAA championship with a 89-78 victory over Arkansas in the final at Seattle's Kingdome during his freshman year.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 27, 2016
Aisin, Toshiba renew storied rivalry in NBL Finals
The Aisin SeaHorses and Toshiba Brave Thunders squared off against each other during the final Japan Basketball League Finals to wrap up the 2012-13 season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 11, 2016
SeaHorses climb back to summit with All-Japan victory
Despite the numerous titles they've won — no, precisely because they've won so many and know how sweet it is — anything short of a championship is unacceptable for the Aisin SeaHorses.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 30, 2015
Aisin beats Toyota, wraps up NBL title
Needing just one more win, the Aisin SeaHorses wasted no time to extend the best-of-five series into a decisive game. Instead, they clinched the NBL championship in front of their loyal fans, who traveled from Aichi Prefecture.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 18, 2013
Aisin edges Toshiba in JBL Finals opener
The powerhouse Sea Horses withstood a tough challenge by Toshiba, but came through down the stretch as Aisin defeated the Brave Thunders 77-71 in Game 1 of the JBL Finals on Wednesday night.

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