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KYOTO HANNARYZ

Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 8, 2015
Kyoto's Palmer brings end to long career in Japan
Kyoto Hannaryz forward David Palmer on Monday revealed that he's decided to retire — effective immediately. He said he made up his mind in early November, citing injuries and various physical ailments as factors that led to this decision.
BASKETBALL
Dec 6, 2015
Kyoto edges Fukushima to complete series sweep
After outlasting the Fukushima Firebonds in triple overtime on Saturday, the Kyoto Hannaryz played another tight, down-to-the-wire contest a day later.
BASKETBALL
Dec 4, 2015
Hannaryz forward Owens done for season
Kyoto Hannaryz forward Larry Owens is out with a season-ending knee injury, the bj-league club announced on Friday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Dec 3, 2015
Defense paying dividends in West
Tenacity and rock-solid fundamentals fuel top defenses.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Nov 26, 2015
Battle-hardened Hannaryz looking to contend for title
For the Kyoto Hannaryz, last season's 44-8 record — the best in bj-league history — was no fluke.
BASKETBALL
Nov 13, 2015
Defensive effort carries Hannaryz past Evessa
The Kyoto Hannaryz swatted seven shots and defense fueled their 73-70 victory over the visiting Osaka Evessa on Friday night.
BASKETBALL
Oct 20, 2015
Kyoto whips Oita, completes series sweep
The Kyoto Hannaryz had six double-digit scorers in a runaway 95-64 victory over the host Oita Ehime HeatDevils in the bj-league on Monday night.
BASKETBALL
Oct 4, 2015
Hannaryz deny Samuraiz
The Kanazawa Samuraiz fell short of victory in their regular-season debut in the bj-league, falling 68-64 to the visiting Kyoto Hannaryz on Saturday night.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 18, 2015
Sato takes over for Munakata as Aomori bench boss
The Aomori Wat's have selected Nobunaga Sato as the second head coach in franchise history.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 10, 2015
Akita, Iwate, Hamamatsu, Shiga advance to Final Four
The Final Four picture is now set, and it's a decidedly different look this year.
BASKETBALL
May 4, 2015
Hannaryz cruise past Five Arrows to reach Western semis
The Kyoto Hannaryz took their first step toward securing a fourth consecutive trip to the Final Four.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 30, 2015
Sendai's Johnson named MVP; Kyoto's Hamaguchi nabs coaching award
Since he made his debut in the fall, star guard Kejuan Johnson has excelled for the Sendai 89ers, leading the team to its best-ever regular season (37-15).
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Apr 30, 2015
Sixteen teams ready to battle for title in expanded playoffs
The playoff format was expanded to 16 teams for the bj-league's 10th season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 26, 2015
Hannaryz close out regular season with bj-league's best-ever win mark
Their ultimate goal remains in front of them, but the Kyoto Hannaryz set a league record for regular-season victories on Sunday in their final game before the playoffs and finished in first place in the Western Conference for the first time in franchise history.
BASKETBALL
Apr 17, 2015
Hannaryz run away from Cinq Reves
The Kyoto Hannaryz turned a close game into a rout in the second quarter.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 12, 2015
Title-chasing Kyoto reaches 40 victories for first time in franchise history
Weeks ago, the Kyoto Hannaryz set a team record for regular-season triumphs with win No. 35.
BASKETBALL
Apr 10, 2015
Shiga trounces Oita for fifth straight win
The Shiga Lakestars took a 25-point lead into the fourth quarter against the host Oita HeatDevils on Friday night.
BASKETBALL
Mar 29, 2015
bj-league lifts ban on JT
The professional basketball bj-league has rescinded its ban on media access by The Japan Times with immediate effect. The ban was instituted on Oct. 11, 2013, and continued for more than 17 months.
BASKETBALL
Mar 22, 2015
Kyoto outplays Hamamatsu, raises record to 18-4 on road
As impressive as the Kyoto Hannaryz have been at home this season, they are a superb team on the road, too.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 12, 2015
Sendai's Shimura remains key part of team's identity
During the past four seasons of major personnel changes for the Sendai 89ers, veteran guard Takehiko Shimura has been the one constant on the club's roster.

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