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RYUKYU GOLDEN KINGS

BASKETBALL
Dec 13, 2014
Iwate edges Ryukyu in thriller, extends winning streak to 19
For the Iwate Big Bulls, eight was a key number on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Nov 30, 2014
Ryukyu whips rival Osaka, runs winning streak to eight
The Ryukyu Golden Kings have been so dominant for so long — they've won 256 of 370 regular-season games (at nearly a 69.2 percent clip) since the start of the 2008-09 season — that all of their victories are, well, expected.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Nov 27, 2014
Former Arizona State coach Evans provided enduring lessons for Oketani, Hamaguchi
What do the Iwate Big Bulls and Kyoto Hannaryz have in common besides being first-place teams?
BASKETBALL
Nov 18, 2014
Ryukyu defense steps up in victory over Gunma
The Ryukyu Golden Kings eked out a 74-71 victory over the visiting Gunma Crane Thunders on Tuesday night.
BASKETBALL
Nov 15, 2014
Hamamatsu prevails against Kyoto; West race tightens up
The Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix have created a logjam at the top of the Western Conference on Saturday.
BASKETBALL
Oct 26, 2014
Kyoto bounces back with victory over Ryukyu
Shun Watanuki scored 20 points for the second day in a row, converting 8 of 10 shots from the field, and the Kyoto Hannaryz clamped down on the defending champion Ryukyu Golden Kings in the second quarter, holding them to seven points in the period.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Oct 2, 2014
Key questions entering 10th season
Japan's first men's pro basketball circuit tips off its 10th season with 10 games on Saturday.
BASKETBALL
Sep 6, 2014
Alvark hold off Kings' spirited comeback
The Toyota Alvark jumped out to a 26-8 lead by the end of the first quarter against the Ryukyu Golden Kings during Friday's preseason game in Okinawa City.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Sep 4, 2014
Toyota edges Ryukyu in exhibition
The preseason began in earnest for the league's 10th season on Wednesday. But this time with a twist.
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 / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jul 24, 2014
Ryukyu brings in Kent to try and fill Newton's shoes
The Ryukyu Golden Kings will begin defense of their title with a new veteran in the frontcourt in the post-Jeff Newton era.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 11, 2014
Ryukyu Golden Kings won't re-sign league icon Newton
Big man Jeff Newton, who has played on a bj-league record six championship teams, will not be back with the Ryukyu Golden Kings for the 2014-15 season, his longtime agent Wallace Prather told The Japan Times on Friday.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 26, 2014
Isa to lead champion Ryukyu again next season
As expected, the defending champion Ryukyu Golden Kings have decided to renew coach Tsutomu Isa's contract for the 2014-15 season.
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 29, 2014
Teamwork, defense keyed Ryukyu title
What made the Ryukyu Golden Kings' remarkable championship season even more startling was the team's cohesiveness and singular focus. It started in training camp and lasted until the final second ticked off the clock at Ariake Colosseum on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 27, 2014
Ishibashi won't return for second season as Saitama coach
The Saitama Broncos will not renew head coach Takatoshi "Big Bashi" Ishibashi's contract after a disastrous 5-47 season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 25, 2014
Golden Kings dismantle Happinets in bj-league final; Kishimoto named MVP
One run changed everything.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 24, 2014
Golden Kings move one step closer to crown
The Ryukyu Golden Kings' 43-9 regular-season record was no accident.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 22, 2014
Ryukyu favored to win third title
This season's title chase features three teams that have won 40 or more games, and the winner will be crowned at Ariake Colosseum on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 15, 2014
Ryukyu strong bet for return to final
During the six seasons in which franchise cornerstones Jeff Newton and Anthony McHenry have teamed up to lead the Ryukyu Golden Kings to extraordinary success, the Okinawan powerhouse is the undisputed model franchise for the bj-league.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 11, 2014
Toyama, Akita advance to Final Four for first time; Ryukyu, Kyoto also earn spots
Maybe 13 is a lucky number after all.

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