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YOKOHAMA B CORSAIRS

BASKETBALL
Sep 6, 2013
Akita releases star guard Burns
Star guard Draelon Burns sustained an eye injury playing pickup basketball in late August in Milwaukee, and his plans to play for the Akita Northern Happinets have been derailed.
BASKETBALL
Jul 26, 2013
Fukuoka hires Tuck
Former Chinese Basketball Association star Mack Tuck has been hired as the Rizing Fukuoka's new head coach, a source close to the situation confirmed Friday morning.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 20, 2013
Yokohama to name Katsuhisa coach
A familiar face will be on the sideline for the Yokohama B-Corsairs next season. Multiple league insiders have told The Japan Times that Michael Katsuhisa will be named the second coach in team history.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jul 18, 2013
Yokohama's title defense already in serious trouble
It's been nearly two months since the Yokohama B-Corsairs were crowned champions in their second season. It was a marvelous achievement.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 7, 2013
Yokohama needs to set new course after capturing title
More than two weeks have passed since the Yokohama B-Corsairs captured a championship in their second season. It was a remarkable achievement in a 21-team league.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
May 25, 2013
Geary's vision, drive keyed Yokohama's title run
There was something refreshing, interesting and fun about the Yokohama B-Corsairs from the beginning. It wasn't always the easiest thing to explain in a few short words.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 20, 2013
Yokohama captures first-ever bj-league title
One team's quest for a first title has ended. The other team's fight will continue next season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 20, 2013
Captain Kabaya picks up MVP award
Masayuki Kabaya, the Yokohama B-Corsairs captain, knocked down five 3-pointers — all five attempts — in a mesmerizing 35-point performance that had fans from both teams dropping their jaws in astonishment.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 19, 2013
Burns heroics give B-Corsairs shot at championship
Unbelievable energy. Splendid self confidence. Never-wavering faith in his abilities or his teammates.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 18, 2013
Niigata, Yokohama evenly matched in Final Four clash
One victory separated the Eastern Conference regular-season champion Niigata Albirex BB and the second-place Yokohama B-Corsairs in the standings. That one game is indicative of the talent, roster depth, experience and quality coaching for both teams.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 12, 2013
Yokohama outlasts Toyama, books spot in Final Four
The B-Corsairs come through in the clutch to reach the bj-league's Final Four.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 10, 2013
Yokohama, Toyama set to battle for spot in Final Four
The Eastern Conference semifinals start on Friday night, with the Yokohama B-Corsairs aiming for a repeat trip to the Final Four.
BASKETBALL
Apr 28, 2013
Conference crown still up for grabs in East
The Niigata Albirex BB moved closer to a possible Eastern Conference regular-season title by beating the visiting Sendai 89ers 98-79 on Saturday night.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Apr 21, 2013
Yokohama's Big Three key to club's second-season success
Veteran forward Taketo Aoki, a player in the bj-league since the beginning in 2005, called his boss, Yokohama B-Corsairs head coach Reggie Geary, "a great coach" during a post-practice conversation on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 16, 2013
B-Corsairs prove last season was no fluke
As a first-year franchise, the Yokohama B-Corsairs proved to be one of the bj-league's best clubs last season, advancing to the Final Four and placing third overall at Ariake Colosseum. No easy feat.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 21, 2013
Kennedy leads B-Corsairs to playoff-clinching victory, sweep over Phoenix
Thomas Kennedy scored a game-high 22 points as the Yokohama B-Corsairs clinched a playoff berth for the second straight season with a 76-67 victory over the Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix on Wednesday afternoon at Yokohama International Pool.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 20, 2013
Burns energizes triumphant B-Corsairs in return
All-Star guard Draelon Burns played a game for the first time in nearly a month, and made an impressive all-around impact.
BASKETBALL
Mar 11, 2013
Jones shines as HeatDevils upset B-Corsairs
Verdell Jones III scored a game-high 21 points as the struggling Oita HeatDevils scored a surprise 73-67 victory over the powerhouse Yokohama B-Corsairs at Yokohama International Pool on Sunday afternoon.

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