Ryukyu Golden Kings replace Kohto Tohyama with Tsutomu Isa - May 22, 2013
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The Ryukyu Golden Kings have decided to split ways with head coach Tohyama Kohto . The specialist led the Okinawa team to the best record in BJ League regular season 42-10. But the Golden Kings failed to reach the Final Four and it led to the action from the management. The Ryukyu Golden Kings announced that Tsutomu Isa would become the new head coach of the team. Isa has worked as assistant coach with the Golden Kings since 2007/08 season. [read more]
The Ryukyu Golden Kings have decided to split ways with head coach Tohyama Kohto . The specialist led the Okinawa team to the best record in BJ League regular season 42-10. But the Golden Kings failed to reach the Final Four and it led to the action from the management. The Ryukyu Golden Kings announced that Tsutomu Isa would become the new head coach of the team. Isa has worked as assistant coach with the Golden Kings since 2007/08 season.
East Asian Championship: Japan edge Hong Kong to clinch Bronze - May 21, 2013
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Japan - Hong Kong 87:71
Japan stepped onto the pedestal at the East Asian Championship that finished today in Incheon. They overcame Hong Kong in the consolation final tonight. Kosuke Kanamaru (193-F/G-89) erupted for 28 points and 8 rebounds to pace the winners.
Japan led by a single point 19:18 after the opening quarter. But they stretched the gap in the second frame. Japan arrived at the interval up by 7 points 41:34. Japan continued to mount the pressure in the third period [read more]
Japan - Hong Kong 87:71
Japan stepped onto the pedestal at the East Asian Championship that finished today in Incheon. They overcame Hong Kong in the consolation final tonight. Kosuke Kanamaru (193-F/G-89) erupted for 28 points and 8 rebounds to pace the winners. Japan led by a single point 19:18 after the opening quarter. But they stretched the gap in the second frame. Japan arrived at the interval up by 7 points 41:34. Japan continued to mount the pressure in the third period. Hong Kong lagged behind to face a 10-point deficit into the fourth quarter. Japan kept Hong Kong at bay throughout the final stanza and sealed the winning outcome. Kosuke Takeuchi (206-C/F-85) netted 22 points and grabbed 15 boards for Japan. Yuya Nagayoshi (199-C-91) added 9 points for the winners. Lo Yi Ting (177-PG-87) answered with game-high 31 points for Hong Kong. Liang Man Hung (173-G-86) chipped in 11 points in the loss.
Asia-Basket.com All-Japanese BJ League 1st Team 2013
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Finals MVP: Masayuki Kabaya (183-G/F-82) of Yokohama BC Player of the Year: Anthony McHenry (202-SF-83) of Okinawa GK Guard of the Year: Draelon Burns (194-G-85) of Yokohama BC Forward of the Year: Anthony McHenry (202-SF-83) of Okinawa GK Center of the Year: Chris Holm (212-C-84) of Niigata Albirex Domestic Player of the Year: Narito Namizato (172-G-89) of Okinawa GK Import Player of the Year: Anthony McHenry (202-SF-83) of Okinawa GK Most Improved Player of the Year: Yuki Kitamuki (184-G-85) of Saitama Bron. Newcomer of the Year: Yuki Togashi (170-PG-93) of Akita NH Sixth Man of the Year: Terrance Woodbury (201-G/F-87) of Okinawa GK Defensive Player of the Year: Jeral Davis (216-C-84) of Shimane SM Coach of the Year: Matt Garrison of Niigata Albirex
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