USA selection roll over Japan in Day 6 of the 2012 William Jones Cup. The American team won 95:73 for 4-1 record, while Japan fell at 2-4 record. Japan surprised the favorites 22-19 in the first period, but could not stay on race later in the game. USA produced 32-18 in the second period and took the lead at the halftime. Moreover USA won the third period 26-19 and finished the game with 18-14 in the last stanza. James Justice (5'10''-PG-89, college: Martin Methodist) top-scored for the winners with 18 points and Marcus Melvin (6'8''-F-82, agency: Strategic Sports, college: N.Carolina St.) notched 15. Wayne Arnold (6'4''-G-84, agency: Top Notch Sports, college: Tennessee St.) delivered 13 points, while Freddie Williams (6'2''-G-87, agency: Gamble Sports Management, college: Clayton St.) brought 12. Takatoshi Furukawa (6'3''-G/F-87) finished the night with 18 points and Kosuke Takeuchi (6'9''-C/F-85) delivered 17. Kosuke Kanamaru (6'4''-F/G-89) poured in 12 and Ryota Sakurai (6'5''-G-83) brought 7. Tomorrow USA will face Jordan in Day 7 of the 2012 William Jones Cup. Japan meanwhile will take on South Korea.
BJ League Round 1 of Semi-Finals: Fukuoka Rizing and Yokohama won the openers - May 19, 2013
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Fukuoka Rizing - Kyoto Hannar. 83-66
Kyoto Hannar. was tied at the half but could not keep up in last two quarters eventually losing the game. Fukuoka Rizing dominated on the defensive end, holding Kyoto Hannar. to just 1 points in third quarter. They made 24-of-26 charity shots (92.3 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. Forward Reginald Warren (204-81, college: W [read more]
Kyoto Hannar. was tied at the half but could not keep up in last two quarters eventually losing the game. Fukuoka Rizing dominated on the defensive end, holding Kyoto Hannar. to just 1 points in third quarter. They made 24-of-26 charity shots (92.3 percent) during the game. American players dominated the game. Forward Reginald Warren (204-81, college: W.Florida) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 13 rebounds for the winners and forward Josh Peppers (201-85, college: Cent.Florida, agency: Court Side) chipped in 18 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. At the losing side forward David Palmer (201-82, college: S.Utah) responded with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and guard Jermaine Boyette (188-78, college: Weber St., agency: SportsTalent) scored 19 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Fukuoka Rizing: R.Warren 21+13reb+2ast, J.Peppers 18+8reb+6ast, J.Ashby 15+8reb+2ast, A.Takeno 6+1reb+2ast, J.Johnson 5+3reb+2ast, M.Kano 4+2reb Kyoto Hannar.: J.Boyette 19+2reb+3ast, D.Palmer 18+10reb, M.Kataoka 11+4reb+3ast, M.Cousin 6+3reb, Y.Okada 5, K.Setoyama 3+2reb+1ast
The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Niigata Albirex won fourth quarter 16-15. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Draelon Burns (194-85, college: De Paul) who helped to win the game recording 22 points and 8 rebounds. Senegalese center Pape Faye (200-87) contributed with 8 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. American forward Rodney Webb (200-83, college: Florida Atlantic) answered with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import guard Nile Murry (193-83, college: TCU) added 10 points and 8 rebounds in the effort for Niigata Albirex. Top scorers: Yokohama BC: D.Burns 22+8reb+1ast, M.Kabaya 9+5reb, P.Faye 8+9reb, T.Kennedy 7+7reb, L.Malloy 6+7reb+1ast, K.Yamada 2+5reb+2ast Niigata Albirex: R.Webb 11+10reb, N.Murry 10+8reb+1ast, K.Sato 7+4reb, Y.Ikeda 7+1reb+3ast, T.Finger 6+2reb, C.Holm 6+8reb
East Asian Championship: Japan sneak past Taiwan - May 18, 2013
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Japan - Taiwan 71:70
Japan withheld a furious challenge from Taiwan to celebrate a crucial victory in the final day of the preliminary action at the East Asian Championship. Both teams entered the game at 1-1 record fighting for the second position and semifinal birth from Group A. Japan withheld a late rally from Taiwan to secure so needed victory. Kosuke Kanamaru (193-F/G-89) delivered 15 points to lead the winners.
Japan and Taiwan stayed on level terms in the opening quarter [read more]
Japan - Taiwan 71:70
Japan withheld a furious challenge from Taiwan to celebrate a crucial victory in the final day of the preliminary action at the East Asian Championship. Both teams entered the game at 1-1 record fighting for the second position and semifinal birth from Group A. Japan withheld a late rally from Taiwan to secure so needed victory. Kosuke Kanamaru (193-F/G-89) delivered 15 points to lead the winners. Japan and Taiwan stayed on level terms in the opening quarter. The scoreboard read 17:17 after ten minutes. Taiwan pulled ahead in the second quarter. They eked out a 35:32 halftime lead. But the third term proved decisive. Japan adjusted offensively and unleashed 22 points to surge ahead. They registered a 54:50 advantage at the final break. Taiwan worked hard to deny the deficit but Japan proved calm and accurate in the decisive moments to seal the winning outcome. Kosuke Takeuchi (206-C/F-85) and Ryota Sakurai (194-G-83) delivered 12 points each for the winning side. Tsung-Hsien Chang (192-G-87) responded with 21 points for Taiwan. Creighton Douglas (196-F-85) and Hung Chih-Shan (176-PG-85) finished with 12 points apiece in the loss.
East Asian Championship: Japan coast past Macau - May 17, 2013
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Japan - Macau 101:53
Japan claimed the first win at the East Asian Championship in South Korea. They fired past Macau for 1-1 record in Group A. Yuta Watanabe (200-SF-94) delivered 22 points and 14 rebounds to lead the winners.
Japan led from start to finish in this one. They dominated every facet of the game. Japan built a 25:13 lead ten minutes into the game. They exploded with 28 points in the second period to gain a 53:27 halftime advantage [read more]
Japan - Macau 101:53
Japan claimed the first win at the East Asian Championship in South Korea. They fired past Macau for 1-1 record in Group A. Yuta Watanabe (200-SF-94) delivered 22 points and 14 rebounds to lead the winners. Japan led from start to finish in this one. They dominated every facet of the game. Japan built a 25:13 lead ten minutes into the game. They exploded with 28 points in the second period to gain a 53:27 halftime advantage. Japan did not loosen the grasp in the third term. They dropped 23 points to secure a 35-point buffer before the final stanza. Taiwan managed just 12 points in the fourth quarter as Japan cruised to the victory. Kosuke Kanamaru (193-F/G-89) netted 15 points, while Makoto Hiejima (190-G-90) added 14 points in the victory. Ka Tong Lai (191-C-95) responded with 15 points for Macau. Tong Fai Cheong (190-PG-93) had 14 points in the losing case.
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