Hamamatsu-Higashi Mikawa Phoenix (BJ League) agreed terms with 28-year old American guard Wendell White (198-100kg-84, college: UNLV, agency: Top Notch Sports). Its actually his comeback to Hamamatsu Phoenix as he played here before. White just played at Oita H.Devils (BJ League). In 12 games this season he had very impressive stats: 17.4ppg, 14.0rpg, 3.1apg and 1.0spg. The last season White played also at Oita Heat Devils. In 43 BJ League games last year he recorded also great stats: 18.6ppg, 9.8rpg, 2.6apg and 1.4spg. The list of the past achievements is quite long as He won Japanese BJ League championship title in 2010. White was also voted Asia-Basket.com All-Japanese BJ League 2nd Team in 2011. He has played also professionally in Korea (Dongbu Promy), D-League (Los Angeles D-Fenders). White attended University of Nevada - Las Vegas until 2007 and it will be his sixth season as a professional player.
Washburn re-signs at Yokohama B-Corsairs - 2 days ago
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Yokohama B-Corsairs (B League) confirmed in their roster 27-year old Bulgarian international center Jason Washburn (210-110kg-90, college: Utah, agency: Pensack Sports). He is a dual citizen owning also American passport. Washburn played there last season. In 54 B League games he had 14.6ppg, 7.2rpg and 1.2apg. The previous (15-16) season he played at Sigal Prishtina (SuperLeague) in Kosovo. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and Washburn was exposed to baske... [read more]
Yokohama B-Corsairs (B League) confirmed in their roster 27-year old Bulgarian international center Jason Washburn (210-110kg-90, college: Utah, agency: Pensack Sports). He is a dual citizen owning also American passport. Washburn played there last season. In 54 B League games he had 14.6ppg, 7.2rpg and 1.2apg. The previous (15-16) season he played at Sigal Prishtina (SuperLeague) in Kosovo. The team played in three different competitions (!!!) that year, and Washburn was exposed to basketball on different levels. In 19 SuperLeague games he was third best scorer with impressive 17.2ppg and averaged 8.8rpg (#2 in the league), 1.6apg and 2.0bpg. Washburn helped them to win the league title (twice) and the cup (also twice). A very spectacular season in his career as he was named to Eurobasket.com All-Kosovo League 1st Team and to the All-Star Game. Washburn also played 2 games in FIBA Europe Cup where he recorded 6.0ppg, 5.5rpg and 1.5bpg. He also played 12 games in Balkan League where he got remarkable 17.5ppg, 8.8rpg, 1.3apg and 2.0bpg. Washburn contributed to his team winning the Balkan League championship (twice). Great season indeed as he was selected Eurobasket.com All-Balkan League Defensive Player of the Year, Center of the Year and named to 1st Team. He also spent pre-season at the Hornets in NBA that year. Washburn represented Bulgaria at the Qualifications to European Championships 2017 last year. His stats at that event were 2 games: 16.0ppg, 7.0rpg. Washburn has played also professionally in Belarus (Tsmoki-Minsk), Belgium (Basic Fit Brussels) and Ukraine (Cherkasy). He attended University of Utah until 2013 and it will be his fifth season as a professional player.
Andrisevic named new Hiroshima Dragonflies coach - 5 days ago
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Jamie Andrisevic , who served as an assistant coach for the Kyoto Hannaryz last season, has been hired as the new bench boss of the Hiroshima Dragonflies, the B. League second-division squad announced Friday. Andrisevic, 35, replaces Sako Kenichi , who guided the club from its inception in 2014 through this past season. The Dragonflies went 46-14 in the inaugural B. League campaign. Andrisevic, a former Arizona State post player, worked as an assistant and associated head coach for the Sa... [read more]
Jamie Andrisevic , who served as an assistant coach for the Kyoto Hannaryz last season, has been hired as the new bench boss of the Hiroshima Dragonflies, the B. League second-division squad announced Friday. Andrisevic, 35, replaces Sako Kenichi , who guided the club from its inception in 2014 through this past season. The Dragonflies went 46-14 in the inaugural B. League campaign. Andrisevic, a former Arizona State post player, worked as an assistant and associated head coach for the Santa Cruz Warriors in the NBA Development League (now known as the NBA G League) from 2013-16. 'James was integral to the success we had in Santa Cruz,' Casey Hill, Santa Cruz's head coach from 2013-17, told The Japan Times on Wednesday. 'He helped us create the culture we needed to be successful both in competition and development.' Courtesy of: japantimes.co.jp
Coach Shawn Dennis takes over at Shiga L-Stars - 12 days ago
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Shiga Lakestars (B League) will be led by experienced 52-year old Australian coach Shawn Dennis from Tochigi Brex. He helped them to win the league title. Dennis used to coach New Zealand Women National Team back in 2009. He has coached also professionally for other Australian teams like Illawarra Hawks, Perth Wildcats and Townsville Crocodiles. By Eurobasket Data Center Check also Complete Transfers List in Japan [read more]
Shiga Lakestars (B League) will be led by experienced 52-year old Australian coach Shawn Dennis from Tochigi Brex. He helped them to win the league title. Dennis used to coach New Zealand Women National Team back in 2009. He has coached also professionally for other Australian teams like Illawarra Hawks, Perth Wildcats and Townsville Crocodiles.
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