Japan
Joe Chapman joins Shimane SM
Joe Chapman (193 cm, Marquette’06) will be playing for a different team in the Japanese BJ league this coming 2014-15 season. Chapman will be suiting up for Shimane Susnoo Magic after playing the 2013-14 season for Bambitious Nara. Chapman displayed solid averages during his 50 games for Bambitious Nara. He scored 16.1 ppg and averaged…
Read MoreRyukyu Golden Kings win Japanese BJ title
The Ryukyu Golden Kings Okinawa have won their third Japanese BJ League title after defeating the Akita Northern Happinets 89-103. They used a third-quarter surge to close out the game, by setting up a 20-point lead heading into the final period. The Kings were able to use a window when their three-point shots found their…
Read MoreMarcus Simmons back at Yokohama BC
The Yokohama B-Corsairs from Japan’s BJ League have brought back Marcus Simmons (198 cm, USC’11) this season. He played his rookie season for them in 2011-12. Simmons has already played two games for the B-Corsairs and averaged 15.0 ppg and 4.0 rpg. In 2012 Marcus was drafted by the Frisco Texas Legends from the NBA…
Read MoreCarlos Dixon moves to Gunma
The Gunma Crane Thunders from Japan’s BJ League are looking for solutions to climb out of the cellar of the Eastern Division with just two wins in 15 games. They have added veteran Carlos Dixon (201 cm, Virginia Tech’05) to their roster and are hoping he can infuse some much needed change. Dixon has spent…
Read MoreThomas Kennedy moves to Chiba Jets
Veteran of Japanese hoops Thomas Kennedy (201 cm, Detroit Mercy’10) is headed to Japan’s NBL after spending a few season in the BJ League. He has signed with the Chiba Jets for the 2013-14 season. Thomas has already logged two games for his new team and is currently averaging 9.0 ppg and 4.5 rpg. Kennedy started…
Read MoreDraelon Burns joins Okinawa GK
Draelon Burns (194 cm, De Paul’08) has found a team in Japan’s BJ League for the 2013-14 season, the Ryukyu Golden Kings Okinawa. Burns has already played his first game for his new team and has tallied 17 points and four assists in the win. In 2012-13 Burns averaged 21.8 ppg, 6.6 rpg, and 4.6…
Read MoreBrandon Fields opts for Shiga Lakestars
Brandon Fields (193 cm, Nevada’10) is headed to the Far East after signing with the Shiba Lakestars from Japan’s BJ League this 2013-14 season. The 25-year-old Dallas native has already a couple of games under his belt with his new team and has been averaging 14.0 ppg and 5.0 apg. He began the 2012-13 season…
Read MoreEdwin Ubiles opts for Kyoto
Edwin Ubiles (198 cm, Siena’10) will play in Japan next season after agreeing terms with second tier franchise Kyoto Hannaryz (BJ League). The Puerto Rican-American played for three teams in what was a busy 2012/2013 season. He started the campaign in the French ProA playing for Cholet Basket before heading back to the United States…
Read MoreRick Rickert joins Wakayama Trians
Rick Rickert (211 cm, Minnesota’03) is making his way back to Japan this 2013-14 season via a deal to play for the Wakayama Trians (NBL). The big man is coming off a six-game run with the Wellington Exodus Saints (New Zealand-NBL) where he averaged 18.0 ppg and 12.5 rpg. He helped the team reach as…
Read MoreDillion Sneed now with Osaka Evessa
Dillion Sneed (203 cm, ETSU’06) will join Osaka Evessa from Japan’s BJ league this 2013-14 season. The 29-year-old Chicago native played the 2012-13 season for the Iwate Big Bulls (Japan-BJ League). In 51 games Sneed posted averages of 16.2 ppg and 7.2 rpg. His steady performance led to an invite to participate in the Japanese…
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