Japanese JBL / BJ-League 2011-2012 Season

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Later on, Aishin and Panasonic will decide the series.

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Shimane Susanoo Magic has solidified their sixth seed berth in the western conference playoff bracket in the BJ-League 2012 playoffs. However, I do feel sorry for the Miyazaki Shining Suns who are experiencing team turmoil due to financial constraints.

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Most Valuable Player:
JR Sakuragi (Aishin SeaHorses)

All JBL Team:
JR Sakuragi (Aishin SeaHorses)
Joji Takeuchi (Hitachi SunRockerz)
Takuya Kawamura (Link Tochigi Brex)
Takehiko Orimo (Levanga Hokkaido)
Shinsuke Kashiwagi (Aishin SeaHorses)

oh wow. Orimo still playing? how old is he now? must be in his 40's, no?

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Aishin SeaHorses advances to the JBL Finals after a 76-64 win over the Panasonic Trians.

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Osaka Evessa have announced that Lynn Washington has announced his retirement.

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The JBL Finals between the Aishin SeaHorses and Toyota Alvark is a match-up between the first seed and second seed. They had a similar clash in the Emperor's Cup in January where Toyota won over Aishin. Since then, Aishin had played better and won the regular season with the best record as they were using the finals loss against Toyota. It is a best of five series.

Game 1 - 4/18
Game 2 - 4/19
Game 3 - 4/21
*Game 4 - 4/22
*Game 5 - 4/23

* - If necessary.

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Eastern Conference

1. Hamamatsu Phoenix Higashimikawa (33-15)
2. Yokohama B-Corsairs (27-21)
3. Akita Northern Happinets (28-22)
4. Niigata Albirex (26-22)
5. Sendai 89ers (25-23)
6. Toyama Grouses (24-24)

Western Conference

1. Okinawa-Ryukyu Golden Kings (35-13)
2. Osaka Evessa (33-15)
3. Shiga Lakestars (32-16)
4. Kyoto Hannaryz (31-17)
5. Rizing Fukuoka (30-18)
6. Shimane Susanoo Magic (26-24)

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JBL 2012 Finals will be played later this day.

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Aishin Seahorses draws first blood with a 73-70 win over the Toyota Alvark.

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JBL Finals 2012: Game 1 Dome Shots

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Is there any info on an upcoming tryout for the BJ League? Thanks in advance.

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Is there any info on an upcoming tryout for the BJ League? Thanks in advance.

Hi, BJ-League tryouts are not held simultaneously unless it is for the BJ-League Draft. Team tryouts normally start in September. Follow the BJ-League from their homepage for the announcements: http://www.bj-league.com/bj/Top.do

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Toyota Alvark bounces back by wining game 2 of the JBL Finals 79-70. Series tied at 1-1.

[mtmatsum]

Oh I c, thanks. Do you have any word on the "Draft" tryout?

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Oh I c, thanks. Do you have any word on the "Draft" tryout?

As of the moment, none. BJ-League office are busy on the coming playoffs and after that audit. Right around August, we can expect announcements from the BJ-League about the draft.

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Congratulations to the Toyota Alvark, the JBL 2011-2012 Champions. The acquisition of Kosuke Takeuchi in the offseason had a championship vibe and one indicator was when they won the All Japan Tournament earlier in the year. Overall, it was a team effort as Keijuro Matsui said.

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In the far east, the Takamatsu Five Arrows are synonymous with futility. 23 game losing streak and counting.

[mtmatsum]

Ah okay, thanks. I appreciate it.

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Shimane Susanoo Magic forward Michael Parker is looking likely to run away with this season's scoring championship. His fourth consecutive title.