San-en Neophoenix

San-en NeoPhoenix (三遠ネオフェニックス, San'en Neofenikkusu) is a B.League professional basketball team, based in the eastern Mikawa and Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture region of central Japan.

The team was founded in 1965 as the company team of the OSG Corporation, a Toyokawa-based machine parts manufacturer. It remained a local team in Aichi prefecture until 1995, when it first participated in the All-Japan Professional Basketball Championships. It joined the Japan Basketball League (JBL) in 1999, winning the Second Division championship in 2000. “Higashimikawa” was added to the team name in 2007, when its home stadium was moved to Toyohashi. It ended the 2007 season in third place.

From 2008, the Higashimikawa Phoenix joined the new bj league, and the following year, “Hamamatsu” was added to the team name to emphasize the compound franchise among Toyohashi, Hamamatsu, and the surrounding districts and the team was legally registered as an independent corporation under the name of “Phoenix Communications”. The team signed the noted Chinese basketball star, Sun Mingming, in 2008.

In July 2015 it was announced that the team will compete in the first division of the new Japan Professional Basketball League, which will commence from October 2016. Accordingly it was changed the club name to "SAN-EN NEOPHOENIX", and transferred to the home arena to Toyohashi.

The San-en Neophoenix is a professional basketball team based in Shizuoka, Japan, competing in the B.League, Japan's top-tier basketball league. Established in 2000, the team has quickly become a prominent force in Japanese basketball, known for its dynamic playing style and passionate fan base.

The Neophoenix, symbolizing rebirth and resilience, embodies the spirit of the team as they strive for excellence on the court. With a roster that features a mix of talented domestic players and international stars, the team showcases a blend of skill, athleticism, and teamwork. Their home games are held at the Shizuoka Prefectural Gymnasium, where fans create an electric atmosphere, rallying behind their team with unwavering support.

The San-en Neophoenix is not just about basketball; they are deeply committed to community engagement and youth development, hosting clinics and events to inspire the next generation of players. With a focus on growth and ambition, the Neophoenix aims to elevate their status in the league and bring home championships, making them a team to watch in the ever-evolving landscape of Japanese basketball.