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Fukushima Fire Bonds

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Japan B League 2 628 Club Friendlies 9 Japan B League Early Cup 5 Japan Emperor Cup 4
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Japan B League 2 04/20 06:00 32 [5] Fukushima Fire Bonds v Yamagata Wyverns [3] W 88-69
Japan B League 2 04/14 05:10 31 Niigata Albirex v Fukushima Fire Bonds W 57-92
Japan B League 2 04/13 08:40 31 [7] Niigata Albirex v Fukushima Fire Bonds [5] W 71-90
Japan B League 2 04/07 04:30 30 [5] Fukushima Fire Bonds v Koshigaya Alphas [2] L 75-101
Japan B League 2 04/06 06:00 30 [5] Fukushima Fire Bonds v Koshigaya Alphas [2] L 94-101
Japan B League 2 03/31 06:00 29 [1] Altiri Chiba v Fukushima Fire Bonds [5] L 91-74
Japan B League 2 03/30 06:00 29 [1] Altiri Chiba v Fukushima Fire Bonds [5] L 97-91
Japan B League 2 03/27 10:10 28 [7] Niigata Albirex v Fukushima Fire Bonds [5] W 75-93
Japan B League 2 03/24 04:30 27 [5] Fukushima Fire Bonds v Kobe Storks [4] L 73-86
Japan B League 2 03/23 06:00 27 [5] Fukushima Fire Bonds v Kobe Storks [4] L 73-81
Japan B League 2 03/16 05:00 26 [2] Rising Zephyr Fukuoka v Fukushima Fire Bonds [5] L 90-73
Japan B League 2 03/15 10:00 26 [2] Rising Zephyr Fukuoka v Fukushima Fire Bonds [5] W 77-81
Japan B League 2 03/10 04:30 25 [5] Fukushima Fire Bonds v Koshigaya Alphas [2] L 76-89
Japan B League 2 03/09 06:00 25 [5] Fukushima Fire Bonds v Koshigaya Alphas [2] W 84-80
Japan B League 2 03/03 06:00 24 [3] Aomori Wat's v Fukushima Fire Bonds [5] L 85-82
Japan B League 2 03/02 06:00 24 [3] Aomori Wat's v Fukushima Fire Bonds [5] L 92-84
Japan B League 2 02/25 04:00 23 [4] Yamagata Wyverns v Fukushima Fire Bonds [5] W 79-90
Japan B League 2 02/24 07:00 23 [4] Yamagata Wyverns v Fukushima Fire Bonds [5] W 77-91
Japan B League 2 02/18 04:30 22 [5] Fukushima Fire Bonds v Veltex Shizuoka [5] W 98-93
Japan B League 2 02/17 04:15 22 [5] Fukushima Fire Bonds v Veltex Shizuoka [5] L 79-88
Japan B League 2 02/11 03:40 21 [6] Iwate Big Bulls v Fukushima Fire Bonds [5] L 77-58
Japan B League 2 02/10 08:00 21 [6] Iwate Big Bulls v Fukushima Fire Bonds [5] W 78-80
Japan B League 2 02/04 04:30 20 [5] Fukushima Fire Bonds v Ehime Orange Vikings [7] L 81-88
Japan B League 2 02/03 06:00 20 [5] Fukushima Fire Bonds v Ehime Orange Vikings [7] L 82-85
Japan B League 2 01/31 10:00 19 [5] Fukushima Fire Bonds v Niigata Albirex [7] W 88-83
Japan B League 2 01/28 05:00 18 [1] Shiga Lakes v Fukushima Fire Bonds [5] W 105-108
Japan B League 2 01/27 05:00 18 [1] Shiga Lakes v Fukushima Fire Bonds [5] L 105-89
Japan B League 2 01/21 04:30 17 [5] Fukushima Fire Bonds v Iwate Big Bulls [6] W 81-78
Japan B League 2 01/20 06:00 17 [5] Fukushima Fire Bonds v Iwate Big Bulls [6] W 77-72
Japan B League 2 01/07 04:30 16 [5] Fukushima Fire Bonds v Altiri Chiba [1] L 84-104

Wikipedia - Fukushima Firebonds

The Fukushima Firebonds (福島ファイヤーボンズ (Fukushima Faiyābonzu)) are a professional basketball team that compete in the second division of the Japanese B.League.

History

In May 2013 Fukushima Prefecture was announced as the successful bidder for an expansion franchise to enter the 2014-15 season of the bj-league. The league management included the region's recovery from the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami and the long-term feasibility of the bidding company, Fukushima Sports Entertainment, as reasons for the successful bid.

In June 2014, the team announced Hiroki Fujita as the inaugural head coach.

As an expansion team, the Firebonds received the first pick in the 2014-15 rookie draft, selecting forward Shota Kanno, a Fukushima Prefecture native. Takumi Masuko was selected in the second round. In July 2014 the team signed American players James Hughes and Nick Thompson as their two foreign players.

2014-15 season

The team commenced play in the bj-league in October 2014 and had their first regular-season win in a match against the Aomori Wat's on 5 October 2015. The team finished the season with a 21-31 record, securing a playoff berth in the second-last game of the regular season. They were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs 0-2 by the Iwate Big Bulls.

2015-16 season

During the off-season, the team renewed the contract of Fujita as head coach and signed Le'Bryan Nash, Joseph Taylor and Stephan Van Treese as import players. Masaya Karimata was named team captain and Kenya Tomori was named vice-captain.

The Fukushima Fire Bonds are a professional basketball team based in Fukushima, Japan. The team was founded in 2011 and has quickly become a powerhouse in the Japanese basketball league. The team's name, "Fire Bonds," represents the strong bond and unity of the players and the community of Fukushima in the wake of the devastating 2011 earthquake and nuclear disaster.

The team is known for their fast-paced and exciting style of play, with a focus on teamwork, hustle, and determination. The players are known for their skill, athleticism, and passion for the game, making them a formidable opponent on the court.

The Fukushima Fire Bonds have a dedicated fan base that supports them through thick and thin, cheering them on at every game and showing their unwavering loyalty. The team's success and resilience in the face of adversity have made them a source of inspiration and pride for the people of Fukushima and beyond.