Saitama Broncos
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The Saitama Broncos (さいたまブロンコス, Saitama Buronkosu) is a men's professional basketball club based in Tokorozawa, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. It calls the whole prefecture home and its main home arenas are Tokorozawa Municipal Gymnasium and Saitama Super Arena in Chūō-ku, Saitama City. It competes in the B.League.
History
- 1982: founded as an amateur Mazda Auto Tokyo (マツダオート東京, Matsuda Ōto Tōkyō, a dealer of Mazda Motor) basketball club.
- 1983: The nickname Broncos taken from Santa Clara University.
- 1987: Promoted to Japan Basketball League division 1.
- 1991: Club renamed to "Ẽfini Tokyo" (アンフィニ東京, Anfini Tōkyō)
- 1996: The company club was dissolved.
- 1997: Restarts as a community-based club "ME Tokorozawa Broncos" (ME所沢ブロンコス, Emu-ī Tokorozawa Buronkos). From a lower-tier "Kantō Corporate League" (関東実業団リーグ, Kantō Zitsugyō-dan Rīgu).
- 1998: Renamed "Tokorozawa Broncos" (所沢ブロンコス, Tokorozawa Buronkos). Promoted to the JBL division 2.
- 1999: The league reorganisation put the team to the new JBL.
- 2000: Adds Saitama City to its hometowns. Renamed hiragana "Saitama Broncos" (さいたまブロンコス, Saitama Buronkosu).
- 2002-03, 2004-05: Wins the premiership in two-peat.
- 2005: Quits the JBL. Renamed kanji "Saitama Broncos" (埼玉ブロンコス, Saitama Buronkosu). Competes in the bj league as an inaugural member.
The Saitama Broncos are a professional basketball team based in Saitama, Japan. They compete in the B.League, the top professional basketball league in Japan. The team was founded in 2005 and has since established itself as a competitive force in the league.
Known for their fast-paced and high-energy style of play, the Saitama Broncos have a dedicated fan base that supports them both at home games and on the road. The team's colors are blue and white, and their mascot is a bronco, symbolizing their strength and determination on the court.
The Saitama Broncos have a talented roster of players, both domestic and international, who work together to achieve success on the court. With a strong coaching staff and a commitment to excellence, the team continues to strive for greatness and make their mark in the world of Japanese basketball.
Known for their fast-paced and high-energy style of play, the Saitama Broncos have a dedicated fan base that supports them both at home games and on the road. The team's colors are blue and white, and their mascot is a bronco, symbolizing their strength and determination on the court.
The Saitama Broncos have a talented roster of players, both domestic and international, who work together to achieve success on the court. With a strong coaching staff and a commitment to excellence, the team continues to strive for greatness and make their mark in the world of Japanese basketball.