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Japan B League 2 04/20 06:05 1 [6] Aomori Wat's v Fukushima Fire Bonds [7] L 80-69
Japan B League 2 04/19 06:05 1 [6] Caruso/Trusendi v Fukushima Fire Bonds [7] W 83-109
Japan B League 2 04/13 04:35 1 [7] Fukushima Fire Bonds v Altiri Chiba [1] L 62-91
Japan B League 2 04/12 06:05 1 [7] Fukushima Fire Bonds v Altiri Chiba [1] L 79-86
Japan B League 2 04/06 05:00 1 [4] Fukui Blowwinds v Fukushima Fire Bonds [7] W 68-77
Japan B League 2 04/05 08:00 1 [4] Fukui Blowwinds v Fukushima Fire Bonds [7] L 76-69
Japan B League 2 03/30 04:35 1 [7] Fukushima Fire Bonds v Shinshu Brave Warriors [3] L 72-90
Japan B League 2 03/29 04:15 1 [7] Fukushima Fire Bonds v Shinshu Brave Warriors [3] W 78-53
Japan B League 2 03/26 10:05 1 [7] Fukushima Fire Bonds v Yamagata Wyverns [5] L 66-74
Japan B League 2 03/23 05:05 1 [6] Kobe Storks v Fukushima Fire Bonds [7] L 95-78
Japan B League 2 03/22 07:05 1 [6] Kobe Storks v Fukushima Fire Bonds [7] L 79-69
Japan B League 2 03/16 06:00 1 [7] Ehime Orange Vikings v Fukushima Fire Bonds [7] L 71-65

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 Prefecture, Japan. Known for their resilience and competitive spirit, the Fire Bonds compete in Japan's B.League, showcasing talented players and a passionate fan base. The team embodies the spirit of Fukushima, emphasizing community pride, perseverance, and a commitment to excellence both on and off the court. With a dynamic playing style and a focus on developing local talent, the Fukushima Fire Bonds continue to grow as a prominent presence in Japanese professional basketball.