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Just when I finally became able to recognize the different faces of the cheerleaders (at first, they looked the same to me), the season ends, and they will be replaced next season.717 views
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Cheerleader in the stands!583 views
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A bit of rythmn gymnastics.559 views
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Shiga LakeStars cheerleaders.546 views
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A long line outside Kyoto City Gymnasium on Oct. 3, 2009 before noon when gates opened for the Kyoto Hannaryz debut game in the bj-league.529 views
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Risa リサ462 views
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The Shiga Lakestars played against Takamatsu Five Arrows again on Oct. 31-Nov. 1, 2009 at Hikone Shimin Taiiku Center gym, a 20-min. walk from Hikone Station. These photos were taken on Oct. 31, 2009.448 views
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Shiga LakeStars poster for home games at Shiga Prefectural Gym in Otsu. 442 views
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On Oct. 10, 2009 (Sat.) at Yasu Sogo Taiikukan Gymnasium, the Shiga Lakestars held their first home game in Shiga Prefecture for the 2009-2010 season. They already played the season opener in an away game in Kyoto the preceding weekend.346 views
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Shiga Prefectural Cultural and Industrial Exchange Hall (Shiga Kenritsu Bunka Sangyo Koryu Kaikan) near Maibara Station. Venue of the bj-league pro basketball game between the Shiga LakeStars and Toyama Grouses on held on March 22, 2009.327 views
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On the evening of March 6, 2009, the Tokyo Apache basketball team played an exciting game against the Shiga LakeStars at Komazawa Gymnasium in Setagaya Ward, Tokyo.306 views
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Shiga Prefectural Gymnasium in Otsu, venue of the bj-league pro basketball game between the Shiga LakeStars and Fukuoka Rizing on Jan. 11, 2009. 滋賀県立体育館299 views
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On March 6, 2010 (Sat.), the Shiga Lakestars played against Tokyo Apache. The game was held at the Yokohama Bunka Gymnasium in Yokohama.294 views
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The Shiga Lakestars played against Osaka Evessa on Oct. 24-25, 2009 at Moriyama Shimin Taiikukan gym, a short bus ride from Moriyama Station. Special shuttle buses ran from the station to the gym.222 views
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Mike Sakan, local boy from Kusatsu, Shiga.201 views
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The Lakestars shake hands with fans as they leave the court.173 views
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Julius Ashby173 views
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Soon after we entered the gym, they started introducing the players.163 views
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Team captain Fujiwara Takamichi speaks.160 views
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Magnee, Shiga LakeStars official mascot modeled after the Lake Biwa catfish. Kind of strange seeing a fish with two legs...155 views
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David Benoit congratulates the Lakestars for their win. However, he got his revenge the next day when the Hannaryz beat the Lakestars 85-81.153 views
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Ray's fans. And farewell to the LakeStars for 2008-09. I never saw them again this season. They won this game, but ended up in 5th place (out of 6 teams in the conference) and didn't make it to the playoffs.144 views
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GumQ141 views
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The game's MVP was Ogawa Shinya who was very embarrassed to be the MVP as he thought Joho should be MVP.139 views
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Lakestars Head Coach Robert Pierce speaks.132 views
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Ray's fan (maybe wife?)128 views
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The LakeStars shake hands or high five fans.125 views
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Mike Sakan, local boy from Kusatsu, Shiga.120 views
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Bobby Nash gives autographs after the game.117 views
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Tokyo Apache shake hands with fans.117 views
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Kyoto Hannaryz116 views
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Bobby Nash passing in front of 40-year-old Mahmould Abdul-Rauf.116 views
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Josh Bostic going up against many men in white.114 views
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Final score: Apache 68 and Lakestars 78. The Lakestars also beat the Apache again the next day.108 views
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Inside the lobby of the gym are cutouts of the Hannaryz players. 107 views
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Aimi アイミ106 views
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Bobby receives a DVD player.105 views
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Shiika シィカ104 views
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Josh Bostic104 views
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In a hard-fought match, the Shiga Lakestars sqeaked by Osaka Evessa 66-64. They beat Osaka the next day as well, 83-80 in another close game. With 6 wins and 2 losses so far, the Lakestars head the Western Conference.104 views
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LakeStars looking somewhat dejected.103 views
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Bobby Nash102 views
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Bobby Nash wins MVP with a prize from TV station Biwako Broadcasting.101 views
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Lakestars bowing to the crowd.100 views
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Reda Rhalimi really stands out.99 views
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Hannaryz98 views
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Shiga LakeStars official mascot, Magnee (modeled after the Lake Biwa catfish).96 views
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Coach Robert Pierce comments in English about the game. He also speaks some Japanese.94 views
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Chris Schlatter #494 views
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If you feel down or depressed, see a basketball game to cheer you up.94 views
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Victory huddle92 views
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Risa リサ91 views
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Bobby Nash (No. 33) , from the University of Hawaii at Manoa (my alma mater too).91 views
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2009-2010 season opening game and Kyoto Hannaryz debut game tip-off at 2 pm on Oct. 3, 2009 at Kyoto City Gymnasium in front of 1,888 spectators.91 views
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Head Coach Robert Pierce high five with the crowd.91 views
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Risa リサ89 views
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See all players on both teams.89 views
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Magnee joins the Lakestars cheerleaders.89 views
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LakeStars and Evessa player shake hands after the game.88 views
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An almost-full Kyoto City Gymnasium in Nishi-Kyogoku Sports Park near Nishi-Kyogoku Station on the Hankyu Line.88 views
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Kaorin カオリン87 views
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Brayden Billbe is pestered by a Fukuoka Rizing player.87 views
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Hannaryz mascot named "Chin-tiger" (baby tiger).87 views
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No stepping back for Gary Hamilton #2.87 views
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Sayo サヨ86 views
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Introduction of starting five for Hannaryz.86 views
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Mike Hall #2386 views
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According to legend, one day, Ii Naotaka, the third lord of Hikone Castle, was doing falconry in Tokyo and was near a temple when he saw this cat raising its paw. He was led inside the temple where he was able to rest inside.86 views
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Japanese players high five with the crowd.86 views
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Bobby Nash is from the University of Hawaii at Manoa (my alma mater as well). His father is the current basketball coach at UH and was one of the Fabulous Five at UH during the early '70s.85 views
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Sponsors85 views
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The first of many shots of Chris Schlatter sinking in a ball.85 views
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Mikey Marshall joined the team in early March, about a week before this game. He is the apparent replacement for Bobby Nash who was released from the team in early March 2010. Missed seeing Bobby, a fellow Hawaiian.85 views
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Final score, LakeStars 78, Osaka 81. The LakeStars lose their debut game by a heartbreaking 3 points.84 views
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Brayden Billbe84 views
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Dunk84 views
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Bobby84 views
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Bobby Nash84 views
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Luke Zellar.84 views
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Hannaryz practicing.84 views
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Kyoto Hannaryz debut game tip-off.84 views
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Shiga Lakestars Gary Hamilton #284 views
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Shiga Lakestars boosters booing a Hannaryz free throw.84 views
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Luke Zellar #40 passing to Ogawa.84 views
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The cheerleaders appeared whenever there was a time out, even for 20 sec.83 views
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Chin-tiger shoots but misses.83 views
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Abdul-Rauf don't look 40.83 views
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Super tall Reda Rhalimi #55 with the ball as the Lakestars put up a great defense.82 views
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Joho Masashi runs down the court.82 views
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Iwasa Jun #5 is covered.82 views
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Gary Hamilton82 views
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Again, Gary's back is covered.82 views
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Hiko-nyan and Magnee fires up the crowd. Hiko-nyan is a white cat wearing a red samurai helmet modeled after the one worn by Lord Ii Naomasa, the first lord of Hikone Castle.82 views
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The lobby had these life-size cutouts of the players.81 views
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Basketball fans entering Kyoto City Gymnasium. The Hannaryz is the thirteenth and newest franchise in the bj-league pro basketball league in Japan.81 views
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Introduction of Lakestars players. Joho Masashi.81 views
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Lakestars practicing.81 views
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Lakestars wear a white uniform for away games. I still disagree with having a sponsor's name printed on the uniform more prominently than the Shiga Lakestars name which appears as a small logo.81 views
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Bobby Nash passes the ball.81 views
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Shiga LakeStars Cheerleaders80 views
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Ray Schafer is from Alaska, and at 213 cm tall, the tallest LakeStar.80 views
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Ray is one tall guy with long arms.80 views
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Hannaryz scores.80 views
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Five Arrows bow to their boosters and fans.80 views
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Jerseys for sale.79 views
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Introduction of Hannaryz head coach David Benoit (pronounced ""Benwa").79 views
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Upon the introduction of Lakestars players, each one greeted opposing head coach David Benoit. This is Luke Zellar.79 views
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Hannaryz mascot and cheerleaders. Dig those zori slippers they are wearing. No cartwheels in those things.79 views
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Chris sinks in another one.79 views
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A time out for a basketball challenge for these two girls.78 views
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The Hannaryz booster club is called Fannaryz, promoted here by TV idol Yasuda Misako who is from Kyoto.78 views
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Both teams start practicing on court.78 views
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First the cheerleaders wore these black T-shirts and red, harem-style pants. At first, I thought they were hula dancers.78 views
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Good number of Shiga Lakestars boosters. It's easy for them see away games in Kyoto. It's easy for Kyoto fans to see away games in Shiga too.78 views
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Luke Zellar #4078 views
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All eyes on the ball.78 views
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Cheerleaders in a pregame show.77 views
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Tip off to start the game between the Shiga LakeStars and Fukuoka Rizing.77 views
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Introduction of starting lineup.77 views
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Ryan Rourke now sporting some facial hair.77 views
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The name "Hannaryz" refers to the well-known word "hannari" (はんなり or 花なり) which in the Kyoto dialect means classy or distinguished-looking as well as cheery, bright, and colorful.77 views
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Setoyama Kyosuke #34 on the run.77 views
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Reda77 views
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Free throw by Bostic.77 views
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Tip-off77 views
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Magnee and cheerleaders. 77 views
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Chris77 views
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Shiga LakeStars and Osaka Evessa on court for warm-up.76 views
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Lynn Washington, one of the league's top scorers, goes for the basket.76 views
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Brayden Bilbe for free throw. He's from the state of Washington.76 views
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Team captain Fujiwara Takamichi.76 views
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Ryan Rourke, forward76 views
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Time-out entertainment by the LakeStars cheerleaders amd mascot Magnee.76 views
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For their debut game, the Hannaryz played against the Shiga Lakestars. Being close neighbors, the Lakestars and the Hannaryz are destined to be eternal rivals and friends at the same time. There are more games scheduled between Shiga and Kyoto.76 viewsBeing close neighbors, the Lakestars and the Hannaryz are destined to be eternal rivals and friends at the same time. There are more games scheduled between Shiga and Kyoto.
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Introduction of Hannaryz players.76 views
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Hannaryz takes an early lead within the first five minutes of the game.76 views
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Lakestars captain Fujiwara Takamichi #11.76 views
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During a break, the cheerleaders got out a giant slingshot to shoot a prize into the crowd.76 views
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Man-to-man defense.76 views
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Hannaryz head coach David Benoit calmly looks on as his team trails the Lakestars.76 views
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Kojima Yuta #3 passes to Ogawa.76 views
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Going for it.76 views
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Luke Zellar #4076 views
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Chris Schlatter76 views
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Magnee playing around.76 views
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Pregame entertainment started at around 5:10 pm.76 views
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Introduction of LakeStars team members.75 views
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Ryan going for a free throw.75 views
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Team huddle75 views
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Josh and Chris75 views
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Yasu Sogo Taiikukan Gymnasium is a 15-min. bus ride from JR Yasu Station's North Exit. There are very few bus runs to this gym, but there is a shuttle bus from the train station when basketball games are held.75 views
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Rasheed Sparks75 views
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Gary Hamilton shoots.75 views
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Fujiwara Takamichi74 views
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Ogawa Shinya #5 and Takushi Naoto #1, Hannaryz captain.74 views
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Kawabe Taizo #1174 views
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Bobby Nash #33 goes for 3 points.74 views
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Josh74 views
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Mike Hall gets a Halloween face from John Clifford #44.74 views
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Reda74 views
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Ray Schafer dunks one and thrills the crowd.74 views
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Ishibashi Haruyuki74 views
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Ray Schafer is the tallest on the team at 213 cm.73 views
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Ray Schafer successfully block s a shot.73 views
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Ogawa Shinya goes for a three-pointer.73 views
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Speech by coach Robert Pierce.73 views
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Five LakeStars play defense against Joho.73 views
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New LakeStars cheerleaders are already being recruited from May 2009 for the 2009-10 season.73 views
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Autographs73 views
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Pregame entertainment by the Hannaryz cheerleaders.73 views
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Bobby Nash #33 goes for 3 points.73 views
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Joho Masashi #31 and Iwasa Jun #5 were former teammates with Tokyo Apache. 73 views
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Fujiwara Takamichi for a free throw.73 views
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Wara73 views
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Looks like the cheerleader uniforms can be called "hannari." Although I prefer shorts or skirts on cheerleaders.73 views
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Iwasa Jun wants the ball from Fujiwara.73 views
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Cohey and Wara73 views
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Tokyo Apache huddle.73 views
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Shiga LakeStars and Osaka Evessa warming up.72 views
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Shiga Lakestars jerseys, T-shirts, and sweats for sale.72 views
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Corner cheers72 views
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Wearing an autographed Hannaryz T-shirt, the mayor of Kyoto city also speaks.72 views
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Hannaryz huddle72 views
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Lakestars lead 37-28 at halftime.72 views
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Wara going it for it, but is fouled instead.72 views
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Happy high fives with the Lakestars as they start to smell victory.72 views
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Chris taking the ball.72 views
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Players shake hands after the game.72 views
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Final score 120-72, the Lakestars win by a whopping 48 points.72 views
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SATO Hirotaka #972 views
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Entrance lobby is decorated with player cutouts. We had to take off our shoes when entering the Moriyama gym. Slippers were provided.72 views
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These are kid dancers from a local dance school called avex Dance Master Human Academy.72 views
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After the player is introduced, they walked down the cheerleader gauntlet.72 views
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Tokyo Apache head coach in a huddle.72 views
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Also T-shirts.71 views
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