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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.733 views
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Cheerleader in the stands!597 views
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A bit of rythmn gymnastics.578 views
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Shiga LakeStars cheerleaders.560 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.549 views
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Risa リサ476 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, 2009.462 views
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Shiga LakeStars poster for home games at Shiga Prefectural Gym in Otsu. 454 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.360 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, 2009.342 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.322 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311 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.310 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.237 views
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Mike Sakan, local boy from Kusatsu, Shiga.216 views
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The Lakestars shake hands with fans as they leave the court.190 views
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Julius Ashby188 views
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Soon after we entered the gym, they started introducing the players.180 views
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Team captain Fujiwara Takamichi speaks.178 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...177 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 85-81.169 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.159 views
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GumQ157 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.156 views
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Lakestars Head Coach Robert Pierce speaks.148 views
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Ray's fan (maybe wife?)144 views
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The LakeStars shake hands or high five fans.139 views
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Bobby Nash gives autographs after the game.133 views
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Bobby Nash passing in front of 40-year-old Mahmould Abdul-Rauf.133 views
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Josh Bostic going up against many men in white.133 views
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Mike Sakan, local boy from Kusatsu, Shiga.132 views
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Tokyo Apache shake hands with fans.130 views
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Kyoto Hannaryz129 views
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Inside the lobby of the gym are cutouts of the Hannaryz players. 126 views
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Josh Bostic123 views
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Final score: Apache 68 and Lakestars 78. The Lakestars also beat the Apache again the next day.123 views
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Aimi アイミ121 views
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Shiga LakeStars official mascot, Magnee (modeled after the Lake Biwa catfish).120 views
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Reda Rhalimi really stands out.120 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.120 views
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Shiika シィカ119 views
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Bobby receives a DVD player.119 views
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If you feel down or depressed, see a basketball game to cheer you up.117 views
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Bobby Nash wins MVP with a prize from TV station Biwako Broadcasting.116 views
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LakeStars looking somewhat dejected.115 views
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Chris Schlatter #4115 views
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Lakestars bowing to the crowd.115 views
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Hannaryz115 views
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Bobby Nash114 views
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Magnee joins the Lakestars cheerleaders.114 views
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Coach Robert Pierce comments in English about the game. He also speaks some Japanese.110 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.110 views
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An almost-full Kyoto City Gymnasium in Nishi-Kyogoku Sports Park near Nishi-Kyogoku Station on the Hankyu Line.110 views
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Victory huddle110 views
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Introduction of starting five for Hannaryz.109 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.109 views
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Luke Zellar.108 views
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Risa リサ106 views
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Bobby Nash (No. 33) , from the University of Hawaii at Manoa (my alma mater too).106 views
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Hannaryz mascot named "Chin-tiger" (baby tiger).106 views
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See all players on both teams.106 views
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Head Coach Robert Pierce high five with the crowd.106 views
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Shiga Lakestars Gary Hamilton #2105 views
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No stepping back for Gary Hamilton #2.104 views
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Shiga Lakestars boosters booing a Hannaryz free throw.104 views
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Risa リサ103 views
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LakeStars and Evessa player shake hands after the game.103 views
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Chin-tiger shoots but misses.103 views
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Mike Hall #23103 views
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Kaorin カオリン102 views
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Hannaryz practicing.102 views
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Kyoto Hannaryz debut game tip-off.102 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.102 views
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Japanese players high five with the crowd.102 views
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Sayo サヨ101 views
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Lakestars practicing.101 views
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Super tall Reda Rhalimi #55 with the ball as the Lakestars put up a great defense.101 views
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Joho Masashi runs down the court.101 views
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Hannaryz mascot and cheerleaders. Dig those zori slippers they are wearing. No cartwheels in those things.101 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.101 views
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The first of many shots of Chris Schlatter sinking in a ball.101 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.100 views
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Final score, LakeStars 78, Osaka 81. The LakeStars lose their debut game by a heartbreaking 3 points.100 views
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Pregame entertainment by the Hannaryz cheerleaders.100 views
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Gary Hamilton100 views
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Luke Zellar #40 passing to Ogawa.100 views
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Luke Zellar #40100 views
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Magnee playing around.100 views
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Brayden Billbe is pestered by a Fukuoka Rizing player.99 views
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Introduction of Lakestars players. Joho Masashi.99 views
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All eyes on the ball.99 views
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Abdul-Rauf don't look 40.99 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.99 views
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The cheerleaders appeared whenever there was a time out, even for 20 sec.98 views
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Dunk98 views
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Bobby98 views
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Bobby Nash98 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.98 views
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The Hannaryz booster club is called Fannaryz, promoted here by TV idol Yasuda Misako who is from Kyoto.98 views
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Introduction of Hannaryz head coach David Benoit (pronounced ""Benwa").98 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.98 views
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Iwasa Jun #5 is covered.98 views
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Hannaryz scores.98 views
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Again, Gary's back is covered.98 views
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Bobby Nash passes the ball.98 views
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Going for it.98 views
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Sponsors97 views
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Introduction of Hannaryz players.97 views
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Hannaryz takes an early lead within the first five minutes of the game.97 views
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Bobby Nash #33 goes for 3 points.97 views
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Setoyama Kyosuke #34 on the run.97 views
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Five Arrows bow to their boosters and fans.97 views
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Brayden Billbe96 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.96 views
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Both teams start practicing on court.96 views
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Magnee and cheerleaders. 96 views
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The lobby had these life-size cutouts of the players.95 views
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Upon the introduction of Lakestars players, each one greeted opposing head coach David Benoit. This is Luke Zellar.95 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.95 views
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Lakestars captain Fujiwara Takamichi #11.95 views
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Man-to-man defense.95 views
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Tip-off95 views
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Shiga LakeStars Cheerleaders94 views
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Ray Schafer is from Alaska, and at 213 cm tall, the tallest LakeStar.94 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.94 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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Wearing an autographed Hannaryz T-shirt, the mayor of Kyoto city also speaks.94 views
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Fujiwara Takamichi for a free throw.94 views
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Reda94 views
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Free throw by Bostic.94 views
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Josh and Chris94 views
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Chris sinks in another one.94 views
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Jerseys for sale.93 views
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Brayden Bilbe for free throw. He's from the state of Washington.93 views
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Cheerleaders in a pregame show.93 views
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Ogawa Shinya #5 and Takushi Naoto #1, Hannaryz captain.93 views
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Hannaryz head coach David Benoit calmly looks on as his team trails the Lakestars.93 views
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Chris Schlatter93 views
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Ray is one tall guy with long arms.92 views
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A time out for a basketball challenge for these two girls.92 views
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During a break, the cheerleaders got out a giant slingshot to shoot a prize into the crowd.92 views
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Kawabe Taizo #1192 views
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Kojima Yuta #3 passes to Ogawa.92 views
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Team huddle92 views
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Hannaryz huddle92 views
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Iwasa Jun wants the ball from Fujiwara.92 views
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Mike Hall gets a Halloween face from John Clifford #44.92 views
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Reda92 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.92 views
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Luke Zellar #4092 views
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Rasheed Sparks92 views
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Chris92 views
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Lynn Washington, one of the league's top scorers, goes for the basket.91 views
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New LakeStars cheerleaders are already being recruited from May 2009 for the 2009-10 season.91 views
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Josh91 views
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Pregame entertainment started at around 5:10 pm.91 views
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Ishibashi Haruyuki91 views
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Shiga LakeStars and Osaka Evessa on court for warm-up.90 views
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Tip off to start the game between the Shiga LakeStars and Fukuoka Rizing.90 views
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Joho Masashi #31 and Iwasa Jun #5 were former teammates with Tokyo Apache. 90 views
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Ogawa goes for a jump shot.90 views
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Lakestars lead 37-28 at halftime.90 views
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Happy high fives with the Lakestars as they start to smell victory.90 views
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Looks like the cheerleader uniforms can be called "hannari." Although I prefer shorts or skirts on cheerleaders.90 views
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Bobby Nash #33 goes for 3 points.90 views
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It went in.90 views
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Introduction of LakeStars team members.89 views
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Introduction of starting lineup.89 views
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Ryan Rourke now sporting some facial hair.89 views
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Time-out entertainment by the LakeStars cheerleaders amd mascot Magnee.89 views
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Lakestars boosters were a loud bunch.89 views
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Iwasa Jun is easy to spot with his skin head.89 views
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Chris taking the ball.89 views
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Cohey and Wara89 views
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Gary Hamilton shoots.89 views
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Ray Schafer dunks one and thrills the crowd.89 views
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Shiga Lakestars jerseys, T-shirts, and sweats for sale.88 views
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Team captain Fujiwara Takamichi.88 views
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Ryan Rourke, forward88 views
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Speech by coach Robert Pierce.88 views
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Five LakeStars play defense against Joho.88 views
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John Humphrey and Bobby Nash88 views
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A few words by Apache head coach Joe Bryant. He said that bj league games are fun, and we should all come out to see the games. I agree.88 views
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Autographs88 views
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Shinya takes the ball.88 views
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Wara going it for it, but is fouled instead.88 views
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Another successful layup by Chris.88 views
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Shiga Lakestars cheerleaders are hot this season too.88 views
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Cheerleader in our midst.88 views
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Final score 120-72, the Lakestars win by a whopping 48 points.88 views
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SATO Hirotaka #988 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.88 views
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Tokyo Apache head coach in a huddle.88 views
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Shiga LakeStars warming up.87 views
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