2016–17 B.League season

The 2016–17 B.League season was the first season of the Japanese B.League.[1]

2016–17 B.League season
LeagueB.League
Season2016–17
DurationSeptember 22, 2016 – May 7, 2017
B1 Regular season
Season MVPNick Fazekas
Promoted(B1) Nishinomiya Storks, Shimane Susanoo Magic
(B2) Kanazawa Samuraiz, Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka
Relegated(B2) Sendai 89ers, Akita Happinets
(B3) Tokyo Excellence, Kagoshima Rebnise
B1 Finals
ChampionsLink Tochigi Brex
  Runners-upKawasaki Brave Thunders
Finals MVPTakatoshi Furukawa
Statistical leaders
Points Nick Fazekas
Rebounds Ryan Rossiter
Assists Naoki Uto
Records
Highest attendance7,327
Lowest attendance884
Total attendance1,482,462
Average attendance2,754
2017-18

B1 Regular season

# B1 W L PCT GB GP
1 Toshiba Kawasaki Brave Thunders4911.81760
2 Link Tochigi Brex4614.767360
3 SeaHorses Mikawa4614.733360
4 Alvark Tokyo4416.733560
5 Chiba Jets4416.733560
6 San-en NeoPhoenix3327.5501660
7 Hitachi SunRockers Tokyo-Shibuya3228.5331760
8 Ryukyu Golden Kings2931.4832060
9 Osaka Evessa2832.4672160
10 Niigata Albirex BB2733.4502260
11 Nagoya Diamond Dolphins2733.4502360
12 Kyoto Hannaryz2535.4172360
13 Levanga Hokkaido2337.3832660
14 Shiga Lakestars2139.3502860
15 Toyama Grouses1842.3003160
16 Akita Northern Happinets1842.3003160
17 Yokohama B-Corsairs1644.2673360
18 Sendai 89ers1446.2333560

B1 Playoffs

 
Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
                      
 
 
 
 
1
Kawasaki Brave Thunders
8998
 
 
 
8
Hitachi Sun Rockers
7582
 
1
Kawasaki Brave Thunders
847726
 
 
 
4
Alvark Tokyo
767818
 
4
Alvark Tokyo
9083
 
 
 
5
San-en NeoPhoenix
7574
 
1
Kawasaki Brave Thunders
79
 
 
 
2
Link Tochigi Brex
85
 
3
SeaHorses Mikawa
7681
 
 
 
6
Ryukyu Golden Kings
7275
 
2
Link Tochigi Brex
836314
 
 
 
3
SeaHorses Mikawa
686512
 
2
Link Tochigi Brex
8077
 
 
7
Chiba Jets
7370
 

B1 Relegation playoffs

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
15
Toyama Grouses
6782
 
 
 
18
Sendai 89ers
5968
 
15
Toyama Grouses
79
 
 
 
17
Yokohama B-Corsairs
71
 
16
Akita Northern Happinets
556516
 
 
17
Yokohama B-Corsairs
636417
 
B1B2 P/R final
   
17 Yokohama B-Corsairs 74
B2-4 Hiroshima Dragonflies 53

Sendai 89ers and Akita Happinets were relegated to B2.

B1 Individual statistic leaders

CategoryPlayerTeamStatistic
Points per gameNick FazekasKawasaki Brave Thunders27.1
Rebounds per gameRyan RossiterLink Tochigi Brex13.3
Assists per gameNaoki UtoToyama Grouses4.3
Steals per gameKenta HiroseHitachi SunRockers2.0
Blocks per gameJosh HarrellsonOsaka Evessa1.9
Turnovers per gameJulian MavungaShiga Lakestars3.3
Fouls per gameMarcus DoveKyoto Hannaryz3.3
Minutes per gameSeiya AndoAkita Northern Happinets33.8
FT%Kosuke KanamaruSeaHorses Mikawa90.8%
3FG%Kosuke KanamaruSeaHorses Mikawa42.6%

B2 Regular season

2016–17 B.League season
B2 Regular season
Season MVPTakumi Furuno
B2 Finals
ChampionsNishinomiya Storks
  Runners-upShimane Susanoo Magic
Finals MVPNoriaki Dohara
Statistical leaders
Points Chehales Tapscott
Rebounds Solomon Alabi
Assists Takumi Furuno
Records
Highest attendance4,899
Lowest attendance223
Total attendance647,505
Average attendance1,199
# B2 W L PCT GB GP
1 Shimane Susanoo Magic519.85060
2 Hiroshima Dragonflies4614.767560
3 Nishinomiya Storks4317.717860
4 Gunma Crane Thunders4020.6671160
5 Kumamoto Volters4416.733760
6 Toyotsu Fighting Eagles Nagoya4218.700960
7 Cyberdyne Ibaraki Robots3228.5331960
8 Fukushima Firebonds3030.5002160
9 Ehime Orange Vikings2931.4832260
10 Aomori Wat's2931.4832260
11 Earth Friends Tokyo Z2733.4502460
12 Passlab Yamagata Wyverns2634.4332560
13 Bambitious Nara2436.4002760
14 Tokyo Excellence2238.3672960
15 Kagawa Five Arrows1941.3173160
16 Iwate Big Bulls1545.2503660
17 Shinshu Brave Warriors1446.2333760
18 Kagoshima Rebnise753.1174460

B2 Playoffs

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
1
Shimane Susanoo Magic
605211
 
 
 
4
Hiroshima Dragonflies
55539
 
1
Shimane Susanoo Magic
53
 
 
 
2
Nishinomiya Storks
78
 
2
Nishinomiya Storks
6870
 
 
3
Gunma Crane Thunders
5960
 
3rd place match
   
4 Hiroshima Dragonflies 78
3 Gunma Crane Thunders 65

Shimane Susanoo Magic and Nishinomiya Storks were promoted to B1. Tokyo Excellence and Kagoshima Rebnise were relegated to B3.

B2 Individual statistic leaders

CategoryPlayerTeamStatistic
Points per gameChehales TapscottKagawa Five Arrows19.5
Rebounds per gameSolomon AlabiToyotsu Fighting Eagles Nagoya13.1
Assists per gameTakumi FurunoKumamoto Volters5.1
Steals per gameTakumi FurunoKumamoto Volters2.2
Blocks per gameChukwudiebere MaduabumKagoshima Rebnise2.4
Turnovers per gameTatsuya NishiyamaTokyo Excellence2.9
Fouls per gameTakumi FurunoKumamoto Volters3.0
Minutes per gameKazuto SameshimaKagoshima Rebnise34.0
FT%Masashi ObuchiGunma Crane Thunders84.2%
3FG%Edward YamamotoShimane Susanoo Magic45.3%

B3 season

2016–17 B.League season
B3 Finals
ChampionsRizing Zephyr Fukuoka
  Runners-upKanazawa Samuraiz
Statistical leaders
Points Kyle Richardson (basketball)
Rebounds Kyle Richardson (basketball)
Assists Kyohei Kumazawa
Records
Highest attendance3,083
Lowest attendance61

B3 First stage

# B3 First Stage W L PCT GB GP
1 Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka91.90010
2 Tokyo Hachioji Trains82.800110
3 Kanazawa Samuraiz73.700210
4 Otsuka Corporation Alphas46.400510
5 Tokyo Cinq Reves19.100810
6 Saitama Broncos19.100810

B3 Regular season

# B3 Regular season W L PCT GB GP
1 Kanazawa Samuraiz293.90632
2 Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka284.875132
3 Tokyo Hachioji Trains2111.656832
4 Otsuka Corporation Alphas2012.625932
5 Tokyo Cinq Reves1319.4061632
6 Aisin AW Areions Anjo1319.4061632
7 Saitama Broncos1220.3751732
8 Toyoda Gosei Scorpions527.1562432
9 Tokio Marine Nichido Big Blue329.0942632

B3 Final stage

# B3 Final Stage W L PCT GB GP
1 Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka91.90010
2 Kanazawa Samuraiz82.800110
3 Tokyo Hachioji Trains55.500410
4 Tokyo Cinq Reves46.400510
5 Saitama Broncos37.300610
6 Otsuka Corporation Alphas19.100810

B3 Individual statistic leaders

CategoryPlayerTeamStatistic
Points per gameKyle Richardson (basketball)Otsuka Corporation Alphas19.344
Rebounds per gameKyle Richardson (basketball)Otsuka Corporation Alphas10.875
Assists per gameKyohei KumazawaAisin AW Areions Anjo3.969
Steals per gameYusuke IkedaTokyo Hachioji Trains1.967
Blocks per gameMatthew KendrickToyoda Gosei Scorpions1.677
FT%Kyohei KumazawaAisin AW Areions Anjo89.3%
3FG%Masaya UedaSaitama Broncos41.7%

References

  1. "順位表 - B.LEAGUE(Bリーグ)公式サイト". B.LEAGUE(Bリーグ)公式サイト.
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