2017–18 B.League season

The 2017–18 B.League season was the second season of the Japanese B.League.[1]

2017–18 B.League season
LeagueB.League
Season2017–18
DatesSeptember 29, 2017 – May 8, 2018
Finals
ChampionsAlvark Tokyo
Runners-upChiba Jets
PromotedAkita Northern Happinets
Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka
Tokyo Hachioji Trains
RelegatedNishinomiya Storks
Shimane Susanoo Magic
Iwate Big Bulls
Awards
MVPMakoto Hiejima
Finals MVPDaiki Tanaka
Statistical leaders
Points Davante Gardner
Rebounds Nick Fazekas
Assists Naoki Uto
Records
Highest attendance6,299
Lowest attendance956
2016-17
2018-19

Regular season

# B1 W L PCT GB GP
1 SeaHorses Mikawa4812.80060
2 Chiba Jets Funabashi4614.767260
3 Alvark Tokyo4416.733460
4 Ryukyu Golden Kings4218.700660
5 Kawasaki Brave Thunders4119.683760
6 Tochigi Brex3426.5671460
7 Kyoto Hannaryz3426.5671460
8 Nagoya Diamond Dolphins3129.5171760
9 Sun Rockers Shibuya2832.4672060
10 Niigata Albirex BB2832.4672060
11 Levanga Hokkaido2634.4332260
12 San-en NeoPhoenix2535.4172360
13 Osaka Evessa2436.4002460
14 Shiga Lakestars2436.4002460
15 Toyama Grouses2436.4002460
16 Yokohama B-Corsairs1842.3003060
17 Nishinomiya Storks1248.2003660
18 Shimane Susanoo Magic1149.1833760



Playoffs

 
Quarter-finalsSemi-finalsFinal
 
                      
 
 
 
 
1
SeaHorses Mikawa
7780
 
 
 
6
Tochigi Brex
6375
 
1
SeaHorses Mikawa
6571
 
 
 
3
Alvark Tokyo
6973
 
3
Alvark Tokyo
8278
 
 
 
7
Kyoto Hannaryz
7569
 
3
Alvark Tokyo
85
 
 
 
2
Chiba Jets
60
 
4
Ryukyu Golden Kings
696617
 
 
 
8
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
716212
 
4
Ryukyu Golden Kings
6164
 
 
 
2
Chiba Jets
7472
 
2
Chiba Jets
876122
 
 
5
Kawasaki Brave Thunders
657115
 

Final

NHK BS-1, Sponavi Live, DAZN, TV Tokyo
May 26
2:05 pm
Alvark Tokyo 85, Chiba Jets 60
Scoring by quarter: 19-18, 24-15, 18-16, 24-11
Yokohama Arena, Yokohama
Attendance: 12,005

Relegation playoffs

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
15
Toyama Grouses
709318
 
 
 
18
Shimane Susanoo Magic
907313
 
15
Toyama Grouses
76
 
 
 
16
Yokohama B-Corsairs
79
 
16
Yokohama B-Corsairs
8310220
 
 
17
Nishinomiya Storks
868118
 
B1B2 P/R final
   
15 Toyama Grouses 88
B2-4 Kumamoto Volters 85

Individual statistic leaders

CategoryPlayerTeamStatistic
Points per gameDavante GardnerNiigata Albirex BB28.7
Rebounds per gameNick FazekasKawasaki Brave Thunders10.9
Assists per gameNaoki UtoToyama Grouses7.7
Steals per gameMichael ParkerChiba Jets Funabashi1.9
Blocks per gameHasheem ThabeetYokohama B-Corsairs2.3
Turnovers per gameNaoki UtoToyama Grouses3.2
Fouls per gameD'or FischerShiga Lakestars3.4
Minutes per gameNaoki UtoToyama Grouses34.5
FT%Kosuke KanamaruSeaHorses Mikawa93.2%
3FG%Shuhei KitagawaLink Tochigi Brex41.7%

B2 Regular season

2017–18 B.League season
Final positions
ChampionsRizing Zephyr Fukuoka
Runners-upAkita Northern Happinets
Awards
MVPShigehiro Taguchi
Finals MVPJosh Peppers
Statistical leaders
Points Chehales Tapscott
Rebounds Reginald Warren
Assists Takumi Furuno
Records
Highest attendance4,721
Lowest attendance277
# B2 W L PCT GB GP
1 Akita Northern Happinets546.90060
2 Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka4713.783760
3 Kumamoto Volters4119.6831360
4 Toyotsu Fighting Eagles Nagoya3921.6501560
5 Cyberdyne Ibaraki Robots3822.6331660
6 Fukushima Firebonds3822.6331660
7 Hiroshima Dragonflies3327.5502160
8 Ehime Orange Vikings3327.5502160
9 Gunma Crane Thunders3228.5332260
10 Kanazawa Samuraiz2832.4672660
11 Shinshu Brave Warriors2535.4172960
12 Passlab Yamagata Wyverns2535.4172960
13 Kagawa Five Arrows2238.3673260
14 Sendai 89ers2139.3503360
15 Earth Friends Tokyo Z2040.3333460
16 Bambitious Nara1941.3173560
17 Aomori Wat's1842.3003660
18 Iwate Big Bulls753.1174760

B2 playoffs

 
Semi-finalsFinal
 
              
 
 
 
 
1
Akita Northern Happinets
8599
 
 
 
4
Kumamoto Volters
8165
 
1
Akita Northern Happinets
837312
 
 
 
2
Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka
698215
 
2
Rizing Zephyr Fukuoka
10394
 
 
3
Toyotsu Fighting Eagles Nagoya
9572
 
 
Third place
 
    
 
 
 
 
4
Kumamoto Volters
7985
 
 
3
Toyotsu Fighting Eagles Nagoya
7778
 
B2B3 P/R final
   
18 Iwate Big Bulls 55
B3-1 Tokyo Hachioji Trains 83

B2 Individual statistic leaders

CategoryPlayerTeamStatistic
Points per gameChehales TapscottKagawa Five Arrows22.1
Rebounds per gameReginald WarrenKagawa Five Arrows12.7
Assists per gameTakumi FurunoKumamoto Volters7.1
Steals per gameTakuya NakayamaAkita Northern Happinets2.1
Blocks per gameKadeem ColebyAkita Northern Happinets1.7
Turnovers per gameTshilidzi NephaweBambitious Nara3.0
Fouls per gameNyika WilliamsEhime Orange Vikings3.3
Minutes per gameTatsuhiko ToshinoEhime Orange Vikings33.1
FT%Shigehiro TaguchiAkita Northern Happinets88.7%
3FG%Kohei FukuzawaToyotsu Fighting Eagles Nagoya44.5%

B3 season

2017–18 B.League season
Final positions
ChampionsTokyo Hachioji Trains
Awards
MVPHiroya Ogane
Statistical leaders
Points Patrick Simon
Rebounds Patrick Simon
Assists Eiji Sumihiro

B3 First stage

# B3 First Stage W L PCT GB GP
1 Tokyo Hachioji Trains82.80010
2 Tokyo Excellence73.700110
3 Kagoshima Rebnise55.500310
4 Saitama Broncos55.400310
5 Otsuka Corporation Alphas46.400410
6 Tokyo Cinq Reves19.100710


B3 regular season

# B3 Regular season W L PCT GB GP
1 Tokyo Hachioji Trains266.81332
2 Otsuka Corporation Alphas239.719332
3 Tokyo Excellence2111.656532
4 Saitama Broncos2012.625632
5 Toyoda Gosei Scorpions1913.594732
6 Kagoshima Rebnise1418.4381232
7 Aisin AW Areions Anjo1121.3441532
8 Tokyo Cinq Reves527.1562132
9 Tokio Marine Nichido Big Blue527.1562132



B3 Final stage

# B3 Final Stage W L PCT GB GP
1 Tokyo Hachioji Trains173.85020
2 Otsuka Corporation Alphas137.650420
3 Tokyo Excellence128.600520
4 Kagoshima Rebnise812.400920
5 Saitama Broncos812.400920
6 Tokyo Cinq Reves218.1001520



B3 Individual statistic leaders

CategoryPlayerTeamStatistic
Points per gamePatrick SimonToyoda Gosei Scorpions21.323
Rebounds per gamePatrick SimonToyoda Gosei Scorpions10.806
Assists per gameEiji SumihiroToyoda Gosei Scorpions5.5
Steals per gameAndre MurrayTokyo Cinq Reves2.167
Blocks per gameJustin HeroldTokyo Excellence1.188
FT%Ryuichiro NakazonoKagoshima Rebnise94.7%
3FG%Kenta TateyamaKagoshima Rebnise42.1%

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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