Gunma Crane Thunders defeat Ibaraki Robots in preseason match

The Gunma Crane Thunders defeated the Ibaraki Robots 80–74 in a preseason basketball match. Key performers for Gunma included Kelly Blackshear Jr. and Stanley Johnson, who both scored 23 points. Head coach Kyle Milling noted that while the team faced challenges with fouls and coordination typical of early-season games, the players showed improvement in resolving issues on the court.

In other B.League news, the Saga Ballooners announced that eight members have been selected for their performance team for the 2026-27 season following recent auditions. Additionally, the Kawasaki Brave Thunders unveiled their team slogan and visual for the upcoming 2026-27 season, titled ‘REASONS - The more they overlap, the stronger they become -’.