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Akita Northern Happinets
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Akita Northern Happinets
JapanJapan
Coach：
Kenzo Maeda
Establishment Date：
0
League Affiliation：
B1
Stadium：
-
Seating Capacity：
-
Team Info
The Akita Northern Happinets are a professional basketball team competing in Japan's top-tier B1 League. Based in Akita City, the team plays its home games at the CNA Arena Akita, a modern venue that has become a fortress for the squad. The franchise was founded in 2009, adopting the name "Happinets" as a portmanteau of "happiness" and "nets," reflecting the community's hope for a team that brings joy and success. The team's colors are a vibrant orange and white. Under the ownership of the Akita Northern Happinets Co., Ltd., the team has built a strong local identity. The Happinets' early years were marked by a steady climb, establishing themselves as a competitive force in the Japanese basketball landscape. A key era for the franchise came in the mid-2010s when they made deep playoff runs, powered by dynamic imports and disciplined local talent, capturing the imagination of the Tohoku region. In the modern B1 League, the Happinets continue to be a tough opponent, known for their gritty defense and fast-paced transition game. The team's culture is deeply embedded in Akita Prefecture, with a loyal fan base known as the "Happinets Family" creating an electric atmosphere at home games, complete with the mascot "Happi" rallying the crowd. The Akita Northern Happinets remain a proud and competitive pillar of the B1 League, striving to bring a championship north.
Overview
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Squad
Coach
C
Kenzo Maeda player photoKenzo Maeda
#Players
POS
Age
HT(cm)
WT(kg)
Salary/Year
77
Tokio Alistair Tsuchiya player photoTokio Alistair Tsuchiya
PF
29
198
95
0
6
Raita Akaho player photoRaita Akaho
SG
27
196
94
0
5
Shigehiro Taguchi player photoShigehiro Taguchi
SG
35
184
84
0
2
Tsubasa Kurihara player photoTsubasa Kurihara
PG
28
180
82
0
17
Takuya Nakayama player photoTakuya Nakayama
PG
31
182
85
0
15
Paul Tanner Leissner player photoPaul Tanner Leissner
PF
30
201
104
0
12
Taiyo Motoda player photoTaiyo Motoda
SG
23
190
0
0
14
Teru Sugawara player photoTeru Sugawara
PG
27
183
83
0
10
Yanni Wetzell player photoYanni Wetzell
C
29
206
109
0
22
Ali Mezher player photoAli Mezher
PG
31
182
0
0
25
Keanu Pinder player photoKeanu Pinder
C
30
210
103
0
24
Kanji Takahira player photoKanji Takahira
SG
32
185
83
0
1
Jamel Mclean player photoJamel Mclean
C
37
202
103
0
11
Haruki NaitoHaruki Naito
PG
0
0
0
0
13
Eijiro OGAWA player photoEijiro OGAWA
SG
0
0
0
0

Akita Northern Happinets Squad & Player Roster for B1 2025-2026

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Representing Japan, Akita Northern Happinets competes in the B1 under the guidance of Kenzo Maeda and plays its home games at the home stadium. Beyond squad information, Tiger Scores 365 also provides live scores, Akita Northern Happinets fixtures, Akita Northern Happinets match results, standings, player statistics, and team performance updates for the B1 2025-2026 and other basketball competitions worldwide.

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