Chiba Jets Funabashi | |||
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Leagues | B.League | ||
Founded | 2005 | ||
History | Chiba Jets (2005-2017) Chiba Jets Funabashi (2017-present) | ||
Arena | Funabashi Arena | ||
Location | Funabashi, Chiba | ||
Team colors | |||
Main sponsor | Kintaro Home | ||
Team manager | Yuta Ikeuchi | ||
Head coach | John Patrick | ||
Ownership | Mixi | ||
Championships | 1
B.League 5 Emperor's Cup 2 East Asia Super League | ||
Conference titles | 4 B.League Eastern Conference | ||
Retired numbers | 1 ( 0) | ||
Website | Official site | ||
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Chiba Jets Funabashi ( Japanese: 千葉ジェッツふなばし) is a Japanese professional basketball team located in Funabashi, Chiba. The team joined the JBL Super League in 2005 and currently competes in the B.League, which they have won in 2021. [1] Owned by Mixi, [2] they have also won five Emperor's Cups.
The Jets also won the East Asia Super League (EASL) in 2024, and a exhibition season title in 2017. [3] The 2024 championship was won behind season MVP Yuki Togashi, who scored 20 points in the final against Seoul SK Knights. [4]
The Jets currently play in the Funabashi Arena in Funabashi, but are expected to move to the Arena Tokyo Bay, which is scheduled to open in spring 2024. [5]
Season | Tier | League | Regular Season | Position after playoffs | Emperor's Cup |
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2016–17 | 1 | B1 | 3rd | Quarterfinal | Champions |
2017–18 | 1 | B1 | 1st | Runner-up | Champions |
2018–19 | 1 | B1 | 1st | Runner-up | Champions |
2019–20 | 1 | B1 | 3rd | Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | Round of 16 |
2020–21 | 1 | B1 | 2nd | Champions | Quarterfinal |
2021–22 | 1 | B1 | 1st | Quarterfinal | Runner-up |
2022–23 | 1 | B1 | 1st | Runner-up | Champions |
Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.
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- Set a club record or won an individual award as a professional player.
- Played at least one official international match for his senior national team.
They practice at the 「ROCK ICE BASE」 in Yachiyo. [6]