The Fukui Blowinds is a Japanese professional basketball club based in Fukui, Fukui Prefecture. The team competes in third division of the B.League.
| Fukui Blowinds | |
|---|---|
| Division | Third |
| Leagues | B.League |
| Founded | 2023 |
| Arena | .jpg) Fukui Prefectural Gymnasium |
| Capacity | 3,975[1] |
| Location | Fukui, Fukui Prefecture |
| Team colors | Royal Blue |
| President | Shinji Yumoto |
| General manager | Yoshinobu Hasui |
| Head coach | Tsutomu Isa |
| Website | https://fukuiblowinds.com |
History edit
On September 7, 2022, the B3 League board of directors ruled that the Fukui Blowinds had passed the first round of eligibility for official competition for the 2023–24 season.[2] On April 13, 2023, Blowinds passed its final review, and on April 20, the team was selected to join the B3 League.[3]
Players edit
Current roster edit
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Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.
Arena edit
Blowinds' home arena is the Fukui Prefectural Gymnasium. In addition, several home games are scheduled to be held at the Fukui City Gymnasium and the Echizen City Aisin Sports Arena.[4][5]
References edit
- ^ Toshihide Kasamatsu (2017-04-05). "新県営体育館が完成 8日お披露目". Chunichi Shimbun (in Japanese). Chunichi Shimbun Co., Ltd. p. morning edition Fukui 17.
- ^ "【B3】2023–24シーズン公式試合参加資格・第1次審査結果" (in Japanese). B3 League. September 8, 2022. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ "福井ブローウィンズ 2023–24シーズン B3リーグ入会審査結果のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Fukui Blowinds. April 20, 2023. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ "アリーナ情報" (in Japanese). Fukui Blowinds. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- ^ "B3リーグ 2023–24シーズン 試合日程および会場決定のお知らせ" (in Japanese). July 7, 2023. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
