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Machida drafted No. 1 by Shiga

This is a sign of the emerging significance of the bj-league: More than 350 players participated in the tryout process this season. And then the 2008 bj-league draft was held on Monday. Two new league teams — the Shiga Lakestars and Hamamat... ...full story at Japan Times

from Japan Times on Mon, May 26 2008

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