Seahorse Mikawa
[U18] “B.LEAGUE U18 CHAMPIONSHIP 2023” tournament results
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Seahorse Mikawa U18 participated in the “B.LEAGUE U18 CHAMPIONSHIP 2023” tournament held from November 30th (Thursday) to December 3rd (Sunday), 2023.
In the first match of the tournament, SECOND ROUND, they faced Yokohama Bee Corsairs U18. The tournament ended with a loss of 49-93. Thank you for your support during the tournament.
Tournament results
SECOND ROUND
Mikawa U18 49-93 Yokohama BC U18
#2 Kazuraku Nishimoto Captain
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Looking back on this tournament
Thank you very much for your support. This tournament was the last tournament for our third year students. It was a tough game where we couldn’t really show our true potential, but no one gave up and we fought as a team until the end, so I have no regrets. The match against Yokohama Bee Corsairs U18 was the most fun game we have played in the past three years.
A memorable scene
This is a ball carrying scene with one minute left in the 4th quarter. It was just a matter of carrying the ball, but when Kazu (HC Takashima) called out to me, “Until the end!” I naturally burst into tears. It was a moment when all my thoughts from the past three years came together.
Looking back on the three years with “Seahorse Mikawa U18”
First of all, I would like to thank Kazu-san and Harada-san
(managers). Since my first year, I have been told various things, but there were many times when I wanted to fight back or it was difficult for me to understand.
However, when I became a third year student, I often found myself thinking, “Is this what I was told back then?” and I am grateful that I have been brought up to this point as a PG. I would like to apply what I learned during my three years at Seahorse Mikawa U18 to my continued competitive life.
My manager, Mr. Harada, really supported me emotionally. He always told me that he was on my side, and through exchanging notes (basketball notes between players and managers) and everyday conversations, I was able to recover from situations where I felt like I was going to give up many times. I think I was able to grow as a person thanks to Mr. Harada. I’m glad to have been able to work with Seahorse Mikawa U18 for the past three years. I’m really thankful to you.
I was really happy to finally be able to stand on the court with Osamu, Tomoya, and Yuga. Thank you for being with me no matter what. Message to juniors
Three years is truly a blink of an eye. I want you to do your best without wasting each day. I hope that Yuji and I will lead the team. I believe that Yuji and his friends can overcome any wall. Thank you for following me until now.
#55 Harushi Yumioka Vice Captain
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Looking back on this tournament
This tournament was my last official match, so I gave it my all like never before. Yokohama B-Corsairs U18s were very strong, but I was able to play to my best, so it was good.
Looking back on the three years with “Seahorse Mikawa U18”
There were many days where I felt it was tough because we practiced a lot, but we all had fun playing basketball together.
Message to juniors
A year seems long, but it’s short, so make the most of each day. #0 Tomoya Furuhashi
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Looking back on this tournament
After the REGIONAL LEAGUE ended, we have been working hard to prepare for this tournament under the new team rules since September. Although we ended up losing, I think we were able to do what we wanted to do. I will continue playing basketball in college, so I want to remember this frustration and move on to the next one.
A memorable scene
He played as a sixth man, and although he hesitated and missed his first 3-pointer, he was able to calmly exchange defenses and make the second one. From then on, I was able to play as myself as usual. Looking back on the three years with “Seahorse Mikawa U18”
When I first joined the team, I wasn’t very good at it and lacked confidence, but Takashima-san taught me various skills and ways of thinking during daily practice. I think that’s why I was able to play with confidence in this tournament.
Future goals
Even in college, I will work hard in practice so that I can
participate in games and play an active role, using my specialty, the 3-point shot, as a weapon.
Message to juniors
Three years will go by in the blink of an eye, so don’t waste your daily practice and improve your skills by working hard with your friends during practice. I hope that next year’s CHAMPIONSHIP will have a better result than this year.
#1 Yuji Ito
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Looking back on this tournament
Thank you to all the organizers, staff, and everyone who helped make this event possible. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who came to the venue and watched the game via video streaming.
This is the last tournament for the third-year students, and the team has been practicing every day to win as many games as possible. The team definitely got stronger and went into the CHAMPIONSHIP in a good atmosphere. During the flow of the game, all the third-year students called out to me as I struggled to perform well. As I stood on the court, I fought desperately to respond to the feelings of all the third graders. Since we couldn’t score easily, we worked hard on rebounding and defense. We fought until the very end, hoping for a victory for all the third-year students, but we lost, and it was a very sad and frustrating result.
For next season
Once again, I will reconsider my strengths and weaknesses, build my body, and develop my physical strength to create a body that can “stand up against strong opponents, and run without losing.” Not only that, but we will also practice to improve our shooting and rebounding rates.
I would like to review the strengths and weaknesses of the team, develop our strengths, correct our weaknesses, and aim to practice and build a team in which we can all improve each other in a positive atmosphere.
We will make sure to take advantage of the teachings of our third-year students and become a stronger team next season than we are now. In order to become a team that can win not only in the REGIONAL LEAGUE and CHAMPIONSHIP, but also in all games, we will not only use words but also give out a strong energy.
#11 Bingham Castle
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Looking back on this tournament
It was a tournament where I felt that in order to win the match, how you spend each day and how you approach each practice session is very important.
Among the Yokohama BC U18 players that I played against, I was impressed by them.
The players that left an impression on me are #9 Masaki Kudo and #11 Kai Ogoshi. [Image 7
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In terms of play, I was very impressed by the way he grabbed rebounds for the team and encouraged his team by encouraging his teammates. Also, after the game, he called out to me and I felt his
sportsmanship. I also wanted to be a player like this.
For next season
Without forgetting what I felt and experienced at this tournament, I will work hard toward my goals by being conscious of how I spend my days and practice, aiming not only for the CHAMPIONSHIP, but also for the REGIONAL LEAGUE and ELITE8 LEAGUE. .
#33 Yuga Shibata
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Looking back on this tournament
This was the last competition for the 3rd year students. In the end, it was a disappointing result, but my fondest memories are of being able to play on such a wonderful stage. I also think that it was a really good experience for me because head coach Takashima gave me accurate advice.
A memorable scene
This is a quick pass by his teammate, Harushi Yumioka. I was very impressed by Osamu changing the momentum when the score wasn’t decided.
Looking back on my two years with “Seahorse Mikawa U18”
I joined during my second year of high school. At first, I couldn’t communicate at all, and I felt anxious. However, thanks to the kind seniors, fellow athletes, and juniors who talked to me, I was gradually able to communicate with them. However, when I joined the Seahorse Mikawa U18, I learned that this is something that is normal for a strong team. Utilizing this experience, you will become a person who will be able to function in society.
Message to juniors
Next year, I would like them to first win the “B.LEAGUE U18 REGIONAL LEAGUE” and then participate in the “B.LEAGUE U18 ELITE8 LEAGUE,” which we were unable to compete in. In order to achieve this, I believe that the key to victory is to truly value practicing every day and for everyone to move in the same direction.
#53 Yuta Ochiai
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Looking back on this tournament
First of all, thank you very much for your support. In this
tournament, I felt that my ability was lacking. Even though I was allowed to play in the game as a starting member, I was overwhelmed by the opponent and couldn’t do anything. I would like to use this frustration as fuel to continue practicing.
For next season
We will be a new team, and with the retirement of our 3rd year students we will lose a significant amount of strength, but all players will take leadership and practice at high intensity, remembering what they learned from this tournament and their regrets. We will continue to accumulate. I will do my best to achieve better results than this season in the REGIONAL LEAGUE and CHAMPIONSHIP.