Game 1 (Friday, October 3rd, 2025)
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss ofĀ AlvarkĀ in Tokyo. Hosts were rolled over byĀ Tochigi BrexĀ 81-56.Ā Tochigi BrexĀ players were unselfish on offense dishing 21 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of American guardĀ DJ NewbillĀ (193-1992, college:Ā Penn State) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists. contributed with 15 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. FourĀ Tochigi BrexĀ players scored in double figures. SpanishĀ Sebastian SaizĀ (205-1994, college:Ā Ole Miss) answered with a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 rebounds and American centerĀ Dererk PardonĀ (203-1996, college:Ā Northwestern) added 16 points in the effort for Alvark Tokyo. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games.Ā Tochigi Brex will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Alvark will play again at home against Tochigi Brex and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
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56 |
Final |
81 |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
| Tokyo |
15 |
12 |
13 |
16 |
| Tochigi |
25 |
20 |
15 |
21 |
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| TOP PERFORMERS |
| 23 |
MINS |
27 |
| 16 |
POINTS |
18 |
| 2 |
D.REB |
10 |
| 1 |
O.REB |
2 |
| 3 |
T.REB |
12 |
| 3 |
ASSISTS |
8 |
| 2 |
STEALS |
0 |
| 1 |
TO |
2 |
| 0 |
BLOCKS |
0 |
| 37.5% (3/8) |
3FGP |
20% (1/5) |
| 100% (2/2) |
2FGP |
100% (6/6) |
| 75% (3/4) |
FTP |
60% (3/5) |
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Shuto Ando
Height: 211 cm / 6’11”
Position: G
Born: Jun 13, 1994
Height: 190cm / 6’3″
Weight: ?? kg / ?? lbs
Team: Alvark Tokyo (2017-25) |
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DJ Newbill
Height: 201 cm / 6’7″
Position: G
Born: Oct 6, 1990
Height: 193cm / 6’4″
Weight: 93kg / 204.6lbs
Team: Tochigi Brex (2020-25) |
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Game 2 (Saturday, October 5th, 2025)
Not a big story in a game whenĀ AlvarkĀ was edged byĀ Tochigi BrexĀ in TokyoĀ 66-64Ā on Sunday.Ā Tochigi BrexĀ looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American guardĀ DJ NewbillĀ (193-1992, college:Ā Penn State) notched 27 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and supported him with 12 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Tochigi Brex’s coachĀ Zico CoronelĀ used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. Even 18 points and 9 rebounds by SpanishĀ Sebastian SaizĀ (205-1994, college:Ā Ole Miss) did not help to save the game forĀ Alvark Tokyo. AmericanĀ Marcus FosterĀ (191-1995, college:Ā Creighton) added 12 points for the hosts.Ā Tochigi Brex will meet at home Shimane SM in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Alvark will play against Ryukyu in Okinawa and hope to win that game.
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64 |
Final |
66 |
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1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
| Tokyo |
18 |
14 |
14 |
18 |
| Tochigi |
22 |
13 |
18 |
13 |
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| TOP PERFORMERS |
| 29 |
MINS |
36 |
| 18 |
POINTS |
27 |
| 7 |
D.REB |
4 |
| 2 |
O.REB |
1 |
| 9 |
T.REB |
5 |
| 0 |
ASSISTS |
7 |
| 1 |
STEALS |
4 |
| 3 |
TO |
3 |
| 0 |
BLOCKS |
0 |
| 0% (0/2) |
3FGP |
43.8% (7/16) |
| 50% (6/12) |
2FGP |
33.3% (1/3) |
| 100% (6/6) |
FTP |
80% (4/5) |
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SEBASTIAN SAIZ
Height: 211 cm / 6’11”
Position: PF
Born: Jul 15, 1994
Height: 205cm / 6’9″
Weight: 106 kg / 233.3 lbs
Team: Alvark Tokyo (2017-25) |
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DJ Newbill
Height: 208 cm / 6’10”
Position: G
Born: May 22, 1992
Height: 193cm / 6’4″
Weight: 93kg / 204.4lbs
Team: Tochigi Brex (2020-25) |
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