The name "San-en" is not an official geographical location but rather a colloquial term for an area spanning the eastern part of Aichi Prefecture and the western part of Shizuoka Prefecture.
The core cities are Toyohashi in Aichi Prefecture and Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture, with an estimated population of around 2 million in the area.
Overview
| Official Website | https://www.neophoenix.jp/ |
| Founded | 1965 |
| What Neo Phoenix Represents | The phrase embodies the wish to "never give up and continue to soar towards victory, like a phoenix… |
| Team Colors | Red, White |
| Arena | Toyohashi City General Gymnasium (Capacity approx. 3,000) |
| Main Sponsor | OSG |
The team was originally founded in 1965 as OSG's basketball team. In 2008, it moved to the bj league and has achieved three championships.
Notable Japanese (Asian) Players to watch
Hirotaka Yoshii(6-5, F, Osaka Gakuin University)
An unknown but promising wing player from Japan, showing remarkable growth. At the 2023 World Cup, he delivered a powerful block against Finland's rising star, Miro Little.
Notable Foreign (Naturalized) Players to watch
David Nwaba(6-5, G/F, Cal Poly)
He joined after playing in the G League and then with the London Lions.
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