Levanga Hokkaido

Levanga Hokkaido is a Japanese professional basketball team based in the city of Sapporo on the island of Hokkaido. The club was founded in 2006 as Rera Kamuy Hokkaido, this name comes from the language of the Ainu, an ethnic group indigenous to Hokkaido, and means "god of the winds". The franchise changed its name twice in 2011; the first when the club's parent company was kicked out of the league due to financial woes in the season. The team ended the season with a league-backed management group and a new moniker, calling itself Basketball Club Hokkaido. And finally, took its current name Levanga Hokkaido, in August 2011.

The team debuted in the Japan Basketball League in the 2007–2008 season and is one of only three teams in the league not owned by a major Japanese manufacturing company.

Levanga plays its home games mainly at the Hokkai Kitayell, but, as the team represents the entire Hokkaido Prefecture, also plays some home-games at the Asahikawa City General Gymnasium, Otaru City Gymnasium, Hakodate Arena, Obihiro City General Gymnasium & Kushiro Shitsugen no Kaze Arena.

The club was 200 million yen in debt in March 2017, but has since paid it off.

Levanga Hokkaido is a professional basketball team based in Sapporo, Japan. The team competes in the B.League, the top professional basketball league in Japan. Known for their fast-paced and high-energy style of play, Levanga Hokkaido has a dedicated fan base that fills the Sapporo Arena for every home game.

The team's roster is made up of talented players from Japan and around the world, each bringing their own unique skills and strengths to the court. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and strategy, Levanga Hokkaido consistently competes at a high level in the B.League, challenging some of the top teams in Japan.

Off the court, Levanga Hokkaido is actively involved in community outreach programs and initiatives, using their platform to inspire and empower the next generation of basketball players in Japan. With a rich history and a bright future ahead, Levanga Hokkaido continues to be a powerhouse in Japanese basketball.