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Wikipedia - Shimane Susanoo Magic
Shimane Susanoo Magic (島根スサノオマジック) is a Japanese professional basketball team in Japan's top-tier basketball competition, the B.League. The team is based in Shimane Prefecture with its home arena in Matsue City, but with a focus on playing games in the entire region.
The head coach was Željko Pavličević who coached Japan at the World Championships in 2006. He was appointed in May 2010.
History
Basketball has long been a popular sport among young people in the Matsue area with the organisation of Mini Basketball (a basketball competition played by elementary school children) becoming popular in Matsue. Historically, Matsue area has had success in athletic meets, Matsue Technical High School winning at interscholastic athletic meets in 1960 and 1968. Both Japan men's and women's basketball have had strong performing players from Matsue region, the region being known as the "Kingdom of Basketball" After an unsuccessful attempt for application to join the bj league in 2007, in August 2009 it was officially announced that Shimane would have a team in the bj league becoming in the 2010/11 season. In November 2009, the decision was made by the public for the team name to be Shimane Susanoo Magic. University students born in Matsue were invited to decide upon the team's proposed logo and proposed designs for the team mascot were received from all over the country. The winning proposal was "Susatama-kun"
The Susanoo Magic team is known for its fast-paced and aggressive style of play. They are a highly skilled team that is always looking to push the ball up the court and score quickly. Their offense is led by a talented group of guards who are able to create scoring opportunities for themselves and their teammates.
Defensively, the Susanoo Magic team is known for their tenacity and physicality. They are not afraid to get in the face of their opponents and disrupt their offensive flow. The team's big men are also strong defenders who are able to protect the rim and rebound the ball effectively.
Overall, the Susanoo Magic team is a force to be reckoned with in the Japanese basketball league. They are a talented and exciting team that is always looking to push the boundaries of what is possible on the court. With their aggressive style of play and talented roster, they are sure to be a contender for years to come.