Prefecture | Gunma |
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Stadium/Arena | Open House Arena Ota |
Gunma Crane Thunders is a member of the B1 of the B-League (Japan Professional Basketball League).
In the 2020-2021 season, the team achieved dominant results in the regular season, won the promotion playoffs, and was promoted to B1.
Gunma Crane Thunders's average attendance per game in the 2018-2019 season (B2) was 1,143, ranking 14th in the league (18 teams).
Due to the construction of a new arena in Ota City, it has been announced that the team will move its home town to Ota City, Gunma Prefecture on July 1, 2021.
Team Information
Team: Gunma Crane Thunders
Location: Ota City
Team Name Origin: It is said that the shape of Gunma Prefecture resembles the shape of a dancing crane. The team's name is a combination of the crane and lightning, which evokes images of "energy" and "speed.
Arena:Ota City Sports Park Gymnasium (Gunma)
Year founded: 2011
Titles: None
Retired numbers: None
Mascot: SANDAKUN