Prefecture | Hiroshima |
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Stadium/Arena | Hiroshima Sun Plaza Hall |
Hiroshima Dragonflys is a member of the B1 of the B-League (Japan Professional Basketball League).
The team was promoted to B1 from the 2020-2021 season.
Due to their promotion this season, Hiroshima Dragonflys were part of B2 last season, but their average attendance per game for the 2018-2019 season was 2,280, ranking third in the league (18 teams/B2).
Team Information
Team: Hiroshima Dragonflys
Location: Hiroshima
Team Name Origin: Miyajima, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan, is located in Hiroshima.
The name of this team comes from the Miyajima dragonfly that lives only on Miyajima.
Traditionally, dragonflies are said to be lucky insects that bring victory.
Dragonflies are also one of the most familiar insects to Japanese people, hence the team's name.
Arena: Hiroshima Sun Plaza Hall
Year founded: 2013
Titles: None
Retired numbers: None
Mascot: Mohican Abby
NBA Players: Carl Landry (Houston Rockets)