Kyoto Hannaryz Dominate Chiba Jets 102–79 Behind Brilliant Team Offense

Caloiaro delivers an all-around performance as Kyoto records 35 assists and shoots 52.1% from the field

CHIBA, Japan — October 21, 2026

The Kyoto Hannaryz delivered an impressive offensive performance on Wednesday night, defeating the Chiba Jets 102–79 at LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY in the 2026–27 B.LEAGUE PREMIER season.

Kyoto combined efficient shooting with exceptional ball movement, recording 35 assists on 38 made field goals while shooting 52.1% from the floor. The visitors also connected on 15 three-pointers at a 41.7% rate, overwhelming a Chiba team that struggled to find offensive consistency.

Kyoto Takes Control Through Ball Movement

Kyoto established a 26–21 lead in the opening quarter and continued to dictate the tempo through its passing and shot selection.

The Hannaryz entered halftime leading 54–40 and extended their advantage to 82–64 after three quarters. Their offensive efficiency and balanced scoring prevented Chiba from mounting a sustained comeback.

Kyoto’s 35 assists highlighted the team’s collective approach, with multiple players contributing as playmakers rather than relying on a single offensive creator.

The visitors also held a 44–40 rebounding advantage and committed just 10 turnovers compared with Chiba’s 13.

Caloiaro Leads a Balanced Kyoto Attack

Angelo Caloiaro delivered one of the game’s most complete individual performances, finishing with 17 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.

The versatile forward shot an outstanding 7-of-8 from the field, demonstrating his ability to contribute both as a scorer and facilitator.

Demetre Rivers added 16 points, while Reon Shibuta provided a highly efficient 12 points, making all four of his three-point attempts.

Ryuichi Kishimoto contributed nine points and seven assists, helping maintain Kyoto’s offensive rhythm throughout the contest.

Michael Phillips also made an important contribution off the bench with 12 points, shooting 5-of-7 from the field.

Although Charles Jackson finished with just eight points, his eight rebounds and four assists reflected his value beyond scoring.

Kyoto’s ability to generate offense from multiple positions was a defining feature of the victory.

Williams Scores 25, but Chiba Struggles From Deep

For the Jets, Nate Williams led all scorers with 25 points and added five assists. His aggressive drives and interior scoring provided much of Chiba’s offensive production.

However, Williams connected on just one of his eight three-point attempts, reflecting the team’s broader difficulties from long range.

Chiba shot only 9-of-36 from beyond the arc, a 25.0% success rate, compared with Kyoto’s 15-of-36.

Luke Maye contributed 13 points and eight rebounds, while Yuki Togashi finished with 11 points and four assists. Ren Kanechika added 10 points and six rebounds.

Despite those individual contributions, the Jets struggled to match Kyoto’s offensive execution.

Chiba recorded 18 assists, nearly half Kyoto’s total, and shot just 39.4% from the field.

Elgie Gill’s scoreless performance in more than 23 minutes further limited the Jets’ offensive options, although he contributed five rebounds and two assists.

A Clear Contrast in Offensive Execution

The difference between the teams was not simply shooting accuracy.

Kyoto consistently created high-quality scoring opportunities through passing, spacing and coordinated movement, while Chiba relied more heavily on individual scoring efforts.

The Hannaryz shot 62.2% on two-point attempts and 41.7% from three-point range, demonstrating efficiency both inside and outside the paint.

Chiba converted 54.3% of its two-point attempts but struggled to stretch Kyoto’s defense consistently.

The contrast was particularly evident in the assist totals: Kyoto’s 35 assists compared with Chiba’s 18 illustrated the difference in offensive cohesion.

Looking Ahead

For Kyoto, the victory reinforced the potential of an offense built around versatility, unselfish passing and balanced scoring.

Caloiaro’s all-around contribution, Kishimoto’s playmaking and the team’s exceptional assist total demonstrated how effectively the Hannaryz can operate when multiple players are involved.

For Chiba, the result exposed challenges in perimeter shooting, defensive organization and offensive consistency.

Despite Williams’ 25-point performance, the Jets were unable to match Kyoto’s collective execution.

Final Score: Kyoto Hannaryz 102, Chiba Jets 79

2026–27 B.LEAGUE PREMIER | October 21, 2026 | LaLa arena TOKYO-BAY

Source: B.LEAGUE Official Box Score — ScheduleKey 506488