Speed, agility, experience and poise -- versatility, unpredictability and desire, too. These are trademarks of the 12 basketball players named to the Japan National Team on Thursday night.
KEI IGARASHI, shown during Japan national team practice Tuesday, was one of 12 players selected for the final roster Thursday night for the FIBA World Championship, which will begin Aug. 19.
YOSHIAKI MIURA PHOTOHead coach Zeljko Pavlicevic announced the 12 players who will represent Japan in the FIBA World Championship during a news conference at Kishi Memorial Hall in Shibuya.
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