Asami Morita has earned a promotion with the Shiga Lakestars. And her new position is unique for a woman in a men's professional sports league.
The 29-year-old Nara Prefecture native will work as an assistant coach and team interpreter under new bench boss Koto Toyama during the upcoming season, the bj-league club announced this week.
Morita was the team manager last season, when the Lakestars advanced to the second round of the playoffs under departed head coach Chris Boettcher.
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