Japan's men's national basketball team will have its back against the wall during the Asian qualifiers for next year's FIBA World Cup.
The Japanese, however, are hopeful that the addition of a couple of stars will help turn the tables in their favor in the upcoming games.
Gonzaga University phenom Rui Hachimura and recently naturalized big man Nick Fazekas made the 24-man provisional squad for Japan's remaining first-round games on June 29 and July 2.
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