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Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 18, 2019
Japan coach Julio Lamas outlines team's goals for FIBA Basketball World Cup
Japan men's national team head coach Julio Lamas insisted that there will be uphill battles for the Akatsuki Five at the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup in China, but said that he certainly hopes the team comes up with its best-ever results.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 28, 2019
Basketball robot Cue3 and B. League's Alvark Tokyo join Olympic effort to teach students math
In an unusual combination of disciplines, a basketball-shooting robot created by Japan's leading automaker helped students at a Tokyo elementary school on Friday to learn math.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 25, 2019
Former NBA star Stephon Marbury to coach CBA's Beijing Royal Fighters
Two-time NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury was named head coach of the Beijing Royal Fighters of the Chinese Basketball Association on Monday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 25, 2019
JBA announces August exhibition schedule for national teams
The Japan men's national team will tune up for the upcoming FIBA World Cup with international exhibitions against New Zealand, Argentina, Germany and Tunisia in August, the Japan Basketball Association announced in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 15, 2019
Japan coaches thinking long term for young hoop prospects
The next year and a half will arguably be the most important period in the history of Japanese basketball with the 2019 FIBA World Cup and 2020 Tokyo Olympics on the horizon.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 14, 2019
Robert Morris University guard Honoka Ikematsu, assistant coach Asami Morita aiming for personal growth
After two seasons as an NCAA Division I college basketball player, Honoka Ikematsu has learned that mental strength and physical skills are equally important.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 17, 2019
With its recent revamp, Japan's B. League could make the Reiwa Era its own
After decades of stagnation and instability, Japan men's basketball is finally headed in the right direction.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 28, 2019
Sports bodies look to stop abuse by coaches
As Japan prepares to host the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, a number of the country's sports bodies are taking steps to prevent coaches from verbally and physically abusing athletes following a spate of high-profile cases.
BASKETBALL
Apr 11, 2019
JBA lifts ban on four ex-national team players caught paying for sex
The Japan Basketball Association said Thursday it has lifted the suspension of four former national team players who were caught buying sex during last year's Asian Games in Indonesia.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 3, 2019
UNCW guard Kai Toews named finalist for top freshman award
University of North Carolina Wilmington point guard Kai Toews has been recognized on the national level after a stellar freshman season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 2, 2019
Performance staff plays big role for Japan hoopsters
Right after the final buzzer, the TV camera momentarily caught head coach Julio Lamas giving a strong hug to athletic trainer Takeo Ichiyanagi after they helped accomplish a big feat in the Middle East in late February.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 28, 2019
Rose-Hulman's Ryuji Aoki sets great example by excelling in classroom, on court
There are stereotypes in all walks of life, and student-athletes are often labeled as individuals who don't or can't focus on academics, too.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 27, 2019
Louisville-bound Konno mixes 3x3 duties with desire to improve conventional skills
The material and size of the ball, the shot clock and many other regulations are different.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 21, 2019
JBA establishes committee to cope with verbal, physical abuse on teams throughout nation
Oppressive actions such as corporal punishment and verbal abuse of athletes by coaches and those who have positions of authority have clearly been a major issue in Japanese sports in recent years.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 19, 2019
Gonzaga star Rui Hachimura named to USBWA All-America First Team
Gonzaga forward Rui Hachimura was among five players named to the U.S. Basketball Writers Association's All-America First Team on Monday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 6, 2019
Gonzaga's Rui Hachimura named West Coast Conference Player of the Year
Rui Hachimura was named the West Coast Conference 2018-2019 Player of the Year on Tuesday after helping lead Gonzaga University, currently the nation's No. 1 team, to its seventh straight regular-season title and 20th consecutive win.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 25, 2019
Japan routs Qatar to secure berth in basketball World Cup
Japan completed an amazing turnaround to qualify for the basketball World Cup on Sunday, with Nick Fazekas keying an eighth straight win that punched the team's ticket to China.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 12, 2019
Jets cap comeback against Alvark in final second, book spot in Emperor's Cup final
The Chiba Jets Funabashi are returning to the Emperor's Cup final.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 10, 2019
Jets, Hannaryz, Brex, Alvark reach Emperor's Cup semifinals
Four B. League teams advanced to the Emperor's Cup semifinals after posting victories on Thursday at Saitama Super Arena.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 26, 2018
Trailblazer Norika Konno ready to turn heads in U.S.
With about 2 minutes and 25 seconds left in the game, Norika Konno scored off a Eurostep, one of her signature moves, for a layup.

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