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JULIO LAMAS

Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 7, 2018
Japan still in hunt for 2020 berth
Everyone that is associated with the Japan men's national team and its fans breathed a huge sigh of relief after it managed to book a spot for the second round of the 2019 FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers with a win over Taiwan on Monday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 3, 2018
Japan trounces Taiwan, earns spot in second round of FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers
The Japan men's national team's quest to compete in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics is still alive.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 28, 2018
Japan faces big challenge against Australia in FIBA World Cup Asian qualifier
The Japan men's national team will face Australia in the first of two remaining FIBA World Cup Asian first-round qualifiers on Friday night at Chiba Port Arena.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 16, 2018
Rising star Rui Hachimura makes impressive debut for Japan men's national team
Fast, strong, big, smooth, phenom, hope, slam dunker, highlight film.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 11, 2018
Japan bolsters roster with Rui Hachimura, Nick Fazekas ahead of FIBA World Cup qualifiers
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.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 6, 2018
JBIC delivers blunt critique of Japan men's basketball issues, demands talks with JBA
Observing the dismal results of their men's national team in the ongoing FIBA World Cup qualifiers, former Olympic basketball players and coaches are deepening their worries.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Nov 24, 2017
Philippines holds off Japan in spirited FIBA World Cup qualifying opener
Japan delivered a gritty performance to bounce back from its early struggles, but wound up losing its opening 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifier.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Oct 18, 2017
Japanese men prepare for rigorous qualifying schedule
The format for the men's FIBA World Cup qualifiers has been changed from a tournament format to a system that will see teams play each other in home-and-away contests.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 30, 2017
Japan beats Uruguay to hand coach Lamas first win
Slasher Makoto Hiejima racked up a game-high 16 points as the Japanese men's national team cruised past Uruguay 72-57 in the second game of a two-game exhibition series at Aoyama Gakuin University on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 28, 2017
New coach Lamas preparing Japan national team for FIBA Asia Cup
New Japan men's national team head coach Julio Lamas, who arrived in Japan last week, has not spent enough time assessing his players and their technical skills yet. But he's satisfied with their intangibles so far.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 25, 2017
Japan roster unveiled for FIBA Asia Cup
Star guards Yuki Togashi, Makoto Hiejima and Daiki Tanaka headline the Japan men's national team's 12-man roster for the upcoming FIBA Asia Cup, the Japan Basketball Association announced on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 21, 2017
New coach Lamas wants Japan to play fast-breaking style
At long last, the Japan men's national team can legitimately begin its developmental project as its skipper has finally stepped onto the boat.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 12, 2017
Japan gears up for Olympic push while awaiting new coach Lamas
The Japanese men's national basketball team needs to prove it can be more competitive in order to secure a spot at the Olympics in Tokyo, and there's no time to waste.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 29, 2017
Coaching changes spawn diverse mix in leadership ranks
With the movement of coaches this offseason in the first and second divisions, a new-look leadership melting pot is forming for the 2017-18 season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 23, 2017
Prolific winner Sako, a JBL legend, joins national team coaching staff
The Japan Basketball Association announced on Friday that former star guard Kenichi Sako has been hired as an assistant coach for the men's national team.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 13, 2017
Argentine Lamas hired as new Japan men's national team basketball coach
Julio Lamas has assumed the head coaching position for the Japan men's national squad, the Japan Basketball Association officially announced on Thursday.

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