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NAOKI UTO

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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Mar 7, 2019
Toyama looks to improve defense
The Toyama Grouses, one of B. League's premier offensive clubs, present a formidable challenge for opposing defenses.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 5, 2019
Grouses maintain composure in pivotal fourth quarter, defeat Sunrockers
The Toyama Grouses can't play every game at home.
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 / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 25, 2018
Toyama bouncing back from dismal season
Looking at where they are projected to finish this season, several squads can be described as turnaround teams.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 18, 2018
Clubs get back to business after All-Star Game
After the exciting national spotlight of the second annual B. League All-Star Game, it's back to business for the 36 teams that comprise the first and second divisions.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Dec 28, 2017
Lakestars' Narito Namizato one of top talents at ball distribution
The art of the pass isn't in vogue like rapid-fire 3-point shooting at any juncture, but there are a number of gifted ball-distribution artists in the B. League. And like Christmas cards, it's the gift that keeps on giving.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Nov 8, 2017
Talented Naoki Uto ready to grab long-awaited national team chance
With his exceptional height and confidence, Naoki Uto could add a new dimension to the Japan men's national basketball team.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 21, 2017
Dexter Pittman, Naoki Uto give Grouses a big boost in victory over Hannaryz
Dexter Pittman scored nine of his 15 points in the fourth quarter and rising star Naoki Uto contributed 28 points and 10 assists as the Toyama Grouses topped the visiting Kyoto Hannaryz 93-92 on Saturday night.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 7, 2017
Grouses withstand Storks' spirited fourth-quarter rally, improve to 2-1
The Toyama Grouses held off the pesky Nishinomiya Storks in the fourth quarter on Saturday night, clinging to a slim lead down the stretch in a 72-68 series-opening victory.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 30, 2017
Brave Thunders' Fazekas receives MVP accolade at festive award show
Were the title game and the promotion/demotion contest the grand finale of the memorial inaugural season for the B. League?
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 4, 2017
Lack of draft impacting competitive balance
In an analysis stretching back to September, there have been a number of important accomplishments during the B. League's inaugural season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 25, 2017
Joho ignites Toyama offense in triumph over Yokohama
Veteran shooting guard Masashi Joho delivered a vintage performance on Saturday to lead the Toyama Grouses to a 94-79 victory over the Yokohama B-Corsairs.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / HOOP SCOOP
Dec 24, 2016
Toyama coach Nash persevering through challenges
The Toyama Grouses have experienced both ends of the emotional spectrum over the past seven-plus months.
BASKETBALL
Sep 6, 2014
Alvark hold off Kings' spirited comeback
The Toyota Alvark jumped out to a 26-8 lead by the end of the first quarter against the Ryukyu Golden Kings during Friday's preseason game in Okinawa City.

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