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August 14, 2022 8:00
Yutaro Suda responding to interviews after the match
◇ Japan men’s basketball international warm-up game Japan national team 82-77 Iran national team (Xebio Arena Sendai, 13th)
On the 13th, the Japan men’s basketball team (ranked 38th in the world) competed in an international warm-up match, where Yutaro Suda scored 20 goals to beat the Iranian national team (ranked 23rd).
Suda, who started on the bench, ended the first half with one of his favorite 3-point shots, but Hovas Japan’s first-time call-up BABA Yudai played an active role, giving Japan a lead of 33-24.
In the 3rd quarter, Iran counterattacked and Japan was tied with 42 seconds remaining. Still, with 15 seconds remaining, Suda made his second 3-point shot of the day from the corner to finish the quarter with a 53-50 lead. Furthermore, in the 4th quarter, Suda scored 14 goals, including making all four 3-point shots. They held off Iran and won 82-77.
After the game, HC Horvath also praised, “Suda did a good job.” Suda made 6 of 7 3-point shots and scored 20 points. Baba player showed 19 points. The Japan national team will face Iran on the 14th.
