Bendorame Reio was summoned in a hurry, but he quickly fit into the team
Yutaro Suda gives momentum to the team as a shooter
November 11th (Sat) from midnight 25:05“FIBA World Cup 2023 Asian Qualifiers (Window5)”The Japanese men’s national team traveled to Bahrain for the first match of the(Notice of broadcast/distribution decision). We will introduce the enthusiasm of the players aiming for two consecutive wins in Window 5, which will follow the match against Kazakhstan.
■ Bendorame Reio (Sunrockers Shibuya)
This time, I was called in a hurry, so I started by getting the system in my head. I want to prepare well so that I can give 100% of my strength even if the playing time is limited.
When I first heard the story, I was surprised and listened to it again and again. I am proud and happy to be called up to the Japan national team. However, I was more surprised, but since I was selected, I want to do my best. Ahead of next year’s FIBA World Cup, I had the impression that the squad had solidified to some extent, and despite the injuries of (Yudai) Nishida and (Shin) Hiejima players, we are looking forward to the future. I think it was good. It was an urgent call, but I think it’s a chance, and I want to express what I can do 100%.
(Tom Horvath) What is required of the head coach is catch and shoot. It is said to actively aim for a 3-point shoot. I want to actively aim for that without hesitation. One of my strengths is driving, so I hope I can create good kick-out passes and a good flow in the offense by first aiming for a shot and driving while attracting the opponent’s defense.
■ Aki Chambers (Gunma Crane Thunders)
We are working hard to win both games. I have been able to practice well with the national team members, so I want to play a game that will show that the level of Japanese basketball is getting higher so that I can improve further.
Since the start of the B League, I feel that the passion for basketball in Japan has increased tremendously. It’s a big change that we players are also feeling that we have to work harder. Another thing is that since head coach Tom took office, he has been thinking hard about how Japan should play basketball to compete against the world. I feel that that basketball style suits us very well, and at the same time I feel that we have grown tremendously.
■ Yutaro Suda (Nagoya Diamond Dolphins)
Both of Window5 will face physical teams, so I would like to not lose to them, and to be able to perform more of the fast-paced baskets that we are aiming for in the 40 minutes. The practice period is short, but there are many members who have experienced it so far, so I would like to create a basket that allows us to create more time slots for ourselves during the 40 minutes while maintaining good communication. is.
We lost three players who are good at scoring goals, so it’s the same with me, and each and every member of the team needs to step up. From a positive point of view, I see it as a good opportunity. Our 3-point shots will give us a lot of points, so we want to be aggressive with our shots.
You can’t have a good offense without a good defense. I think we have to continue to defend physically and improve our accuracy. It goes without saying that each and every one of us will do our best, but it is important for the five of us to work together as a team defense. It’s going to be a challenge even though we don’t have many practice days, so it’s ideal for the five players who are playing to communicate well, eliminate errors, and defend in a near-perfect form. is. It is important to communicate during practice so that we can get as close to that shape as possible.
