The draw for the men’s basketball tournament at the upcoming Asian Games has officially placed Japan into Group D alongside powerhouse South Korea, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia, setting up an intense opening round of competition. Group D Matchups Set for Aichi International Arena Basketball organizers released the official group pairings and tournament schedule for the … Read more
Kenichiro Benedict is actively pursuing a career in the NBA while setting his sights on representing the Japan national basketball team in the near future. Following recent developmental training camps emphasizing basketball IQ and situational response, the young prospect has articulated clear ambitions to test his skills at the highest global levels of the sport. … Read more
Melbourne United has signed American guard Cole Anthony for the upcoming campaign, adding NBA experience to the National Basketball League roster alongside fellow veteran Joe Ingles. The club confirmed the roster addition, marking a notable international move for the former lottery pick as he shifts his career to the Australian circuit. Cole Anthony Joins Melbourne … Read more
The Japan U17 women’s national basketball team is competing in the FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 in Brno, Czech Republic, with the goal of surpassing their historic best finish of fourth place. The tournament, running from July 11 to July 20, serves as a critical proving ground for Japan’s next generation of elite … Read more
The group phase second game at the FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup 2026 was held in Brno, Czech Republic, on July 12 local time. Japan Dominates Slovenia in Brno The Japan U17 women’s national team secured a commanding win over a higher-ranked Slovenia side during the group stage of the FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball … Read more
The Japan U17 women’s national basketball team opened their campaign at the FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup with a victory, securing a critical win to start the tournament in the Czech Republic. Led by the backcourt tandem of Miya Takeuchi and Keiko Otsuki, Japan leveraged high-tempo play and tactical precision to overcome their opening-round … Read more
Shingo Kunieda Makes Official Debut in Wheelchair Basketball Shingo Kunieda, the former world No. 1 in wheelchair tennis, made his official competitive debut in wheelchair basketball on July 6, 2024. Kunieda announced the milestone via his official X account, marking a transition from his dominant career on the tennis court to a new challenge in … Read more
The Japan Basketball Association (JBA) appointed four new JBA Certified Professional Referees on July 1. The announcement marks a shift in the officiating landscape for Japanese basketball, as the JBA continues to professionalize its referee corps to match the growth of the B.League and the national teams. According to the JBA, the certification is designed … Read more
On June 25, Levanga Hokkaido’s SDGs initiative LEVANGA ACTION partnered with Yamato San’yo Printing Co. Ltd. to donate 10 basketballs to middle schools in Sapporo, according to a press release from the B.League team. The donation, part of the organization’s community outreach efforts, aims to promote sports participation among youth in the region. Details of … Read more
Japan Names 12-Player Roster for FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup The Japan Basketball Association (JBA) has selected a 12-player roster to compete in the FIBA U17 Women’s Basketball World Cup, which begins July 11 in Brno, Czech Republic. The final squad features key players including Miya Takeuchi and Ran Kobayashi, according to the official … Read more