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
Niigata Albirex BB confirmed on Thursday that Suzuki Yuichi, a long-time interpreter and athletic trainer, has left the club following a three-decade tenure. The announcement came via a brief statement from the J.League team, which did not specify the reason for his departure. Suzuki, who joined the organization in 1996, played a pivotal role in … Read more
Yuta Watanabe, the veteran forward for the Japan men’s national basketball team, has expressed confidence in the squad’s potential ahead of the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian qualifiers, stating, “If we play our game, we can definitely win.” As the team prepares for a demanding two-game road stretch, the Japan Basketball Association (JBA) … Read more
Tokai University Basketball Alumni Reunite: Bendrame, Uchida, Tsuyama Lead OB War 2026 By Daniel Richardson | June 17, 2024 | Tokyo, Japan Tokai University’s men’s basketball alumni team has announced its first group of participants for the OB War 2026, including three former captains: Tokai University Seagulls legends Bendrame Reo, Uchida Takuya, and Tsuyama Kazuma. … Read more
Fukushima Firebonds and Showa Kenchiku Donate 15 Basketballs to Koriyama Elementary School to Boost Youth Sports By Daniel Richardson | ArchySport | Updated June 12, 2024 The Fukushima Firebonds professional basketball team has donated 15 basketballs to Koriyama Elementary School in partnership with construction firm Showa Kenchiku, marking a new initiative to promote youth sports … Read more