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
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
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
Interhigh 2026 Men’s Basketball: Full Qualifier Results & Advancing Teams By Daniel Richardson | Updated June 12, 2024 Japan’s Interhigh 2026 men’s basketball qualifiers have concluded, with 48 teams securing spots in the national championship tournament set for August 2026. The selection process, overseen by the Japan High School Basketball Federation, featured regional playoffs across … Read more
The Japan Basketball Association (JBA) has finalized the 12-man roster for the U17 Men’s National Team, set to compete in the upcoming FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup. The tournament, which gathers the top youth talent from across the globe, will take place in Istanbul, Turkey, from June 29 to July 7, 2024. The Roster Heading … Read more
Utsunomiya Brex lock in Edwards and Fotu as NBA-bound stars depart, preserving core for B.League title push June 10, 2024 Daniel Richardson Utsunomiya Brex have extended contracts with New Zealand national team stars Herbie Edwards and Nick Fotu through the 2024-25 season, while NBA-bound players Cameron Tringale and Jordan Hunter have officially departed the Japanese … Read more
Ryukyu Golden Kings Part Ways with Dai Oketani: A Defining Era Concludes In a move that marks the end of a golden chapter for professional basketball in Okinawa, the Ryukyu Golden Kings have announced that head coach Dai Oketani will not return to the bench for the upcoming season. The decision follows the expiration of … Read more