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Japan flips Cape Verde’s comeback rally, confirms next year’s flight to Paris for Olympics
OKINAWA, Japan - Japan cemented its place as the best team in Asia for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup upon besting Cape Verde...
Japan protected its home court again and picked up the win
Makoto Hiejima took control of the situation on his own as Japan once again rallied from behind and thwarted Venezuela with a final score...
Josh Giddey-led Australia withstands Japan’s uprising, advances to Second Round
Australia shattered Japan's aspirations with a decisive 109-89 victory on Tuesday night, clinching the final spot from Group E for the Second Round of...
Patty Mills embraces pressure as Australia faces Japan in must-win FIBA World Cup clash
In a high-stakes showdown at the FIBA World Cup, Australia is set to face off against co-hosts Japan in a do-or-die group game that...
Japan stuns Finland, boosts Olympic dream with 1st WC dub
Japan now has the command of all of the Asian teams to fulfill that Olympic dream. On Sunday, Aug. 27, the host nation delivered a...
Franz Wagner evades serious injury after left ankle scare vs Japan – Germany’s team...
Franz Wagner has evaded a concerning injury that will hold him back for the rest of the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup according to...
Germany swiftly ignited and routed Japan in the World Cup opener
Germany quickly gained momentum and comfortably defeated Japan with a score of 81-63 in the opening game of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023....
Yuta Watanabe: leading Japan’s charge at FIBA World Cup 2023
Yuta Watanabe, who joined the Suns this offseason, has been an essential member of Japan's national team for a decade. As he gears up...
Rui Hachimura absent for Japan in 2023 FIBA WC; to focus on next NBA...
Japan won't have its national basketball star Rui Hachimura for the upcoming 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup, per Yoko Miyaji. In a press release, Hachimura...
Tom Hovasse to become Japan men’s national team coach
After four years as the head coach of the Japanese men's national team, Julio Lamas has decided to move on after his contract expired. The...
Argentina becomes final team to qualify for the knockout stage
Argentina became the final team that reaches the knockout stage of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The Argentinians defeated Japan in their third game in the...
Tokyo Olympic basketball standings update
All 12 teams have now played two games in the men's Olympic basketball tournament and just one game remains in group play. In Group A,...
Luka Doncic, Slovenia advance to knockout stage after blowout win over Japan
Luka Doncic and Slovenia made another stellar offensive performance and secured their place in the knockout stage of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The superstar of...
Tokyo Olympic basketball standings update
All 12 teams have played their first game in the men's Olympic basketball tournament and the action was nothing short of entertaining. Group A saw...
Spain rolls past Japan to claim first victory in Tokyo Olympics
Spain emerged victorious over Japan to wrap up Olympic Tournament's Day 2 as 'Roja' prevailed with an 88-77 win over the hosts. The reigning Basketball...