In this era of rapid-fire 3-point shooting, Shigehiro Taguchi stands out as a consummate threat.
He's always looking for a chance to launch his shot from beyond the arc. But the 3-pointer isn't the only weapon in his offensive arsenal. He's a dependable mid-range shooter and a capable finisher in the lane.
To open the 2017-18 season, however, Taguchi has been superb from 3-point range. His scorching 61 percent shooting tops the chart in the second division for the unbeaten Akita Northern Happinets (9-0), who extended their season-long win streak with a 70-58 triumph over the host Yamagata Wyverns on Wednesday. Akita's latest victory included Taguchi's 22-point (4 of 5 on 3s, 8-for-8 at the foul line), four-assist effort.