Nick Fazekas could be a difference-maker for the Akatsuki Five, who are desperate for a win in the FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers.
The 33-year-old big man donned the jersey of the Japan men's national team for the first time during a two-game exhibition series against South Korea in Tokyo and Sendai this past weekend.
Fazekas didn't fall short of the fans' high expectations either, especially in the first contest at Ota City General Gymnasium. The 210-cm player racked up 28 points and 13 rebounds, both of which were team highs.