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Tom Hovasse replaces Julio Lamas as Japan men's team head coach

Basketball Sep 21, 2021

Tom Hovasse replaces Julio Lamas as Japan men's team head coach

The American led the women's Akatsuki Five team to a historic silver medal at this summer's Tokyo Olympics.

Yuta Watanabe eager to make Olympic experience count in NBA

NBA Aug 15, 2021

Yuta Watanabe eager to make Olympic experience count in NBA

Watanabe, who signed a standard NBA contract with the Raptors in April, said the opportunity to represent Japan in the Tokyo Games gave him a good measure of his own skills.

Japan's miracle run ends in final as U.S. wins women's basketball gold

Summer Olympics / Basketball Aug 8, 2021

Japan's miracle run ends in final as U.S. wins women's basketball gold

by Jason Coskrey

A powerhouse American team was too much for the Akatsuki Five, with the U.S. taking the gold with a convincing 90-75 victory.

What to watch on the last day of the Tokyo Olympics

Summer Olympics Aug 8, 2021

What to watch on the last day of the Tokyo Olympics

by Joel Tansey

The men's marathon and the biggest game in Japanese basketball history should be the highlights of Tokyo 2020's final day.

Japan trounces France to reach gold medal game in women's basketball for the first time

Summer Olympics / Basketball Aug 7, 2021

Japan trounces France to reach gold medal game in women's basketball for the first time

Japan dominated France in the semifinals on Friday, earning an 87-71 victory to set up a date with the U.S. in the gold medal game Sunday.

What to watch on Day 14 of the Tokyo Olympics

Summer Olympics Aug 6, 2021

What to watch on Day 14 of the Tokyo Olympics

by Joel Tansey

On Friday, Japan's women's basketball team looks to book a spot in the gold medal game while action at National Stadium continues with the men's and women's 4x100-meter relays.

Japan's women's basketball team not satisfied with just being Cinderella

Summer Olympics / Basketball Aug 5, 2021

Japan's women's basketball team not satisfied with just being Cinderella

by Kaz Nagatsuka

The Akatsuki Five are officially in uncharted territory. Can they reach the podium?

What to watch on Day 12 of the Tokyo Olympics

Summer Olympics Aug 4, 2021

What to watch on Day 12 of the Tokyo Olympics

by Joel Tansey

An East Asian rivalry is set to be renewed on the diamond and skateboarding returns to the schedule a little over a week after Japan claimed the sport's first two gold medals.

Japanese basketball team ends Olympics knowing it has plenty of work to do

Summer Olympics / Basketball Aug 1, 2021

Japanese basketball team ends Olympics knowing it has plenty of work to do

by Kaz Nagatsuka

Japan made an early exit from the Games having gone winless, ending their tournament with a 97-77 loss to Argentina in their final Group B contest at Saitama Super Arena on Sunday.

Japan's basketball team on the ropes after lopsided loss to Slovenia

Summer Olympics / Basketball Jul 29, 2021

Japan's basketball team on the ropes after lopsided loss to Slovenia

by Kaz Nagatsuka

Now Japan needs to defeat Argentina, the 2004 Olympic gold medalists, in their final Group B game on Sunday in order to give themselves a chance of advancing to the knockout stage.

Akatsuki Five show progress in defeat to world No. 2 Spain

Basketball Jul 27, 2021

Akatsuki Five show progress in defeat to world No. 2 Spain

by Kaz Nagatsuka

Japan was unable to contain Timberwolves veteran Ricky Rubio, but held strong against the reigning FIBA World Cup champion in their Olympic group-stage opener.

Gavin Edwards, a late addition to team Japan, excited for Olympic opportunity

Basketball Jul 14, 2021

Gavin Edwards, a late addition to team Japan, excited for Olympic opportunity

by Kaz Nagatsuka

When a series of training camps kicked off for the Japan men’s national basketball team weeks ago, Gavin Edwards was believed to be on the outside looking in.

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