Louisville-bound Konno mixes 3x3 duties with desire to improve conventional skills
The material and size of the ball, the shot clock and many other regulations are different. Nevertheless, Norika Konno can excel in 3x3 basketball just as well as she does in the conventional game. The 18-year-old has already proven that, having won a silver medal in ...
Japan women begin road to 3x3 World Cup with training camp
Japan's women aren't just eyeing a podium finish in traditional 5-on-5 basketball at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, they're also aiming for a medal in the newly introduced 3x3 competition. While focusing on the latter objective, Japan is currently preparing for the 3x3 World Cup in ...
Trailblazer Norika Konno ready to turn heads in U.S.
With about 2 minutes and 25 seconds left in the game, Norika Konno scored off a Eurostep, one of her signature moves, for a layup. By that time, however, the game was virtually over. Konno's Seiwa Gakuen fell 87-69 to Gifu Girls on Tuesday in ...
Seiwa Gakuen standout guard Norika Konno signs with Louisville
Seiwa Gakuen High School’s Norika Konno, a highly touted prospect, has signed a letter of intent to play for the University of Louisville women’s basketball team in the 2019-20 season, Cardinals coach Jeff Walz announced on Monday. The Cardinals are currently ranked No. 5 in ...
