Basketball Aug 8, 2020
JBA reveals provisional rosters for national teams
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The Japan Basketball Association revealed the provisional squads for the men’s and women’s national teams and also the male and female 3x3 squads.
Basketball Jul 20, 2020
Yudai Baba excited about new challenge with NBL's Melbourne United
by Kaz Nagatsuka
Yudai Baba's ultimate goal is to earn a spot on an NBA team in the future.
Basketball Jul 19, 2020
The Akatsuki Five star's next destination will be Australia following a season with the Texas Legends in the NBA G League.
NBA May 26, 2020
Yudai Baba develops positive mentality, improved 3-point shooting in maiden G League season
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The former Alvark Tokyo star showed considerable improvement for the Texas Hustle before the NBA's development league was canceled due to the coronavirus.
Basketball / B. League May 10, 2020
Former Alvark guard Yudai Baba given special B. League award; Satoru Maeta named top rookie
by Kaz Nagatsuka
The Texas Legends player was recognized for his efforts toward becoming the first B. League player to reach the NBA.
Basketball Mar 14, 2020
Texas Legends assistant coach Takuma Ito gaining valuable experience in G League
by Ed Odeven
Texas Legends assistant coach Takuma Ito has grown more comfortable in his role as part of the team's supporting cast this season, his second with the NBA G League club. Under first-year head coach George Galanopoulos, who also guides the Uganda men's national team, Ito's ...
Basketball Feb 29, 2020
Legends' Yudai Baba makes solid contributions in victory over Skyforce
by Ed Odeven
Texas Legends bench boss George Galanopoulos, in his first season at the helm, got the type of performance from his team on Friday night that any head coach would be happy with. Balanced scoring was a vital factor for the Legends in a 125-117 victory ...
Basketball / NBA Feb 16, 2020
Rui Hachimura, Yuta Watanabe and Yudai Baba reunite during All-Star Weekend
by Ed Odeven
Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura met up with basketball-playing compatriots Yuta Watanabe and Yudai Baba as part of NBA All-Star Weekend festivities on Friday in Chicago. The Windy City provided a unique opportunity for the three pros to visit one another during the ongoing season. ...
Basketball Jan 20, 2020
Yudai Baba shines for Legends in rout
by Ed Odeven
Yudai Baba had his best all-around game in the NBA G League on Saturday. The Texas Legends rookie swingman finished with a season-high 14 points along with seven rebounds, four assists and three steals in a 125-98 road victory over the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. Baba ...
Basketball Dec 19, 2019
Texas Legends' Yudai Baba to compete in NBA G League Winter Showcase for first time
by Ed Odeven
Texas Legends swingman Yudai Baba is playing in this week's NBA G League Winter Showcase for the first time. The four-day event tips off on Thursday at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. Twenty-eight G League teams are scheduled to compete in the ...
Basketball / B. League | B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK Dec 19, 2019
Alvark's Takeki Shonaka playing key role as a backup
by Ed Odeven
When opportunity knocks, Takeki Shonaka is ready to answer the call. This season, the veteran guard has been thrust into a bigger role due to the Alvark Tokyo's depleted depth in the backcourt. Rising star Yudai Baba left the squad in the offseason and now ...
Basketball Nov 19, 2019
Yuta Watanabe helps Memphis Hustle improve to 5-0
by Ed Odeven
The Memphis Hustle have opened their NBA G League season with five straight victories. Second-year pro Yuta Watanabe, who's on a two-way contract with the Memphis Grizzlies, shined in the Hustle's latest win, a 137-120 triumph over the visiting South Bay Stars on Monday in ...