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Yuki Kawamura hopes to emulate idol Isiah Thomas with Asics deal

Basketball Apr 27, 2021

Yuki Kawamura hopes to emulate idol Isiah Thomas with Asics deal

by Kaz Nagatsuka

The 19-year-old Tokai University point guard is the latest to join Asic's roster of advisors, which includes Japan stars Ryusei Shinoyama and Ramu Tokashiki.

Yuki Kawamura vows to use disappointing season as fuel for future success

Basketball / B. League Mar 1, 2021

Yuki Kawamura vows to use disappointing season as fuel for future success

by Kaz Nagatsuka

The 19-year-old phenomenon remains determined to learn from players he felt bested him this year and achieve his long-standing goal of playing on the national team.

Point guard Yuki Kawamura growing into role at B-Corsairs

B. League Jan 20, 2021

Point guard Yuki Kawamura growing into role at B-Corsairs

by Kaz Nagatsuka

The 19-year-old Tokai University freshman is turning heads with his ability to direct the game on the court.

B-Corsairs sign 19-year-old phenom Yuki Kawamura on short-term deal

B. League Dec 23, 2020

B-Corsairs sign 19-year-old phenom Yuki Kawamura on short-term deal

by Kaz Nagatsuka

The Tokai University student made waves last season as the B. League's youngest-ever player during a stint with the NeoPhoenix.

Virus-shortened B. League season produced memorable performances

B. League | HOOP SCOOP Mar 31, 2020

Virus-shortened B. League season produced memorable performances

by Ed Odeven

Despite last Friday's abrupt end to the B. League season, the campaign gave fans a number of memorable feats since its opening weekend last October. What’s more, there isn’t a 2019-20 B. League champion. Instead, there are three division champs based on their final win-loss ...

Kawamura laying foundation for bright future

Basketball / B. League Jan 29, 2020

Kawamura laying foundation for bright future

by Kaz Nagatsuka

Yuki Kawamura has been one of the best players in Japanese high school basketball in the last couple of years. He lived up to fans' lofty expectations by guiding Fukuoka Daiichi to the All-Japan High School Tournament titles two years in a row from ...

Yuki Kawamura and Kubema Joseph Steve power Fukuoka Daiichi to second straight Winter Cup

Basketball Dec 29, 2019

Yuki Kawamura and Kubema Joseph Steve power Fukuoka Daiichi to second straight Winter Cup

by Kaz Nagatsuka

Fukuoka Daiichi added another crystal Winter Cup to its trophy shelf on Sunday with a dominant performance. The defending champion captured the title at the All-Japan High School Tournament with a 75-68 win over crosstown rival Fukuoka University Ohori in the boys' final at Musashino ...

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