Japan men's national under-19 basketball team explained

Country:Japan
Fiba Zone:FIBA Asia
National Fed:JBA
Coach:Kenichi Sako
Wc Championship:World Championships
Wc Appearances:4
Zone Championship:Asia Championships
Zone Appearances:24
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The Japanese national under-18 and under-19 basketball team represents Japan in international basketball competitions. It is administered by the Japan Basketball Association.[1] It represents the country in international under-19 and under-18 (under age 19 and under age 18) basketball competitions.

At the 2017 FIBA Under-19 World Cup, Japan finished 10th, ahead of every competitor from FIBA Oceania, FIBA Asia and FIBA Africa.

Prominent members had been Rui Hachimura and also Kai Toews[2] and Isaiah Murphy.[3] Murphy played with his Japanese name Shinsaku Enomoto.

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Notes and References

  1. https://archive.fiba.com/pages/eng/fc/FIBA/fibaStru/nfLeag/p/nationalfederationnumber/309/nfProf.html Profile - Japan
  2. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2019/12/24/basketball/uncws-kai-toews-leaves-school-pursue-pro-career-japan/#.XsOkF8Dgqzd UNCW's Kai Toews leaves school to pursue pro career in Japan
  3. https://www.kgun9.com/sports/local-sports/former-cienega-star-isaiah-murphy-garnering-international-attention Former Cienega star Isaiah Murphy garnering international attention