Kenta Tateyama (born December 26, 1990) is a Japanese former professional basketball player who last played for theโฆKenta Tateyama (born December 26, 1990) is a Japanese former professional basketball player who last played for the Saitama Broncos of the B3 League in Japan. He was referred as a genius by Akita's former head coach Kazuo Nakamura.
Yuki Mitsuhara (ๆบๅ ๅชๆจน, Mitsuhara Yลซki; born December 27, 1989) is a Japanese professional basketball player for theโฆYuki Mitsuhara (ๆบๅ ๅชๆจน, Mitsuhara Yลซki; born December 27, 1989) is a Japanese professional basketball player for the Saga Ballooners of the B.League in Japan. He also has played a role as a member of the Japanese national team. As a member of the national team, he participated in the EABA Championship 2017, and praised the coach Luka Pavicevic. Mitsuhara went 9-for-12 from the field in a 23-point outing against the Brave Thunders on April 22, 2017. On October 29, he scored 11 points on 3-for-3 shooting in a win against B-Corsairs. Mitsuhara went 3-for-14 from the field and scored 12 points in a loss to Alvark on December 23.
Yuta Kobayashi (ๅฐๆ ็ฅๅคช, Kobayashi Yลซta; born June 19, 1987) is a Japanese former professional basketball player whoโฆYuta Kobayashi (ๅฐๆ ็ฅๅคช, Kobayashi Yลซta; born June 19, 1987) is a Japanese former professional basketball player who played for the Akita Northern Happinets of the bj League in Japan. He was a man behind the mascot Bicky. He currently lives in Fukuoka Prefecture.
Jun Takaku (born May 12, 1984) is a Japanese basketball player who played for Link Tochigi Brex and Japan national 3x3โฆJun Takaku (born May 12, 1984) is a Japanese basketball player who played for Link Tochigi Brex and Japan national 3x3 team. He played college basketball for Hosei University.
Shingo Utsumi (born April 28, 1984) is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays for the Kyoto Hannaryz ofโฆShingo Utsumi (born April 28, 1984) is a Japanese professional basketball player who plays for the Kyoto Hannaryz of the B.League in Japan.
Kenji Yamada (ๅฑฑ็ฐ ่ฌๆฒป, Yamada Kenji; born July 28, 1983) is a Japanese former professional basketball player who lastโฆKenji Yamada (ๅฑฑ็ฐ ่ฌๆฒป, Yamada Kenji; born July 28, 1983) is a Japanese former professional basketball player who last played for the Hiroshima Dragonflies of the B.League in Japan. He was selected by the Yokohama B-Corsairs with the first overall pick in the 2011 bj League draft.
Yuta Tabuse (็ฐ่ฅ ๅๅคช, Tabuse Yลซta; born October 5, 1980) is a Japanese professional basketball player for Utsunomiya BrexโฆYuta Tabuse (็ฐ่ฅ ๅๅคช, Tabuse Yลซta; born October 5, 1980) is a Japanese professional basketball player for Utsunomiya Brex of the B.League. A point guard, Tabuse is 1.75 metres (5 ft 9 in) and 75 kilograms (165 lb). He was the first Japanese-born player to appear in a National Basketball Association (NBA) game. Tabuse has enjoyed popularity in Japan since his high school playing days, when he led his school to three straight national championships, and has been referred to as "the Michael Jordan of Japan" for his celebrity status.
Keishi Handa (ๅ็ฐๅญๅฒ, Handa Keishi; born July 1, 1977) is a former basketball player for Hitachi SunRockers and ToyotaโฆKeishi Handa (ๅ็ฐๅญๅฒ, Handa Keishi; born July 1, 1977) is a former basketball player for Hitachi SunRockers and Toyota Alvark in Japan.
Seiichi Oba (ๅคงๅ ด ๆธ ๆฆ, ลba Seiichi; born April 13, 1973) is a Japanese professional basketball executive and formerโฆSeiichi Oba (ๅคงๅ ด ๆธ ๆฆ, ลba Seiichi; born April 13, 1973) is a Japanese professional basketball executive and former player, currently serving as the general manager of the Akita Northern Happinets of the Japanese B.League.
Nobunaga Sato (ไฝ่คไฟก้ท, Satล Nobunaga; born July 29, 1970) is a former professional basketball head coach for Aomori Wat'sโฆNobunaga Sato (ไฝ่คไฟก้ท, Satล Nobunaga; born July 29, 1970) is a former professional basketball head coach for Aomori Wat's in Japan and the former head coach for Noshiro Technical High School in Noshiro, Akita.
Kiyomi Sato (ไฝ่ค ๆธ ็พ, Satล Kiyomi; born May 26, 1962) is a current basketball head coach for JX-Eneos Sunflowers in JapanโฆKiyomi Sato (ไฝ่ค ๆธ ็พ, Satล Kiyomi; born May 26, 1962) is a current basketball head coach for JX-Eneos Sunflowers in Japan and the former head coach for Tokoha University.
Mitsuhiko Kato (ๅ ่คไธๅฝฆ, Katล Mitsuhiko; born May 5, 1962), nicknamed Semi, is a current college basketball head coach forโฆMitsuhiko Kato (ๅ ่คไธๅฝฆ, Katล Mitsuhiko; born May 5, 1962), nicknamed Semi, is a current college basketball head coach for Bunri University of Hospitality in Japan and the former head coach for Noshiro Technical High School and Link Tochigi Brex.
Kimikazu Suzuki (้ดๆจ่ฒด็พไธ, Suzuki Kimikazu) is a former Japanese basketball coach and player. He was most recently theโฆKimikazu Suzuki (้ดๆจ่ฒด็พไธ, Suzuki Kimikazu) is a former Japanese basketball coach and player. He was most recently the head coach of SeaHorses Mikawa. Suzuki served as head coach of the Japan national basketball team two times. His first term was from 2006 to 2007, while his second one was from May 2012 until 2014. After Mikawa finished fifth in their division with a 27โ33 record, Suzuki announced in May 2023 that he would be stepping down as the team's head coach.
Tomohide Utsumi (ๅ ๆตท ็ฅ็ง, Utsumi Tomohide) is a Japanese basketball coach. He coached the Japanese women's national teamโฆTomohide Utsumi (ๅ ๆตท ็ฅ็ง, Utsumi Tomohide) is a Japanese basketball coach. He coached the Japanese women's national team at the 2016 Summer Olympics, where the team finished eighth.
Shuji Ono (ๅฐ้็งไบ, Ono Shuji; born January 31, 1958) is the former head coach for Toyota Alvark, Hitachi SunRockers andโฆShuji Ono (ๅฐ้็งไบ, Ono Shuji; born January 31, 1958) is the former head coach for Toyota Alvark, Hitachi SunRockers and Earthfriends Tokyo Z in Japan.
Koji Yamamoto (ๅฑฑๆฌ ๆตฉไบ, Yamamoto Kลji; 28 July 1952 โ 29 March 2001) was a Japanese basketball player. He competed in theโฆKoji Yamamoto (ๅฑฑๆฌ ๆตฉไบ, Yamamoto Kลji; 28 July 1952 โ 29 March 2001) was a Japanese basketball player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
