Kaori Kusuda (née Kawakami, 楠田香穂里、旧姓川上、born 29 May 1974) is a Japanese former basketball player who competed in the…
Kaori Kusuda (née Kawakami, 楠田香穂里、旧姓川上、born 29 May 1974) is a Japanese former basketball player who competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics.
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Fujitaka Hiraoka (平岡 富士貴, Hiraoka Fujitaka) is the Head coach of the Niigata Albirex BB in the Japanese B.League.
🎓 Nihon University🏫 Tsuchiura Nihon University High School📅 Born April 26🎂 Born 1974📍 From Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture💼 Basketball
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Kazuhiro Shoji (庄司和広, Shōji Kazuhiro; born April 26, 1974) is a current professional basketball head coach for Ehime…
Kazuhiro Shoji (庄司和広, Shōji Kazuhiro; born April 26, 1974) is a current professional basketball head coach for Ehime Orange Vikings of the Japanese B.League.
🎓 Takushoku University🏫 Hokuriku High School📅 Born April 26🎂 Born 1974📍 From Sugito, Saitama💼 Basketball
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Taketo Aoki (青木勇人, Aoki Taketo) is the head coach of the Yokohama B-Corsairs in the Japanese B.League.
Noriko Koiso (née Hamaguchi, 小磯典子、旧姓濱口、born 15 January 1974) is a Japanese former basketball player who competed in the…
Noriko Koiso (née Hamaguchi, 小磯典子、旧姓濱口、born 15 January 1974) is a Japanese former basketball player who competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics and in the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Haruyuki Ishibashi (石橋晴行, Ishibashi Haruyuki) is a Japanese former basketball player and the current assistant coach of…
Haruyuki Ishibashi (石橋晴行, Ishibashi Haruyuki) is a Japanese former basketball player and the current assistant coach of the Toyama Grouses in the Japanese B.League. He played college basketball for Osaka Sangyo University. He was selected by the Osaka Evessa with the 14th overall pick in the 2005 bj League draft.
🎓 Osaka Sangyo University🏫 Hannan University High School📅 Born December 3🎂 Born 1973📍 From Higashiōsaka, Osaka Prefecture💼 Basketball
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Hiroyuki Tominaga (富永 啓之, Tominaga Hiroyuki; born 7 October 1973) is a former Japanese basketball player. He is the…
Hiroyuki Tominaga (富永 啓之, Tominaga Hiroyuki; born 7 October 1973) is a former Japanese basketball player. He is the father of Keisei Tominaga, who plays for the Nebraska Cornhuskers and was a member of the Japan men's national basketball team.
Kenji Okamura (岡村憲司, Okamura Kenji) is the Supervising coach of the Cyberdyne Ibaraki Robots in the Japanese B.League.
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Seiichi Oba (大場 清悦, Ōba Seiichi; born April 13, 1973) is a Japanese professional basketball executive and former…
Seiichi Oba (大場 清悦, Ōba 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.
🎓 Akita University of Economics and Law🏫 Noshiro Science and Technology High School📅 Born April 13🎂 Born 1973📍 From 琴丘町, Akita Prefecture💼 Basketball
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Makoto Minamiyama (南山 真, Minamiyama Makoto; born 11 March 1973) is a former Japanese basketball player.
Mayumi Kawasaki (born 1 October 1972) is a Japanese basketball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the…
Mayumi Kawasaki (born 1 October 1972) is a Japanese basketball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Kagari Yamada (山田 かがり, Yamada Kagari; born 4 June 1972) is a Japanese basketball player. She competed in the women's…
Kagari Yamada (山田 かがり, Yamada Kagari; born 4 June 1972) is a Japanese basketball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Takuya Kita (北 卓也, Kita Takuya; born 29 May 1972) is a professional Japanese basketball coach and former player.
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Satoru Furuta (古田悟, born 3 August 1971) is a Japanese former basketball player.
Makoto Akaho (赤穂 真, Akaho Makoto; born 6 July 1971) is a Japanese former basketball player.
🎓 Nippon Sport Science University🏫 Shonan Institute of Technology High School📅 Born July 6🎂 Born 1971📍 From Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture💼 Basketball
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Yoshihiko Amano (born 18 May 1971) is a retired Japanese basketball player.
🎓 Nihon University🏫 Aichi Kogyo University Meiden High School📅 Born May 18🎂 Born 1971📍 From Konami, Aichi Prefecture💼 Basketball
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Takeo Mabashi (間橋健生, Mabashi Takeo) is a Japanese professional basketball head coach and former player.
🎓 Tohoku Gakuin University🏫 Sendai High School📅 Born April 20🎂 Born 1971📍 From Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture💼 Basketball
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Chikako Murakami (born 10 October 1970) is a Japanese basketball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the…
Chikako Murakami (born 10 October 1970) is a Japanese basketball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Masato Fukushima (福島雅人, Fukushima Masato) is the assistant coach of the Passlab Yamagata Wyverns.
🎓 Kyoto Sangyo University🏫 Rakunan High School📅 Born September 22🎂 Born 1970📍 From Osaka Prefecture💼 Basketball
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Tomoya Higashino (東野智弥, Higashino Tomoya) is the former Head coach of the Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix in the…
Tomoya Higashino (東野智弥, Higashino Tomoya) is the former Head coach of the Hamamatsu Higashimikawa Phoenix in the Japanese Bj League.
🎓 Waseda University🏫 Hokuriku High School📅 Born September 9🎂 Born 1970📍 From Ishikawa Prefecture💼 Basketball💼 Company President・Entrepreneur
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Nobunaga Sato (佐藤信長, Satō Nobunaga; born July 29, 1970) is a former professional basketball head coach for Aomori Wat's…
Nobunaga Sato (佐藤信長, Satō 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.
🎓 Meiji University🏫 Noshiro Science and Technology High School📅 Born July 29🎂 Born 1970📍 From Higashikurume, Tokyo💼 Basketball
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Kenichi Sako (佐古 賢一, born 17 July 1970) is a Japanese former basketball player and current coach. Nicknamed "Mr.…
Kenichi Sako (佐古 賢一, born 17 July 1970) is a Japanese former basketball player and current coach. Nicknamed "Mr. Basketball", Sako played as point guard and is widely regarded as one of the best Japanese players in history, having won twelve Emperor's Cup titles and nine JBL championships. Representing the Japan national team, Sako played at one FIBA World Cup in 1998, and won one silver and one bronze medal at the FIBA Asia Cup. He was enshrined into the FIBA Hall of Fame in 2020, becoming the first Japanese player to be inducted.
Takehiko Orimo (折茂 武彦, Orimo Takehiko; born 14 May 1970) is a Japanese former professional basketball player. He became…
Takehiko Orimo (折茂 武彦, Orimo Takehiko; born 14 May 1970) is a Japanese former professional basketball player. He became the first Japanese player to reach 10,000 points in the history of the men's top league.
Mikiko Hagiwara (萩原 美樹子, Hagiwara Mikiko; born April 17, 1970) is a Japanese former professional basketball player. She…
Mikiko Hagiwara (萩原 美樹子, Hagiwara Mikiko; born April 17, 1970) is a Japanese former professional basketball player. She won a silver medal with the Japan women's national basketball team at the 1994 Asian Games. Hagiwara also competed at the 1996 Summer Olympics, where Japan's team came in seventh place. Hagiwara would also play in the WNBA for one year from June 1997 to July 1998. Hagiwara was drafted by the Sacramento Monarchs with the 14th pick in the WNBA Elite Draft. Her WNBA debut took place on June 21, 1997 in a 73 - 61 win over the Utah Starzz where she recorded 3 points in 16 minutes of playing time. She was traded to the Phoenix Mercury on July 31, 1997 and played 12 games for them, averaging 2.8 points and 1.2 rebounds. She remained with the Mercury partially for the 1998 season, playing 10 games for them between June 26 - July 20, 1998 but played significantly fewer minutes (5.9 minutes per game) and averaged 2.2 points. Hagiwara was waived by the Mercury on July 31, 1998 (exactly one year after being traded to the team) and would never play in the WNBA afterwards. Her final WNBA game was played on July 20, 1998 in a 88 - 67 win over her former team, the Sacramento Monarchs. Hagiwara recorded two points and no other stats in her final game.
Tadaharu Ogawa (小川 忠晴, Ogawa Tadaharu) is the head coach of the Niigata Albirex BB Rabbits in the Women's Japan…
Tadaharu Ogawa (小川 忠晴, Ogawa Tadaharu) is the head coach of the Niigata Albirex BB Rabbits in the Women's Japan Basketball League.
🎓 Senshu University🏫 山口県立下関中央工業高等学校📅 Born December 20🎂 Born 1969📍 From Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi Prefecture💼 Basketball
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Honoo Hamaguchi (浜口 炎, Hamaguchi Honō) (born in December 1971) is a Japanese basketball coach. He originates from…
Honoo Hamaguchi (浜口 炎, Hamaguchi Honō) (born in December 1971) is a Japanese basketball coach. He originates from Oshima Island. As of 2011 Hamaguchi had been a part of the Japanese basketball league longer than most of the other coaches of Japanese basketball teams had been a part. Ed Odeven of The Japan Times said that Hamaguchi works for success but does not seek attention despite being in a social media era. For six seasons of the existence of the Sendai 89ers, Hamaguchi served as the coach. He began as the coach of the Sendai 89ers after the team entered the bj-league in 2005. In 2011 Hamaguchi's coaching of the Sendai 89ers ended after the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami occurred. He is now the coach of the Kyoto Hannaryz. Ed Odeven said that Hamaguchi has "quirks" and sometimes an "overbearing coaching style." In regards to Marcus Cousin playing for the Kyoto team, in 2012 a former Hannaryz player asked "He should obviously dominate, but it is all about how his personality will deal with Honoo. Will Honoo let him be himself, or will Honoo try to control every little detail?"
🎓 Aichi Gakusen University🏫 Mukogaoka High School📅 Born December 17🎂 Born 1969📍 From Tokyo💼 Basketball
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Aki Ichijo (born 13 November 1969) is a Japanese basketball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1996…
Aki Ichijo (born 13 November 1969) is a Japanese basketball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Tsutomu Isa (伊佐勉, Isa Tsutomu), nicknamed Mu-san, is a Japanese basketball coach who is the head coach of the Kyoto…
Tsutomu Isa (伊佐勉, Isa Tsutomu), nicknamed Mu-san, is a Japanese basketball coach who is the head coach of the Kyoto Hannaryz of the B.League.
🎓 Senshu University🏫 Konan High School📅 Born November 2🎂 Born 1969📍 From Ginowan, Okinawa💼 Basketball
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Takatoshi Ishibashi (石橋貴俊, Ishibashi Takatoshi) is the Head coach of the Tokyo Hachioji Bee Trains in the Japanese…
Takatoshi Ishibashi (石橋貴俊, Ishibashi Takatoshi) is the Head coach of the Tokyo Hachioji Bee Trains in the Japanese B.League. He played college basketball for Hokkai Gakuen University. He was selected by the Toyama Grouses with the 14th overall pick in the 2006 bj League draft.
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Yuka Harada (原田裕花, Harada Yuka; born 5 June 1968) is a Japanese former professional basketball player and sports…
Yuka Harada (原田裕花, Harada Yuka; born 5 June 1968) is a Japanese former professional basketball player and sports commentator who has served as the president of the Women's Japan Basketball League (WJBL) since 2023. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Kikuko Mikawa (born 29 April 1968) is a Japanese basketball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1996…
Kikuko Mikawa (born 29 April 1968) is a Japanese basketball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1996 Summer Olympics.
Toru Shioya (born January 9, 1968) is a former professional basketball Head coach for the Hitachi High-Technologies…
Toru Shioya (born January 9, 1968) is a former professional basketball Head coach for the Hitachi High-Technologies Cougars of Women's Japan Basketball League .
🎓 Akita University of Economics and Law🏫 North Asia University Meio High School📅 Born January 9🎂 Born 1968📍 From Akita(city), Akita Prefecture💼 Basketball
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Kenji Yamane (山根謙二, Yamane Kenji) is the former Head coach of the Saitama Broncos in the Japanese Bj League.
🎓 Tokai University🏫 Tokai University Affiliated Sapporo High School📅 Born October 11🎂 Born 1967📍 From Hokkaido💼 Basketball
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Hirofumi Kojima (小嶋裕二三, Kojima Hirofumi) is a Japanese basketball coach. He was the assistant coach of the Japan…
Hirofumi Kojima (小嶋裕二三, Kojima Hirofumi) is a Japanese basketball coach. He was the assistant coach of the Japan women's national basketball team from 1998 to 2000 and 2012.
🎓 Aoyama Gakuin University🏫 Shoyo High School📅 Born July 23🎂 Born 1967📍 From Kanagawa Prefecture💼 Basketball
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Koju Munakata (棟方 公寿, Munakata Kōju) is the head coach of the Haneda Vickies in the Women's Japan Basketball League.
🎓 Takushoku University🏫 Hirosaki Jitsugyo High School📅 Born January 10🎂 Born 1967📍 From Tsuruta, Aomori💼 Basketball
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Kensaku Tennichi (天日謙作, Ten-nichi Kensaku) is a Japanese professional basketball coach and former player who is the…
Kensaku Tennichi (天日謙作, Ten-nichi Kensaku) is a Japanese professional basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the Hiroshima Egrets of the Women's Japan Basketball League (WJBL).
🎓 Ashiya University🏫 Osaka Prefectural Kaifukan High School📅 Born October 21🎂 Born 1966📍 From Habikino, Osaka Prefecture💼 Basketball
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Toshihiro Goto (後藤敏博, Goto Toshihiro) is the former Head coach of the Sendai 89ers in the Japanese B.League.
🎓 Chuo University🏫 Fukuoka Prefectural Shuyukan High School📅 Born September 10🎂 Born 1966📍 From Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture💼 Basketball
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Motofumi Aoki (青木幹典, Aoki Motofumi) is the former head coach of the Takamatsu Five Arrows in the Japanese Bj League.
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Kiyomi Sato (佐藤 清美, Satō Kiyomi; born May 26, 1962) is a current basketball head coach for JX-Eneos Sunflowers in Japan…
Kiyomi Sato (佐藤 清美, Satō 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.
🎓 Nihon University🏫 Noshiro Science and Technology High School📅 Born May 21🎂 Born 1962📍 From 大森町💼 Basketball
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Mitsuhiko Kato (加藤三彦, Katō Mitsuhiko; born May 5, 1962), nicknamed Semi, is a current college basketball head coach for…
Mitsuhiko Kato (加藤三彦, Katō 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.
🎓 University of Tsukuba🏫 Noshiro Science and Technology High School📅 Born May 5🎂 Born 1962📍 From Yokote, Akita💼 Basketball
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Kenji Hasegawa (長谷川健志, Hasegawa Kenji) is a Japanese basketball coach. He was the head coach of the Japan national…
Kenji Hasegawa (長谷川健志, Hasegawa Kenji) is a Japanese basketball coach. He was the head coach of the Japan national basketball team from 2014 until his resignation in late 2016. Hasegawa coached the Japanese Universiade team at the 2007 Summer Universiade in Bangkok, Thailand and the Aoyama Gakuin University basketball team. He led Aoyama to a quarter-finals appearance at the 2013 Emperor's Cup after beating Levanga Hokkaido.
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Kimikazu Suzuki (鈴木貴美一, Suzuki Kimikazu) is a former Japanese basketball coach and player. He was most recently the…
Kimikazu Suzuki (鈴木貴美一, 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 27–33 record, Suzuki announced in May 2023 that he would be stepping down as the team's head coach.
🎓 Hosei University🏫 Noshiro Science and Technology High School📅 Born September 26🎂 Born 1959📍 From Shibuya, Tokyo💼 Basketball
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Shuji Ono (小野秀二, Ono Shuji; born January 31, 1958) is the former head coach for Toyota Alvark, Hitachi SunRockers and…
Shuji Ono (小野秀二, Ono Shuji; born January 31, 1958) is the former head coach for Toyota Alvark, Hitachi SunRockers and Earthfriends Tokyo Z in Japan.
🎓 University of Tsukuba🏫 Noshiro Science and Technology High School📅 Born January 31🎂 Born 1958📍 From Akita Prefecture💼 Basketball
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Mieko Fukui (福井 美恵子, Fukui Mieko; 3 December 1956 – 30 November 1980) was a Japanese basketball player. She competed in…
Mieko Fukui (福井 美恵子, Fukui Mieko; 3 December 1956 – 30 November 1980) was a Japanese basketball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Osamu Kuraishi (倉石平, Kuraishi Osamu) is the former head coach of the Hitachi SunRockers.
🎓 Waseda University🏫 Waseda Jitsugyo High School📅 Born April 20🎂 Born 1956📍 From Niigata Prefecture💼 Basketball
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Hideki Hamaguchi (浜口 秀樹, Hamaguchi Hideki; born 4 January 1956) is a Japanese basketball player. He competed in the…
Hideki Hamaguchi (浜口 秀樹, Hamaguchi Hideki; born 4 January 1956) is a Japanese basketball player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Norihiko Kitahara (北原 憲彦, Kitahara Norihiko; 11 December 1954 – 30 May 2026) was a Japanese basketball player. He…
Norihiko Kitahara (北原 憲彦, Kitahara Norihiko; 11 December 1954 – 30 May 2026) was a Japanese basketball player. He competed in the men's tournament at the 1976 Summer Olympics. Kitahara died on 30 May 2026, at the age of 71.
Yasutaka Okayama (岡山恭崇, Okayama Yasutaka; born November 29, 1954) is a Japanese former professional basketball player…
Yasutaka Okayama (岡山恭崇, Okayama Yasutaka; born November 29, 1954) is a Japanese former professional basketball player and coach. He was selected by the Golden State Warriors as the 171st pick of the eighth round of the 1981 NBA draft, although he did not sign with them. At 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m), he is the tallest player to be drafted in National Basketball Association (NBA) history. Okayama was the only player from Japan drafted into the NBA until Rui Hachimura was selected in the 2019 NBA draft. Okayama practiced judo at junior high and high school, and obtained a second degree black belt. He started playing basketball at Osaka University of Commerce when he was eighteen. In 1975, when his height was about 2.08 metres (6 ft 10 in), he was recruited by the University of Portland; he spent two years there, but a medical check revealed gigantism and he never played for the varsity team. After graduation, he joined the Sumitomo Metal Sparks basketball club. He represented Japan between 1979 and 1986 before retiring in 1996. After being selected in the 1981 NBA draft, Okayama opted to stay in Japan. As of 2005, he worked for Sumitomo Metal Industries and was active as a basketball coach. Okayama wrote a book for young basketball players in 1989.
Reiko Aonuma (青沼 令子, Aonuma Reiko; born 28 January 1954) is a Japanese basketball player. She competed in the women's…
Reiko Aonuma (青沼 令子, Aonuma Reiko; born 28 January 1954) is a Japanese basketball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1976 Summer Olympics.
Kazuko Kadoya (門屋 加壽子, Kadoya Kazuko; born 7 October 1953) is a Japanese basketball player. She competed in the women's…
Kazuko Kadoya (門屋 加壽子, Kadoya Kazuko; born 7 October 1953) is a Japanese basketball player. She competed in the women's tournament at the 1976 Summer Olympics.