All posts tagged "Akatsuki Five"
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Basketball
/ 1 year agoJapan Ends 88-Year Wait, Sweeps FIBA Window 1 with Victory Over China
Japan made history by defeating China 76-73, marking a triumphant sweep of Window 1 in the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers,...
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News
/ 1 year ago2023's Top 20 Sports Stories: Numbers 5-1
We express our gratitude to you, our readers, for making these the top 20 sports stories in 2023.
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoIran Outplays Japan to Secure Spot in FIBA Asia Cup Quarterfinals
The Akatsuki Five still have a shot at reaching the final eight, with a qualifying contest on Tuesday set to determine...
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Basketball
/ 3 years agoJapan Men's Basketball Coach Tom Hovasse Reflects on Olympic Experience, New Goals
Hovasse shares insights on his old job, serving as the women's national team coach, and capturing the silver medal at the...
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Basketball
/ 3 years ago#5 Sports Talk ー Tom Hovasse Raises the Stakes for Japanese Basketball
The newly appointed Japan men’s basketball bench boss recalls his experience leading the women’s national team to a silver medal at...
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Basketball
/ 4 years agoJapan Women Capture Fifth Consecutive FIBA Women’s Asia Cup Title
The Akatsuki Five earned their latest continental championship under new coach Toru Onzuka, completing the event with a determined effort against...
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Features
/ 4 years ago[JAPAN SPORTS NOTEBOOK] In an Unusual Move, JBA Fills Two National Team Coaching Vacancies at Once
Men's coach Julio Lamas left his post after the Tokyo Olympics, and Tom Hovasse, who led the Japan women to a...
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Basketball
/ 4 years agoRui Hachimura, Yuta Watanabe Among 12 Players Named to Japan National Team for Tokyo Games
The NBA forwards headline a versatile squad set to make its first appearance in the Summer Games in 45 years.
