Daiki Tsuchiya, the starting point guard for Japan's Shinshu Brave Warriors, is a 25-year-old floor general wearing jersey number 5. Born on April 5, 2000, Tsuchiya stands 173cm tall and uses his strength and intelligence to orchestrate the offense. His career with the Brave Warriors has seen him grow into a leadership role, where he is trusted to make the right play in crucial moments. He is a pass-first guard who excels in the pick-and-roll, finding open teammates with precision passes. Defensively, he is tenacious, using his 71kg frame to bother opposing ball-handlers. Tsuchiya has been instrumental in several of the Brave Warriors' key victories, often hitting big shots when the play breaks down. His development into a steady, all-around point guard has made him a cornerstone for the franchise as they build for the future.