Teru Sugawara is a promising Japanese point guard for the Akita Northern Happinets. At 27 years old and 6 feet tall, Sugawara is a quick and agile playmaker who has shown steady improvement in the B.League. He is adept at pushing the pace in transition and has worked to become a more consistent outside shooter. Sugawara's role with Akita involves facilitating the offense and applying defensive pressure on the ball. His development is part of a new wave of Japanese guards who are technically sound and confident running a team. As he gains more experience, Sugawara has the potential to become one of the league's more reliable floor generals, using his speed and improving court vision to lead his team.