Yuta Tabuse
Utsunomiya Brex/PG/
JapanPlayer Info
Yuta Tabuse made history as the first Japanese-born player to appear in an NBA regular-season game, a landmark moment for Asian basketball. The 5'9" point guard from Yokohama, who played collegiately at BYU-Hawaii, earned a spot on the Phoenix Suns' roster in 2004. Though his NBA stint was brief, his impact was monumental, inspiring a generation of Japanese players. Tabuse then returned to Japan to become a superstar in the B.League, most notably with the Link Tochigi Brex (now Utsunomiya Brex), where he won multiple championships and MVP awards. Known for his incredible speed, ball-handling, and leadership, Tabuse is a national icon whose career bridged continents and elevated the profile of Japanese basketball on the world stage.
Overview
Honors
Key Stats
Glossary
B1 2025-2026Regular Season
GP
8
MPG
2.5
PPG
1.13
2PM%
100%
3PM%
50%
REB
0.13
AST
0
STL
0.25
BLK
0
Matches
Competition
Time
Round
Home
VS
Away
HT
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Statistics
B1 2025-2026Regular Season
Per Game Statistics
Games Played
8
Games Started
0
Minutes
2.5
Points
1.13
Rebound
0.13
Assist
0
Block
0
Steal
0.25
Field Goal %
80%
3-Point Field Goal %
50%
Free Throw %
0%
Offensive Rebound
0
Defensive Rebound
0.13
Turnovers
0.13
Assists/Turnovers
0
Personal Fouls
0.25
Total Data
Points
9
Rebound
1
Assist
0
Block
0
Steal
2
Field Goal %
80%
3-Point Field Goal %
50%
Free Throw %
0%
Offensive Rebound
0
Defensive Rebound
1
Turnovers
1
Personal Fouls
2