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Coach：
Tom Hovasse
Establishment Date：
0
League Affiliation：
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Stadium：
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Seating Capacity：
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Team Info
The Japan national basketball team, nicknamed "Akatsuki Five" (Five of the Dawn), is currently experiencing its golden generation and is a leading force in Asian basketball. Under the Japan Basketball Association, the team has transformed from a perennial also-ran into a FIBA World Cup-caliber team and an Olympic host. This renaissance has been fueled by the emergence of NBA talent like Rui Hachimura and Yuta Watanabe, combined with a dynamic, modern system implemented by coach Tom Hovasse that emphasizes pace, space, and three-point shooting. Their historic victory over global powerhouses at the 2023 World Cup, securing an Olympic berth, marked a new zenith. The team's culture now blends the traditional Japanese values of discipline and teamwork with a new, confident offensive flair. With a thriving domestic B.League and world-class talent, Japan is not just an Asian contender but a rising global threat, aiming for podium finishes on the world stage.
Overview
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Squad
Coach
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Tom Hovasse player photoTom Hovasse
#Players
POS
Age
HT(cm)
WT(kg)
Salary/Year
2
Yuki Togashi player photoYuki Togashi
PG
32
167
65
0
18
Yudai Baba player photoYudai Baba
SF
30
196
91
0
19
Yudai Nishida player photoYudai Nishida
SG
26
190
90
0
24
Josh Hawkinson player photoJosh Hawkinson
C
30
208
106
0
12
Yuta Watanabe player photoYuta Watanabe
SF
31
206
97
2654644
30
Keisei Tominaga player photoKeisei Tominaga
G
25
188
95
0
31
Shuta Hara player photoShuta Hara
SG
31
187
96
0
1
Takumi Saito player photoTakumi Saito
PG
30
171
66
0
3
Seiya Ando player photoSeiya Ando
PG
33
181
81
0
13
Ren Kanechika player photoRen Kanechika
SF
22
198
0
0
35
Ryo Sadohara player photoRyo Sadohara
SF
25
192
97
0
32
Avi Koki Schafer player photoAvi Koki Schafer
PF
27
206
106
0

Japan Squad & Player Roster for current tournament 2027

Explore the latest Japan squad for the current tournament 2027 on Tiger Scores 365. Find the complete team roster, featuring players selected for the current season, with information updated regularly from official competition data.

Browse player profiles, including positions, jersey numbers, appearances, nationality, age, height, and other available squad details. Whether you're checking the starting lineup, following new signings, or exploring the full roster, Tiger Scores 365 makes it easy to stay informed throughout the season.

Representing Japan, Japan competes in the league under the guidance of Tom Hovasse and plays its home games at the home stadium. Beyond squad information, Tiger Scores 365 also provides live scores, Japan fixtures, Japan match results, standings, player statistics, and team performance updates for the current tournament 2027 and other basketball competitions worldwide.

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