The Japanese men’s basketball team held a press conference on Wednesday, July 10th. Rui Hachimura, who plays for the NBA Lakers, was also on the team for the Paris Olympics, which will be the team’s second consecutive appearance. Other members of the team included Yuta Watanabe, who led Japan from the World Cup, Hiroki Tominaga, and Yuki Kawamura. Head coach Tom Horvath said he had a hard time selecting the 12 players, and the 12 players spoke about their enthusiasm for the Paris Olympics. ＜Japan Men’s National Team (World Ranking 26th)＞ Name (Position) Height/Affiliation Yuki Togashi (PG) 167cm / Chiba Jets Akira Jacobs (SF) 203cm / University of Hawaii Yuki Kawamura (PG) 172cm / Yokohama B-Corsairs Shin Hiejima (SG) 191cm / Utsunomiya Brexit Staves Kai (PG) 188cm / Alvark Tokyo Rui Hachimura (PF) 203cm / Los Angeles Lakers Yuta Watanabe (SF) 206cm / – Yudai Baba (SF) 195cm / – Josh Hawkinson (C, PF) 208cm / Sunrockers Hiroki Tominaga (SG) 188cm / – Hiyū Watanabe (C) 207cm / Shinshu Brave Warriors Yoshii Hirotaka (SF) 196cm / San-en NeoPhoenix *Positions PG = Point Guard SG = Shooting Guard SF = Small Forward PF = Power Forward C = Center ■Reserve members Takanari Sasaki (PG) 180cm / San-en NeoPhoenix Hiroya Kawasanada (C) 204cm / Shiga Lakes
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