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Japan opened its 2027 Basketball World Cup Asian qualifying campaign with a 106‑78 victory over Saudi Arabia in Jeddah, driven by a flawless shooting display from Rui Hachimura and solid contributions from Josh Hawkinson and Keisei Tominaga.
Rui Hachimura reaffirms his ambition to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, detailing his return to the Japanese national squad under new coach Dai Oketani and the upcoming friendlies and qualifiers.
After a public split with the Japan Basketball Association, Rui Hachimura rejoins the national squad for the Asian qualifiers, joining a training camp that will test the team against South Korea, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.
After criticizing the Japan Basketball Association's management and former coach Tom Hovasse, Rui Hachimura announced his intention to rejoin Japan's national basketball team following the 2024 Paris Olympics, emphasizing the rise of overseas-based players and the importance of not wasting the current opportunity.
Nagasaki Velca clinched its maiden Japanese basketball title, defeating the Ryukyu Golden Kings 72‑64 in the B‑League finals. Lee Hyun Jung’s 23 points and 38‑minute effort anchored the triumph.