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Announcement of 2023 Japan Women’s Basketball Team 3×3 Training Camp Members

Our Association (JBA) will participate in future international FIBA3x3 tournaments, including the Paris 2024 Olympic Qualification Tournament (UOQT2/OQT).A training camp for the 2023 Japan women’s basketball team will be held at Ajinomoto National Training Center (Kita-ku, Tokyo) from January 15 (Monday), aiming to strengthen and select players for the 3×3 women’s basketball team 2023. Therefore, […]

Japan Basketball Association’s “Four Years First/Speak Out Loud” Award Wins Top Prize in Modern Languages ​​Choice 2023 U-CAN New Words and Words Award

JBA Wins Top Prize at the U-CAN New Words and Popular Words Award for 2023 The Japan Basketball Association (JBA) has been recognized for its exceptional contribution to modern language with the “Four Years First/Speak Out Loud” award receiving the top prize at the U-CAN New Words and Popular Words Award for 2023. The award-winning […]

Japanese Women’s National Team Falls Short in Asian Games Final Against China

The Japanese Women’s National Basketball Team Falls Short in Asian Games Final Saori Miyazaki’s Speed and Maki Takada’s Support Not Enough to Overcome China The Japanese Women’s National Basketball Team fought valiantly in the final of the 19th Asian Games (2022/Hangzhou) but ultimately fell short against formidable opponents, China. China, currently ranked second in the […]

Japan Announces 12 Players for FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023

Japan Announces 12 Players for FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 The Japan Basketball Association (JBA) has finalized the roster of 12 players who will represent the country in the upcoming FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023. The tournament is set to commence on Friday, August 25th in the Philippines, Japan (Okinawa), and Indonesia. These 12 players […]

Japan Basketball Association Announces Squad for International Warm-Up Game Against South Korean Men’s National Team Ahead of FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023

Japanese Basketball Association Announces Squad for International Warm-Up Game against South Korean National Team Seoul, South Korea – The Japanese Basketball Association (JBA) has revealed the roster for the upcoming international warm-up game against the South Korean men’s national team. The game, scheduled to take place on July 22 and 23 in Seoul, serves as […]

Japan’s Under-19 Women’s National Team Shows Tenacity and Grit in Quarter-Final Battle Against France

Japan’s Under-19 Women’s National Team showcased their tenacious defense in a thrilling quarter-final match against France at the 2023 FIBA Under-19 Women’s Basketball World Cup. Despite struggling to convert three-point shots, the team displayed unwavering determination. Haru Owaki emerged as a standout player, scoring an impressive 23 points and providing crucial momentum during challenging moments. […]

Japan Men’s National Basketball Team Announces Participants for 2023 Shizuoka Tournament Against Chinese Taipei

Japan Prepares for 2023 FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup with Shizuoka Tournament In anticipation of the upcoming 2023 FIBA ​​Basketball World Cup, the Japan Basketball Association (JBA) is proud to announce the “Japan Men’s National Basketball Team International Warm-up Game 2023 Shizuoka Tournament” taking place on July 7th and 8th. This tournament will feature an exciting […]