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| FIBA zone | FIBA Asia | ||
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| National federation | JBA | ||
| Coach | Kenichi Sako | ||
| World Championships | |||
| Appearances | 4 | ||
| Asia Championships | |||
| Appearances | 24 | ||
| Medals |  1990 1970, 2016, 2022 1996, 1998 | ||
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The Japanese national under-18 and under-19 basketball team represents Japan in international basketball competitions. It is administered by the Japan Basketball Association.[1] It represents the country in international under-19 and under-18 (under age 19 and under age 18) basketball competitions.
At the 2017 FIBA Under-19 World Cup, Japan finished 10th, ahead of every competitor from FIBA Oceania, FIBA Asia and FIBA Africa.
Prominent members had been Rui Hachimura and also Kai Toews[2] and Isaiah Murphy.[3] Murphy played with his Japanese name Shinsaku Enomoto.
See also
References
- ↑ Profile - Japan, FIBA.com, Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- ↑ UNCW's Kai Toews leaves school to pursue pro career in Japan, Ed Odeven (The Japan Times), December 24, 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ↑ Former Cienega star Isaiah Murphy garnering international attention, Jason Barr (KGUN 9), 21 May 2020. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
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