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Japan

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Tom Hovasse

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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.

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FIBA AS Qualifier

2026 Jul 6

South Korea