Basketball In Japan

[kokunin]

Originally Posted by Excessum

Umm, zali515... have you ever asked yourself why hasn't ice hockey gained any popularity in Africa?

thats a difference of climate, but Japan's climate is close to that of the U.S., i think, so they have some similarities, besides that its an Island so pacific winds are always blown in.

[TalnSG]

Originally Posted by typesblur

ok quick question. who knows the japanese players in america. besides ichiro.

There is Yuta Tabsue!!!

He played with the Phoenix Suns in 2004, and just signed with the summer team for the NJ Nets. YUTA TABUSE OFFICIAL WEBSITE

[TalnSG]

Anyone know how to get team swag from Japan? Its not exactly available from the NBA or any other vendors i have found that actually ship to the U.S.

I am looking for a Sendai 89ers jersey.